Sarah White worked 40 years in education, retiring as executive director of the state Office of School Nutrition just a few years ago. Recently, she served up generous portions of laughter at a meeting of Shelbyville Woman's Club. "How many of you had a perfect 2018?" she asked her audience Wednesday. "I'm sure there were a lot of you."...

Although my family recently watched the 1943 "Lassie, Come Home" on TV, we haven't seen the "in theaters now!" movie "A Dog's Way Home" yet. (Buying concessions to go with watching a certain super-hero who breathes under water left my BANK ACCOUNT under water.)...

Hannah Pimentel, daughter of Roger and Diane Pimentel of Normandy, graduated Dec. 14 with honors, and an award of excellence in clinicals, from Belmont University in Nashville. She graduated five months early as a registered nurse, and will begin employment at Vanderbilt University Medical Center this year. (Submitted photo)

Five generations were together recently, Cliff Trott, Dianna Haley, Ryleigh Paige McPeak, Marie Madeiros and Jessica McPeak. (Submitted photo)

The ever-changing world we live in could not be demonstrated any better than looking at our children, and how different their worlds are than ours were -- not that long ago. Most of the changes root back to one single word, technology. Breaking it down even more simply, it can all be rooted back to one tiny little technological object...

Among the most quoted and referenced speeches in United States history is the "I Have a Dream," speech given by the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on August 28th, 1963. It was delivered during the March on Washington. If King were alive he would have turned 90 on January 15th. ...

Bertie Grace Farrar and Macye Jane Farrar, twin granddaughters of P.T. "Biff" and Betty Farrar of Shelbyville, have been individually honored by Knoxville-based Knox.biz magazine, a publication of the Knoxville News-Sentinel, in its "20 Under 20" issue in November...

Neal and Robin Blackburn of Unionville announce the birth of a daughter, Jaley Layne Blackburn, Dec. 20 in Murfreesboro. She weighed 8 pounds, 7 ounces, and is a sister to Aliyah, 12, and Kinsleigh, 9. Grandparents are Durward and Lorene Blackburn, Tim and Lisa Roberts. Great-grandmother is Dorothy Roberts...

Sulphur Springs FCE Club met at the home of Betty Davis for a regular meeting. Members received their new yearbooks and filled out their 2018 club report forms. Cecelia Dougan gave the County Council report and presented the Leader program, "Grandparent Update." The treasurer's report was given by Betty Davis. ...

Grant Countess, a freshman accounting and leadership and ministry major from Shelbyville, is among more than 1,200 Harding University students included on the dean's list for grades achieved during the fall 2018 semester. The dean's list is published each semester by Dr. Marty Spears, University provost, honoring those who have achieved high scholarship. To be eligible, a student must be carrying 12 or more hours with a 3.65 or higher grade-point average and no incompletes...

Romny Felts of Bedford County has been named to the Dean's List at the College of Coastal Georgia, in Brunswick, Georgia, for high academic performance during the Fall 2018 semester. The students named to the Dean's List achieved a GPA of between 3.5 to 3.99 while enrolled as full-time students in the given term...

More than 5,170 Middle Tennessee State University students are included on the latest Dean's List for their academic achievements for the fall 2018 semester. To qualify for the Dean's List, a student must maintain a current semester grade-point average of 3.5 or above and earn at least 12 semester hours...

Donations for the Shelbyville-Bedford County Public Library Building Fund, Memorial Fund and Memorial Books have been made in memory of: John Miller Dement by SCHS Class of 1947 Bob Fullerton by Nancy June Brandon Jeff and Gregg Gibson by Nancy June Brandon...

Liberty FCE Club met Dec. 17. Sara Kelly called the meeting to order. Roll was called with 13 members present. Minutes were read and approved. In the sunshine report, Sara Kelly, Bonnye Catron and Debbie Parker had anniversaries. Volunteer hours and donations were recorded. ...

