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Geraldine Lawwell, April 18, 2025

Elizabeth “Geraldine” (Dye) Lawwell, age 79, of Halls Mill community of Bedford County, passed from this life on Friday, April 18, 2025, at NHC-Murfreesboro.

T-G Celebrates 2025 Graduating Class

The Times-Gazette congratulates all 2025 graduating seniors. We have some special things planned in May.

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A Day in the Life of an Emergency Room Nurse

Cari Leverette is an emergency department charge nurse at Vanderbilt Bedford Hospital in Shelbyville. Each day as an emergency room nurse looks a little bit different.

High School Sports

Viqueens Finish 2-1 In Griffin Classic

HENDERSONVILLE, Tenn. – The Community Viqueens (24-3-2, 5-0) went 2-1 in the Griffin Classic over the weekend, falling to Beech (10-10, 3-5) in the first game on Saturday before taking down Stewarts Creek (21-6-1) and Greenbrier (9-14, 2-3) to end the day.

Eaglettes’ Tennis Advances to District Championship, Punches Ticket to Regionals

SHELBYVILLE, Tenn. – The Shelbyville Central Golden Eaglettes (13-3, 6-1) handily took down Marshall County, 4-1, on Thursday afternoon to advance to the District 8-AA Championship.

Golden Eagles Plate Eight Runs in Win Over Franklin County on Senior Night

SHELBYVILLE, Tenn. – The Shelbyville Central Golden Eagles (25-8, 7-3) took down Franklin County (11-17, 4-6), 8-2, on Thursday night at the Eagles’ Nest. Shelbyville’s offense …

Vikings’ Maillet Holds Champs to Three Hits to Earn Series Split

BELL BUCKLE, Tenn. – The Community Vikings (14-13, 4-4) fended off a furious seventh-inning rally from the Cascade Champions (13-7, 4-4) to take game two of the ‘Battle of Bedford’ District 9-AA series, 3-2, on Wednesday night. 

“I Give All the Glory to God…If Not For Him, I Wouldn’t Be Here” – Former Golden Eagle, Kyler Trice, Talks Journey, Recovery From Cardiac Arrest

Kyler Trice (pictured) in the hospital after waking up on February 16, 2024, three days after going into cardiac arrest at halftime of Shelbyville Central

SHELBYVILLE, Tenn. – When Kyler Trice woke up on Tuesday, February 13, 2024, he and his Shelbyville Central Golden Eagles teammates were scheduled to take a 90 minute bus ride that evening to …

College sports
MTSU falls in high-scoring battle at NM State
LAS CRUCES, N.M. — Despite a strong offensive showing that included three home runs, Middle Tennessee fell to NM State, 16-8, Sunday at Presley Askew Field.
Leila Ammon (17) struggled in the circle in game three at NM State on Sunday, lasting just 3.1 innings and giving up six earned runs on nine hits and one walk with two strikeouts on 75 pitches.
MTSU drop series to NM State
LAS CRUCES, N.M. — Middle Tennessee softball was defeated by NM State 9-1 on Sunday, April 27. The game was called after six innings due to the run rule.
Brett Vondohlen (18) went 1-3 at the plate in game two at NM State on Saturday.
MTSU falls to New Mexico State in game two, 10-0
LAS CRUCES, N.M. — Middle Tennessee fell 10-0 to New Mexico State on Saturday afternoon at Presley Askew Field.
Blue Raiders drop Game Two at NM State
LAS CRUCES, N.M. — Middle Tennessee softball fell to New Mexico State, 5-2, on Saturday, April 26, in game two of the series.
MTSU Drops Series Opener to NM State, 6–1
LAS CRUCES, N.M. - MTSU couldn't overcome an early deficit on the road Friday evening, falling 6–1 in the series opener at Presley Askew Field. With the loss, the Blue Raiders drop to 19–23 overall and 4–12 in Conference USA play.
Food stories from around the web

Fresh Fish Hot Off the Grates: 5 tips for perfectly grilled seafood

(Family Features) Whether you're a seasoned grilling expert or new to backyard barbecuing, expanding your menu with seafood offers a fun, flavorful way to bring life to outdoor entertaining. Master the art of grilled seafood with these tips.

6 Expert Tips to Keep Your Routine on Track Ahead of National Exercise Day

(BPT) - Wellness is a full-body experience that requires creativity to avoid burning out and losing sight of your end goal. Ahead of National Exercise Day on April 18, Sports RD, Dawn Jackson …
Lifestyle features from around the web
10 ways Mental Health Awareness Month has made a difference—and how you can get involved
Blueprint highlights the ways that the celebration of Mental Health Awareness Month each May has championed the nation's mental well-being and offers ways it has transformed the approach to mental health.
The real guide to dopamine detox: Pros, cons, and practical ways to try it
Thriveworks explores whether a dopamine detox is really worth doing. Discover the proven benefits, common misconceptions, and ways to do it to lower overstimulation and regain focus in daily life.
Americans might love Cinco de Mayo, but few know what they're celebrating
The Conversation explains the real history behind the Mexican-American holiday.
6 tips for designing your own custom sofa
DreamSofa offers a step-by-step guide to designing custom furniture to suit your style.
Are You Missing the Signs? 5 Health Conditions Women Often Overlook
(BPT) - Sometimes your body sends signals that something's not quite right, but those signals don't always match what you'd expect. Many common health conditions show up differently in women than in …
Home improvement coverage from around the web

Big Upgrades for Small Spaces: Renovate your bathroom for style and function

(Family Features) Home renovations happen for a variety of reasons. Among the most popular upgrades homeowners tackle, bathroom renovations can be a smart and worthwhile investment.

5 POOL TRENDS MAKING WAVES IN 2025

(NewsUSA) - Backyards are getting a serious glow-up—and pools are leading the charge. From modern designs with resort-worthy features to automation that practically runs the show, today’s pools …

How to purify your home's water

Long's EcoWater Systems discusses the various ways to purify water regardless of your budget, water test results, space and maintenance requirements.