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  • Sentencing delayed for James Chad Tucker

    Shelbyville Times-Gazette – Tue Nov 10, 10:09 am ET  

    Christina Tucker was sentenced to two years probation in federal court Monday for her role in running an illegal high-stakes poker game here last year. Sentencing has been delayed for her husband,... Full Story »

  • Webb names new headmaster

    Shelbyville Times-Gazette – Tue Nov 10, 10:09 am ET  

    The new headmaster for Webb School is from Massachusetts, but he won't need a guide when he moves to Bell Buckle next spring. "My wife's from North Carolina," said Raymond S. Broadhead, laughing.... Full Story »

  • Old car parts find new life at swap meet

    Shelbyville Times-Gazette – Tue Nov 10, 9:55 am ET  

    Want to find a hubcap for the classic old DeSoto your grandfather left you? Do you need just one little part to get your 32-year-old VW Microbus back on the road? Searching for parts for antique cars... Full Story »

  • National Guard holds family day

    Shelbyville Times-Gazette – Tue Nov 10, 9:55 am ET  

    The 278th Armored Cavalry Regiment of the Tennessee National Guard, which includes the guard troops based in Shelbyville and Lewisburg, held a family day Sunday at the armory in Shelbyville. The unit will begin mobilization training Dec. 5 and deploy to Iraq in February. Full Story »

  • Donations accepted for victims of house fire

    Shelbyville Times-Gazette – Tue Nov 10, 9:54 am ET  

    A donation account for Charles and Alice Warren has been set up at First Community Bank. The Warrens lost their home near Flat Creek in a fire last week. Charles Warren is retired from Musgrave... Full Story »

  • Attackers injure man, take money and phone

    Shelbyville Times-Gazette – Tue Nov 10, 9:54 am ET  

    A Shelbyville man told police he was attacked and robbed outside a Courtland Drive home early Friday night. Carlos Garcia said two men punched and kicked him about 6:15 p.m. while taking his wallet,... Full Story »

  • Herman Dewey Coffey

    Shelbyville Times-Gazette – Mon Nov 9, 3:39 pm ET  

    Herman Dewey Coffey, 79, of Shelbyville died Monday at Christian Care Center of Bedford County after an extended illness. Graveside services will be held at 4:30 p.m. Thursday at Willow Mount... Full Story »

  • Harris Middle teacher is 'a ball of energy'

    Shelbyville Times-Gazette – Sun Nov 8, 1:10 am ET  

    Mandy Hill knew she wanted to be a teacher the first day she walked into kindergarten. "My teacher was Elaine Weaver -- I'll never forget her," she said. Hill, who teaches eighth-grade math at Harris... Full Story »

  • 'Critical' employment ad up for council vote

    Shelbyville Times-Gazette – Sun Nov 8, 1:10 am ET  

    Advertising for a planning and codes director, as well as a new city manager, will be voted on Thursday by the Shelbyville City Council. City recorder Betty Lamb told council members during Tuesday's... Full Story »

  • Club asks to share city gym

    Shelbyville Times-Gazette – Sun Nov 8, 1:10 am ET  

    Members of the Boys and Girls Club will need to speak to the county commission for permission to use Central Memorial Gym, known to many in the county as the old Harris Middle School or the old... Full Story »

  • Riding Hawgs for the Dawgs

    Shelbyville Times-Gazette – Sun Nov 8, 1:09 am ET  

    The second annual "Riding Hawgs for the Dawgs" poker run was held Saturday to benefit the Middle Tennessee Spay & Neuter Clinic. The clinic, scheduled to open in January, will help low-income individuals and rescue groups get dogs and cats altered to help with pet overpopulation in Bedford County. Full Story »

  • Student council members come to Bedford County for training sessions

    Shelbyville Times-Gazette – Sun Nov 8, 1:09 am ET  

    "Keep working, there's still time!" said Alexi Gordon. "Five, four, three, two, one ... time's up!" Ashleigh Sims and her partner Justin Strickler put their markers down, the last ones in the group... Full Story »

