Stories from Wednesday, January 29, 2020

Mrs. Cheryl Houser Orr, age 75, of Ohio passed away Saturday, January 25, 2020 in Wartrace. She was the mother of Susan Emery of Wartrace. Feldhaus Memorial Chapel is handling arrangements.

Monday afternoon’s sunshine seemed real inviting for these horses along Fairfield Pike.

Shelbyville Optimist Club recently donated $2,500 to Clothe Our Kids of Bedford County. From left are Jeanne Bell and Whitley Kratz of Clothe Our Kids and Optimist Club President Brent Pewitt.

Senior Kaylee Adams was recently named Shelbyville Central basketball homecoming queen. She is escorted by he father Kris Adams. She is a member of the Golden Eaglette basketball team.

Motlow State Community College's business programs were recently reaffirmed accreditation by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). The accreditation verifies the programs offer a rigorous educational experience and demonstrate continuous quality improvement...

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Shelbyville is now an official third-party testing center for individuals seeking to obtain a Commercial Driver's License for both class A and B. Jeff Carroll, instructor for the truck driving program, will administer the test by appointment only. ...

Newton Chevrolet Buick GMC has been awarded a 2020 DealerRater Dealer of the Year Award, which recognizes auto dealerships across the U.S. and Canada who deliver outstanding customer service, based on consumer reviews written on DealerRater.com. "Car buyers have spoken and have identified Newton Chevrolet Buick GMC as the best Chevrolet, Buick, and GMC dealer to do business with in Tennessee," said DealerRater General Manager Jamie Oldershaw. ...

Tennova Healthcare-Shelbyville has announced that Dr. Jack C. Clark has joined its medical staff. Clark has relocated from Knoxville and has joined the medical providers at Tennova Family Care-Main Street. As a comprehensive family practice physician, Clark can treat all ages, children through geriatrics. He says his objective is to empower patients to make healthy lifestyle choices by creating a caring relationship and treatment plan, which supports them in taking charge of their own health...

Heavy fog covered Bedford County on Tuesday, decreasing visibility in areas near the Shelbyville post office and First Presbyterian Church.

Clements Dental and H.B. Cowan Insurance were given "Brighten Your Corner" awards by the Chamber of Commerce for renovations to the building they share on North Brittain Street.

Butler's Creek FCE Club met Jan. 20 at the University of Tennessee Extension office. Patti McIntyre called the meeting to order with Brenda Gregory reading "Photographs." A devotion, entitled "Give Me Someone," was given by Melissa Turrentinne. Roll call was answered with members' favorite hobbies. Present were 13 members and visitors Pat Hastings, Linda Lovell, and Debbie Perryman from the Fairview Club...

The Hamilton Brothers and nephew Issac Eady, Tullahoma natives, will perform a free concert on the Moore County campus of Motlow State Community College in celebration of African American History Month on Feb. 11 at 12:30 p.m. in Eoff Hall, Powers Auditorium...

A few hours on a Bedford County work crew were enough for a jail inmate who deputies say walked away during his first day on the job Tuesday. Deputies, with the help of a Shelbyville Police Department dog, recaptured Jack Stevenson, 52, of Greenwood Avenue near the tire dump on Highway 82 South after approximately two hours of searching, Chief Deputy Nikia Elliott said...

To the Editor: Bedford County Schools have joined with other school districts in saluting our local education leaders during Tennessee's annual School Board Appreciation Week -- January 27-31, 2020. The week is designed to recognize the contributions made by our school board members, who are given the tremendous responsibility of ensuring the education of Tennessee's youth...

On the evening of Jan. 21, I realized for the first time that the community I was raised in was being compromised and maybe it has always been this way, it has just taken me 24 years to realize it. That evening I sat on the second floor of the courthouse and listened to a few speak about the refugee relocation situation before people like Holly Johnson could speak up. Holly Johnson is the state refugee coordinator for Catholic Charities of Tennessee...

A Bedford County man was killed when his van was struck broadside by a large SUV in Shelbyville around 5:25 p.m. Tuesday. Joel Sorcia Bruno, 50, of George Reagor Road apparently died instantly, Shelbyville police said. Bruno pulled his van from South Wall Street into the path of an eastbound SUV driven by David M. Claxton, 46, of Fay Creek Road, according to Officer Chris Vest’s report.

Bedford County Financial Management Committee discussed its policy for hiring professional services Tuesday night, enacting into formal policy the procedure that was followed last year in hiring a new architectural firm. That hiring process has been the subject of bitter contention between Bedford County Board of Education and the county over the past few months. ...

MURFREESBORO — When his team needed him most, it was JJ Platt’s time to shine. Platt dropped 39 points at MTCS and led Webb to a come-from-behind victory, beating the Cougars 82-72 on Tuesday night. MTCS led 21-16 after the first eight minutes, but saw the Feet rally for 27 points in the second quarter and a 43-37 halftime lead...

FAYETTEVILLE — At times, the Cascade Champions have struggled to provide consistency on the offensive end of the court. While Cascade was able to rally from an early deficit at Fayetteville and tie the Tigers at the half, the Champs couldn’t overcome another third quarter drought in which Cascade was held to just two points in a 50-39 loss, snapping a two-game win streak in the district...

Two armed, masked men invaded a home on Baptist Church Road near Rover shortly after sunrise Tuesday morning, threatening a mother and infant child at gunpoint before driving away in her car, the Bedford County Sheriff's Office said. Investigators say they haven't determined if the home was specifically chosen or picked at random...

What looked to be a possible win early ended up being something far different. Shelbyville Central was in control early and led by as much as 10 points in the first quarter but visiting Lawrence County proved to be more than the Eaglettes could handle in this contest, falling 79-55 to the Lady Wildcats in a key District 8-AAA matchup on Tuesday night...

What looked to be a blowout early ended up to be a nail biter in the end. Shelbyville Central saw a first half double digit lead slip away in the second half, but held on late to claim a 66-61 win over visiting Lawrence County. Tuesday night’s win wrapped up the regular season sweep over the Wildcats...

FAYETTEVILLE — For weeks, the Cascade Lady Champions have shown flashes of putting together a complete game effort. Despite a lackluster start on Tuesday night at Fayetteville, Cascade rallied from a nine-point deficit after the first quarter and knocked off the Lady Tigers, 56-52, for their second District 8-A win of the season...

MURFREESBORO – The Community Viqueens took the lead for good in the third quarter and hit their free throws down the stretch as the Viqueens defeated the Central Magnet Lady Tigers 51-44 in a District 12-AA basketball contest Tuesday night. It was a game of runs in the opening half as the teams jockeyed to gain control...

MURFREESBORO – Trying to get a win on the road, especially in District 12-AA, is not always an easy task. The Community Vikings found that out Tuesday night as the Central Magnet Tigers gave the Vikings all they could handle before Community used a strong defensive effort down the stretch and cashed in on some clutch free throws to claim a 56-50 victory...

Wartrace Alderman Cindy Drake was chosen Monday to move to the head of the table. She was sworn in as mayor that evening by the town's Municipal Court Judge Patrick Parnell. Former Mayor Vickie Smith presided over the meeting of the Board of Mayor and Aldermen until Drake took the oath. Smith left immediately after...