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Yates joins Heritage Realty (Business ~ 12/11/19)
Jeremy Yates has joined Heritage Realty Group, 1404 North Main St. Yates was born and raised in the area and is an alumnus of Cascade High School. He will be working with his brother, Josh Yates, and says he is excited to serve the Middle Tennessee area. He can be reached at 931-680-1680 or 931-619-7741. -
Lowery Jewelers open house (Business ~ 12/11/19)
Lowery Jewelers, in Merchant’s Walk on North Main Street, held a Christmas open house Dec. 6-7. Sharon Lowery, left, welcomes customers. -
Templeton & Associates open house (Business ~ 12/11/19)
Templeton & Associates Insurance, 108 E. Depot St., held a holiday open house on Friday. The agency can be reached at 931-684-4380. From left are Kay Templeton, Ron Templeton, Kelly Cook and Jennifer Templeton. -
Black & Blue Sports open house (Business ~ 12/11/19)
Black and Blue Sports, 114 East Highland Ave., held a holiday open house on Friday. The business specializes in custom screen printed and embroidered clothing. -
Collins & Miller Insurance honored (Business ~ 12/11/19)
Collins & Miller Insurance, which has an office at 1608 N. Main Street, Suite C, was recognized with a plaque for representing Auto-Owners Insurance Company for 50 years. Auto-Owners Insurance is a full service insurance company. They write insurance for home, auto, farm, bonds, life, disability, commercial liability and workers compensation. Auto-Owners is the 17th largest insurance company in the United States. They are the 8th largest commercial auto insurer in the country. They are one of 12 insurance groups to be rated “A++Superior” by A.M. Best Company and is ranked 398th in the Fortune 500. Auto-Owners Insurance is an active supporter of SEC sports and NASCAR. From left are Jason Terry; Vickie Limbaugh; Andy Collins; Sherry Hilger of Auto-Owners; Grover Collins; Mike Baker of Auto-Owners; and Bill Cook of Auto-Owners. Not pictured are Matt Collins, Lee Ann Collins, Becky Jent, Blair Coop and Jamie Collins -
Snacks from the heart (Local News ~ 12/11/19)
Kyle Akins and son Grayson receive a snack from Iris Schumann of First Christian Church. The church, at 309 Madison St., offered free snacks to viewers of Saturday’s Shelbyville Christmas Parade. -
Head-on crash (Local News ~ 12/11/19)
No life-threatening injuries occurred, according to authorities, in a head-on crash at the intersection of Snell Road and State Highway 130 early Tuesday afternoon. Names of those involved were not available Wednesday. -
Brief lock-in sends suspect to jail (Local News ~ 12/11/19)
A man was charged with false imprisonment after allegedly briefly locking an employee and delivery driver into Dollar General Market, North Main Street, early Monday. Anthony Richard McLean, 38, of North Main Street discussed use of a handheld scanner with the employee and a route driver delivering snack foods, then turned off the electric doors for a few seconds to keep them from opening before reactivating them, officer Rod Stacy’s report said... -
State Report Card grades local schools
(Column ~ 12/11/19)
It's that time of the year again when I do a little easy reading -- Tennessee Department of Education's annual Report Card. I must admit, I really do prefer Louisa May Alcott's "Christmas Treasury" or "A Christmas Carol" by Charles Dickens...
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Vikings outlast Eagleville to remain perfect (High School Sports ~ 12/11/19)
UNIONVILLE – It was a game that lived up to its billing. The Community Vikings and Eagleville Eagles fought tooth-and-nail for 32 minutes to see who would continue the season undefeated. After the dust had settled, the Vikings dominated in the paint and survived 15 three-pointers by the Eagles as Community took a 73-67 victory in a basketball tilt Monday night... -
Viqueens' defense delivers vs. Eagleville (High School Sports ~ 12/11/19)
UNIONVILLE – It was a seesaw game that saw 17 lead changes, but in the end the Community Viqueens took their final lead after connecting on the opening basket of the fourth quarter and used a strong defensive effort to defeat the Eagleville Lady Eagles 53-46 in a basketball contest Monday night... -
Pack 312 meets the mayor (Local News ~ 12/11/19)
Cub Scout Pack 312 got the opportunity to meet Bedford County Mayor Chad Graham this week, learning about his duties leading the county. -
Caregiver relief gifts (Local News ~ 12/11/19)
The Board of Directors of the Caregiver Relief Program donated items and packed Christmas gifts for families impacted by Alzheimer’s Disease. Program director Joyce Adams RN delivers the gifts. Participants included Board members Peter Whalen and Dianna Nevills, volunteer Frank Douglas, board members Tewaan Tucker, Fay Clanton, Dennis Young, Pam Fisher, Janelle Douglas, Charlie Williams, Janice Clanton, Stephen Philpott and Susan McGee. -
Masons collect toys during parade (Local News ~ 12/11/19)
Members of Shelbyville Prince Hall Charity Masonic Lodge and the Shelbyville Benevolent Masonic Lodge pose with some of the toys they collected for the Toys For Tots program during Saturday’s Shelbyville Christmas Parade. This was the first time for the two lodges to cooperate on a project, and they say they appreciate the community’s support and plan to repeat the drive next year. -
First-ever female leader selected by TWHBEA (Local News ~ 12/11/19)
Lewisburg-based Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders' and Exhibitors' Association has elected Margo Urad of Rockwall, Texas, as its new president -- the 47th person but the first woman to hold that post in the organization's 84-year history. The group's board of directors elected officers on Saturday. The executive committee will include:... -
Move forces West to leave Normandy post
(Local News ~ 12/11/19)
Normandy alderman Jessica West resigned her position Dec. 10. Her final day is Friday, Dec. 14. West is leaving the elected post because she is moving to Moore County. Normandy's charter requires anyone who holds an elected office to live within the city limits...
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Wreaths to be laid Saturday (Local News ~ 12/11/19)
The Wreaths Across America observance will take place on Saturday, beginning with a ceremony at 11 a.m. at the Shelbyville Central High School auditorium. From noon to 12:45 p.m., wreaths will be divided among the six cemeteries participating this year. Wreath-laying will begin at 1 p.m. at each ceremony, and cleanup of boxes will follow... -
Harris upends No. 1 White Co.
(Community Sports ~ 12/11/19)
Harris Middle School’s Golden Eaglettes rolled past previously unbeaten White County 38-34 to claim a huge Central Tennessee Conference win at home on Monday evening. “I’m so proud of my girls. As a former Eaglette, there is nothing better than beating White County and defending our home court. ...
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Hattie Warner O'Neal
(Obituary ~ 12/11/19)
Hattie Warner O’Neal, 88, of Shelbyville died Wednesday, December 11, 2019. Funeral services will be 12 noon Tuesday at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel. Visitation will begin at 11 a.m.
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