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Today's News

  • Higgins new minister of music at Mount Zion

    Chad Higgins begins his service as the minister of music for the New Mount Zion Baptist Church of Shelbyville.

    He has served in various capacities in music ministry leadership for many churches in this region. He is the music coordinator for the Midwest Region of the National Convention of Gospel Choirs and Choruses (aka, The Thomas Dorsey Convention).

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  • Court report: Feb. 4, 2011

    District Court

    The following cases were heard by Judge Donna Dutton:

    Angela B. Groves, no/expired registration plates and first-offense failure of owner to maintain required insurance/security - guilty - $663 fine and costs.

    Christopher W. Locke, speeding 20 mph over limit, no operator's/moped license and first-offense failure of non-owner operator to maintain required insurance - guilty - 30-day sentence, serve eight days, balance conditionally discharged for 2 years and $783 fine and costs.

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  • Collection of canned foods

    Mrs. Vicky's 3- and 4-year-old classes collected canned goods to help the less fortunate during the holidays.

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  • Donuts with Dad

    Fathers came to Simpsonville Elementary to have breakfast with their children during "Donuts with Dad."  The fathers and students had donuts, coffee and juice along with a presentation from Coleda Tackett of KYPIRC regarding "Father Involvement In Children's Education." The event was sponsored by the Simpsonville Family Resource Center and Title 1.

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  • Church news: Feb. 4, 2011

    Annunciation
    Homebound or hospitalized? If you know of someone who wants to see a priest or needs communion, call the parish office at 633-1547. If you have thought of becoming Catholic or have questions about the Catholic Church, you are invited to come to RCIA. Contact Diana at 647-3499.

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  • Looking Back: Feb. 4, 2011

    Information was gathered from previous years of The Shelby Sentinel, The Shelby News and The Sentinel-News. You can reach the writer at sharonw@sentinelnews.com.

     

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  • SCHS aerial view from 1961

    Jacinta Newsome, a teacher at Shelby County High School, has produced a video to reflect on the history of the 50-year-old school and to motivate for the next generation of learners and athletes. There are still-life photos from the 1961 Rocket yearbook as well as movie clips of current staff members in action. Retired Marine ROTC Major Art Edinger narrates the documentary accessed on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e32LRQREfKs. This photo was submitted by Duanne Puckett, public relations coordinator for Shelby County Public Schools.

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  • Elzy to join Cresap at Lindsey Wilson

    Collins senior Tavis Elzy said he is looking forward to continuing his football career, and his connection with his quarterback, at Lindsey Wilson College.

    “It was just a matter of being the best fit for me," said Elzy, a standout wide receiver for the Titans who has committed to play for the Blue Raiders. "It came down to Campbellsville [University] and Lindsey Wilson, and Lindsey Wilson throws the ball sixty times a game like I'm used to."

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  • 46-0 run dooms the Rockets’ good start

    The start was good for the Shelby County girls’ basketball team, and the finish was even better.

    But it was the in between that got the Rockets on Wednesday night.

    Shelby County scored the first three baskets of the game to lead, 6-0, but Anderson County ran off the next 46 points in a row on its way to a 61-22, 30th District victory Wednesday night.

    “The positive is that we got off to a good start,” Shelby County Coach Mike Sowers said. “However [46-0]...that simply can’t happen.”

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  • Calmer Titans rally to victory

    Collins’ calmness won out over Nelson County’s nerves Tuesday night.

    The Titans’ girls’ basketball team overcame a big early hole – they trailed, 18-2, in the first quarter – to clip the Cardinals 52-49 at Nelson County.

    “We played poised,” Collins Coach Phillip Conder said. “As the lead grew we didn’t panic and start throwing up shots. We did a good job of running our offense and taking good shots.”

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