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The following cases were heard by Judge Linda Armstrong:

Adalberto Gaspar-Leon, first-offense aggravator DUI – pleaded guilty – eight-days home incarceration program, operator's license suspended for 30 days and $728 fine and costs.

Collins junior Dre Farris, a standout football player for the Titans, said Monday’s grant offer from Western Kentucky University was part affirmation, part realization.

“It’s a stress reliever really,” he said Wednesday. “Playing Division One has been my dream since I was a little boy, and now I know I’ll have a chance to do that.”

And even, though, Farris isn’t going to cast his lot with a certain college or university any time soon, he said that just knowing he would have that opportunity is comforting.

A man charged with manslaughter in a 2011 crash will head to court May 20 for a disposition hearing.

Lonnie Monroe, 45, of Shelbyville originally was arrested Sept. 24 by Kentucky State Police and charged with murder in a tractor-trailer accident from November 2011. On Oct. 4, that charge was amended to second-degree manslaughter, which is a Class C felony that carries a penalty of 5 to 10 years in prison.

The Shelby County High School Orchestra received an overall score of Proficient for KMEA Large Ensemble Festival. This includes a Distinguished rating in sight-reading. Members are Samantha Beavers, Sarah Connor, Mason Daugherty, Chris Downing, Shae Gregg, Blake Hamilton, Kelsey Hargadon, Lindsey Hill, Kristina Hutchins, Madalynn Hyman, AJ Jordan, Eric Lewis, Gerald Tegarden, Austin Woodcock, Sierra Woulfe, Zach Yates, Andrew Hensley.