Stories from Monday, January 13, 2020

Clay Pettit, 65, of Belfast died Saturday, January 11, 2020 following an extended illness. A Celebration of Life Service will be 7 p.m. Wednesday at Lawrence Funeral Home in Chapel Hill. Visitation will begin at 4 p.m. Burial will be in Kentucky.

Travis Gregory Helton, 51, of Shelbyville died Saturday, January 11, 2020. There will be no services. Feldhaus Memorial Chapel is handling arrangements,

The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation on Monday announced a precautionary fish consumption advisory due to mercury on Normandy Reservoir on the Duck River in Bedford and Coffee counties. In a 2006 statewide screening of Tennessee rivers and lakes, Normandy Reservoir was identified as a waterbody where mercury levels in fish were elevated, but not over the trigger used to issue advisories. ...

Thursday Night the Vietnam Veterans group met and had a guest speaker from the US Census bureau. Tia Zanghi spoke about the process of getting everyone in Bedford County counted. She elaborate that a single person not counted could equate to over $10,000 in lost support from state and federal governments; over 10 years this would amount to well over $100,000 per person.

Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency received a report on Jan. 10 that a silver carp was captured on Chickamauga Lake in October. The angler, Dustin Hinkle, said the invasive fish "jumped into the boat as I deployed my trolling motor." Hinkle encountered the fish near the Sequoyah Nuclear Plant, and stated he "saw 15-20 more fish near the surface" exhibiting a feeding behavior...

This week at Cascade High School, students start off the new year and semester strong with high hopes and sleepy attitudes. As many students mope through the hallway, they struggle to find their routine that was lost the minute Christmas break began. Sleep schedules will be swiftly changed as classes gradually return to their normal state...

In honor of The Webb School's 150th Anniversary, the Follin Speaker Series will continue hosting special guests throughout the 2019-2020 school year. Dr. John McCardell, 16th vice chancellor of The University of the South at Sewanee, a historian and a national leader in liberal arts education, will be the first speaker of the spring semester. ...

A friend is accused of taking a blue 2004 Pontiac Vibe from a Shelbyville woman. She told police the suspect had borrowed the car in the past and always returned it, but this time he took it last Monday and made excuses all week before it was reported stolen Friday...

Fred Thomas Davis Sr., 94, of Shelbyville died Monday, January 13, 2020, at his home. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Thursday at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel. Brother Jimmy Gray will officiate. Burial will follow at Willow Mount Cemetery. Visitation will be 3-7 p.m. Wednesday.

Approximately 200 inmates were moved to the new Bedford County Jail over the weekend. The transfer process went smoothly with no problems, Sheriff Austin Swing said Monday. “We had the lowest inmate count since I’ve been at the sheriff’s department, so we were blessed,” Swing said...

MOORE COUNTY — Motlow State Community College president Michael Torrence, Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Shelbyville president Laura Monks, and Kimberly McCormick, vice chancellor for external affairs of Tennessee Board of Regents outlined educational achievements and needs during Motlow’s annual legislative briefing, held Friday at Motlow’s Moore County campus...

It seems like every so often, a baseball oriented story comes along that allows me to continue beating a dead horse. Pete Rose deserves to be reinstated in baseball. I know what you’re thinking—why now? On Monday, MLB levied penalties against the Houston Astros for BLATANT CHEATING in their 2017 world series run...

J.J. Platt, a senior at The Webb School, was recently honored for scoring 1,000 points as a high school basketball player. He reached the 1,000-point mark on Nov. 22 in a game against Franklin County. He was recognized at Webb on Jan. 7 prior to the game against Middle Tennessee Christian School...

The Cascade Lady Champions had their chances on Friday night against Fayetteville City. Not once, but twice the Lady Champions rallied from a double digit deficit and held a lead late in the fourth quarter. That lead didn’t hold, however, and Fayetteville was able to execute in the clutch to escape with a 68-64 win over the Lady Champions...

sports@t-g.com On Friday night, the Cascade Champions looked good on the offensive floor at times, and not so great at others. That inconsistency ultimately proved the difference in a 51-65 loss to Fayetteville in the District 8-A opener. “Right now, we struggle in stretches offensively. That’s when teams, if they can make a couple of shots on us, increase leads,” Champion coach Kevin Weeks said...

Shelbyville Central’s Golden Eagles played well in all phases of the game in a 63-57 victory over visiting Franklin County in a District 8-AAA matchup on Friday night. The Golden Eagles built a 20-14 lead after the first quarter, led 33-24 at halftime and held a 41-37 advantage after three periods...

In their most productive offensive performance of the season, Shelbyville Central’s Golden Eaglettes claimed a 74-65 win over visiting Franklin County on Friday evening to earn their first District 8-AAA victory. “What a great night with both Shelbyville Central teams getting district wins at home in an exciting environment,” Eaglette coach Jen Hicks said...

Ann R. Stone, 94, of Shelbyville died Monday, January 13, 2020. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Thursday at Hillcrest Funeral Home, Mike Richardson and Tim Saylor officiating. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Wednesday.

Bell Buckle Chamber of Commerce has announced the town's schedule of events for 2020. For more information, go to www.BellBuckleChamber.com. Events are sponsored by the Chamber except for the chili cookoff and the 4th of July observance. Bell Buckle Volunteer Fire Department will hold its annual chili cook off. Entries must be submitted by 5 p.m., with the public invited to dine (and judge) beginning at 6 p.m...