  • Cobb completes state leadership program

    Shelbyville Times-Gazette – Sun Nov 8, 1:09 am ET  

    Bedford County Clerk and Master Curt Cobb is one of 16 local government leaders who successfully completed the 17th annual Local Government Leadership Program last month at the Jimmy Naifeh Center... Full Story »

  • City loses appeal of zoning lawsuit

    Shelbyville Times-Gazette – Fri Nov 6, 10:09 am ET  

    The city of Shelbyville has lost an appeal with a local paving company who claimed the city did not give adequate notice of a change in zoning laws they say impacted their property. But the impact of... Full Story »

  • Spotted horses get sporty at Calsonic Arena

    Shelbyville Times-Gazette – Fri Nov 6, 10:09 am ET  

    Gaited horses are back at Calsonic Arena this weekend, only they've left their English saddles and fancy riding habits behind. This weekend features the Spotted Saddle Horse Breeders' and Exhibitors'... Full Story »

  • TVA eyes nuclear power

    Shelbyville Times-Gazette – Fri Nov 6, 9:55 am ET  

    Ron Owens, vice president for customer service of Tennessee Valley Authority, told the Rotary Club of Shelbyville on Thursday that TVA wants to increase the percentage of power it gets from sources... Full Story »

  • Gambling house workers receive jail sentences

    Shelbyville Times-Gazette – Fri Nov 6, 9:55 am ET  

    Despite pleas for leniency, two men convicted of helping to run an illegal poker house in Shelbyville last year will spend the next 45 days in jail and the rest of a 18-month sentence on probation.... Full Story »

  • Local residents to attend Nashville 'tea party'

    Shelbyville Times-Gazette – Fri Nov 6, 9:54 am ET  

    A number of Bedford County residents are planning to travel to Nashville Saturday to join others from across Tennessee to participate in what organizers are calling "the first ever statewide... Full Story »

  • Couple loses residence to fire

    Shelbyville Times-Gazette – Fri Nov 6, 9:54 am ET  

    A Flat Creek-area couple lost their home and possessions to fire Wednesday, the Bedford County Fire Department said. Charles and Alice Warren arrived at their Mount Herman Road home to find flames... Full Story »

  • Man escapes courthouse, then apprehended

    Shelbyville Times-Gazette – Thu Nov 5, 5:39 pm ET  

    "He's frickin' Spider-Man!" That was the statement of one courtroom observer after a man escaped the custody of deputies by climbing out a second story window of Bedford County Courthouse Thursday... Full Story »

  • CASA stands by troubled children

    Shelbyville Times-Gazette – Thu Nov 5, 10:39 am ET  

    When a child's safety comes into question, several agencies move to protect him. Police officers investigate and protect. Schools observe, counsel and protect. Social workers with the Department of... Full Story »

  • Local guard unit readies for deployment

    Shelbyville Times-Gazette – Thu Nov 5, 10:09 am ET  

    The 278th Armored Cavalry Regiment of the Tennessee National Guard, which includes the guard troops based in Shelbyville and Lewisburg, is preparing to return to Camp Shelby, Miss., on the first leg... Full Story »

  • Wheels, camcorder taken by thieves

    Shelbyville Times-Gazette – Thu Nov 5, 9:39 am ET  

    Wheels and tires were stolen from a vehicle at Pirtle & Howerton Automotive, North Main Street, between Friday and Monday, Shelbyville police were told. A Hitachi digital camcorder was taken from its... Full Story »

  • Tow truck favoritism alleged in lawsuit

    Shelbyville Times-Gazette – Thu Nov 5, 9:39 am ET  

    A tow operator who is suing the city of Shelbyville made more claims of favoritism Tuesday, calling for the firing of the police chief and his deputy. However, the city council made no comment about... Full Story »

  • Chili brings out a hungry crowd

    Shelbyville Times-Gazette – Thu Nov 5, 9:24 am ET  

    The side streets around Peoples Bank of Bedford County were lined with parked cars Wednesday between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., and nobody seemed to mind at all. People were walking down the road, calling... Full Story »

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