Participating merchants donated $2,000 to Shelbyville-Bedford County Public Library as a result of last month’s annual Wine Walk on and near the square. Each year, the merchants hold the Wine Walk; while it’s free for shoppers to participate, an optional souvenir wine glass is sold, with proceeds benefitting the library. From left are Lee Ann Moore of Lee Ann’s Flowers; Tabitha Lewis of Salon 102; Linda Brown of Heritage Jewelers; Margaret Petty of the library; Christy Boyce of Lee Ann’s Flowers; and Luci Tapley of Merle Norman. The next such event on the square will be Date Night: A Chocolate Tasting Affair, on Friday, Feb. 8. (Submitted photo)

Rhonda McGee was honored by Big G Express for 20 years of service as of Jan. 7. She works in accounting and payroll. (Submitted photo)

If you have "white coat syndrome" when visiting the doctor, then it's possible that a home-like setting which fronts a horse pasture and an open sky may be just what the doctor -- or in this case, the family nurse practitioner -- ordered. "In two of our rooms, you can see horses and also airplanes come in," said Kristin Pinkston McBay, a board-certified FNP. "It is very uplifting to be able to see the side of nature out there."...

FirstBank on Madison Street is a platinum sponsor of United Way of Bedford County, contributing $1,000 and conducting an employee fundraising campaign. From left are Jonathan Boyce of FirstBank; United Way executive director Mark McGee; and Daryl O’Neal of FirstBank, who also serves on the United Way board. For more information about United Way, go to http://unitedwaybedford.org. (T-G Photo by John I. Carney)

Murfreesboro Medical Clinic has announced Brian Smith, M.D. as the newest addition to its gastroenterology department. Smith is a board certified Gastroenterologist who is skilled in general adult gastroenterology, including colon cancer screenings. ...

Ronnie Fletcher was honored recently for 15 years of service to Shelbyville-based Big G Express. Fletcher works in the maintenance shop. (Submitted photo)

Peoples Bank of Middle Tennessee recently held a drawing for a $500 cash prize drawn from customers who converted from paper statements to electronic statements. William Daugherty was the winner. Congratulating Daugherty are bank president Mike Rittenberry and customer service representative Barbie Parker. (Submitted photo)

After objections by Middle Tennessee Association of Realtors, county officials have admitted that Bedford County Board of Commissioners' Jan. 8 vote to increase the Adequate Facilities Tax was not legal, and the vote will likely either be rescinded next month or else the increase will be allowed to fade away without the required second vote...

Following a recent impromptu tour of the new Cascade High School site, Bedford County school superintendent Don Embry is confident that students and teachers will be occupying the space in August. “The instructions I’m receiving right now is that we’re on target . . . good to go,” Embry said...

Hannah Pimentel, daughter of Roger and Diane Pimentel of Normandy, graduated Dec. 14 with honors, and an award of excellence in clinicals, from Belmont University in Nashville. She graduated five months early as a registered nurse, and will begin employment at Vanderbilt University Medical Center this year. (Submitted photo)

Even with electricity and fuel costs in the millions, Bedford County School System is still reported to be starting the second half of the school year in the black, based on financial reports presented Tuesday at the Bedford County Board of Education's monthly meeting...

A Middle Tennessee State University sorority will host a celebration of the life of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. on his official federal holiday. The Eta Psi Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. will lead the spiritual service and candlelight vigil beginning at 6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 21, in the Student Union Ballroom on campus. Aaron Treadwell, an assistant professor of history at MTSU and senior pastor at African Methodist Episcopal Church in Nashville, will deliver the keynote address...

Tennessee College of Applied Technology at Shelbyville will hold a SkillsUSA Open House Monday, Feb. 4 from 3-6 p.m. at the main campus in Shelbyville will include demonstrations, pizza refreshments, and special giveaways. The event is free and open to the public...

The Criminal Justice I students from Shelbyville Central High School recently visited Tennessee Department of Corrections, where they were informed of possible careers with the realm of Criminal Justice. Students where instructed on the requirements, educational standards and physical standards that are mandated through the Tennessee Department of Corrections. Students were also allowed to experience real life simulation training which made them aware of the stress and responsibility that comes with this type of career. (Submitted photo)