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Shelbyville Man Charged With Raping Wife
David Wayne Johnson (Photo from Bedford County Sheriff's Dept.)
Investigators believe a woman was held against her will for nearly three days inside her own Shelbyville home while she was beaten, stabbed and raped by her husband, David “Bubba” Johnson.
And the whole episode may have started because of an argument over Facebook.
Detectives said Johnson snapped Wednesday, repeatedly attacking his wife after he saw her chatting with another man on Facebook.
The couple’s three small children were inside the home at the time, too.
Police said after two-and-a-half days of being tortured, the woman finally made a run for it when her husband turned his back.
She ran to a nearby gas station as her husband was in pursuit in his car.
A store clerk heard the woman’s cries for help and was able to lock her safely in a back room until police arrived.
Officers arrested Johnson and later charged his mother and sister, too, because investigators said they witnessed the alleged abuse and did nothing to stop it.
Johnson is charged with aggravated kidnapping and especially aggravated rape.
Johnson’s bond is set at $500,000, and police are still investigating the couple’s past history of domestic violence.
The Department of Children’s Services has been called to care for the couple’s children.-WSMV-
“Micropolitan” Tullahoma
According to a new study, Tullahoma ranks third in the state for “Micropolitan” areas due to its economic strength. The study recognizes communities that have consistent growth in both size and quality for an extended period of time. “Micropolitan” areas, according to the 2000 Census, are too rural to be considered urban and too urban to be considered rural. The Tullahoma “Micropolitan” Area ranks 134th out of 576 in the nation for 2012, which is up from 148th in 2011. The city has ranked as high as 44th in the nation in years prior and is behind Harriman (85th) and Cookeville (116th) in the state of Tennessee.
Hot Cars Not Good For Pets
Think the heat is bad on us? How about your pet?
Each year, countless animals die because they are left in cars on warm, not just hot, days. Most people don’t realize how quickly the temperature in a car rises, making even a five-minute errand a dangerous situation for a pet left in a parked car.
Doctor René Carlson, President of the American Veterinary Medical Association says, when it comes to your pet’s safety and health, every minute counts. In just ten minutes, the temperature inside a car can rise nineteen degrees. Even if it’s ‘only’ seventy-five out, the temperature in the car can go up to ninety-four degrees. In another ten minutes, you’re looking at a dangerous one-hundred and four. And, cracking windows does not help. Situations like this leave your pet in danger of heat-stroke, a life-threatening condition if left untreated by a veterinarian.
Be sure to leave your pet at home except for when you need to have them in the car. For more about what you can do to be sure your pet stays safe and beats the summer heat, visit my-veterinarian.com
New Command At AEDC
Air Force Test Center Commander Brig. Gen. Arnold Bunch Jr., left, presents the flag for the newly-redesignated Arnold Engineering Development Complex to Commander Col. Raymond G. Toth during a change of command ceremony July 6 at the University of Tennessee Space Institute. (Photo by Rick Goodfriend)
Col. Raymond G. Toth took over command of the Arnold Engineering Development Complex from Air Force Test Center Commander Brig. Gen. Arnold Bunch Jr.
In the first of three ceremonies, Col. Michael Brewer, AEDC’s previous commander, was promoted to the rank of brigadier general. Brewer then relinquished command of AEDC to Air Force Materiel Command Commander Gen. Janet Wolfenbarger.
The second ceremony redesignated Arnold Engineering Development Center as Arnold Engineering Development Complex. The redesignation is part of AFMC’s plan to consolidate its number of centers from 12 to five in an effort to save about $109 million annually.
The final event was the appointment of command ceremony where Bunch presented the complex’s flag to Toth.
Brewer, who will soon take command of the 412th Test Wing at Edwards AFB, Calif., took command of AEDC Aug. 2, 2011, from Col. Michael Panarisi. The U.S. Senate confirmed a brigadier general appointment for Brewer in December.
Missing Teen Found
Cheyanne Belcher... Picture and info from WSMV-TV
Officials said that 13-year-old Joanna Cheyanne Starr Belcher was found Friday in Decatur, Alabama. Huntsville news media, which had released photos of Belcher, reported Friday morning she had been seen in various areas of Decatur. She had been missing since June 21.
Police said that Belcher was back in Shelbyville talking to law enforcement Friday night.
Kick-Off Time Changed For Titans Road Game
The kickoff time has been changed for the Tennessee Titans’ game at Minnesota on Oct. 7.
The game will begin at 3:25 Central time instead of noon.
The change was made to accommodate the Twin Cities Marathon that starts near Mall of America Field at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome.
7/9/12 — Janie Dodson
Janie Dodson, age 99 of Estill Springs, passed away Friday July 6, 2012 at United Regional Health Care in Manchester.
A devout Christian Pentecostal, she received the Holy Ghost at a young age while working in the corn field. She read, studied and lived by the Bible. A wise and frugal woman of strong moral and ethical character, she taught her children by example to love one another and not talk about one another. She was a Charter Member of the Vine Street Church of God. To feed her family she made and sold bedspreads at the Owens Spread Factory, walking several miles each way to sell her goods. She loved her garden, canning and horses. In 2007 she was crowned Sr. Ms. Tennessee by United Regional Health Care.
Mrs. Dodson is preceded in death by her husband R. K. Dodson; a son, Robert Knowles Dodson, Jr.; daughter, Juanita Frances Rowlett.
She is survived by her children, Leona Thomas of Tullahoma, Harold (Martha) Dodson of Decherd, Mary Ruth (Joe) Williams of Tullahoma, Ann (Alvin) Harper of Manchester, Rose (Ronald) Williams of Belvidere, Ocie (Jimmy) Garner of Fairview and Danny (Patricia) Dodson of South Haven, MS.; 9 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren and 62 great-great grandchildren.
The funeral service will be conducted from the chapel of Watson-North Funeral Home at 10 a.m. Monday July 9, 2012 with Leon Williams officiating.
Interment will follow Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Estill Springs with grandsons serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be Sunday evening July 8, 2012 from 5-9 p.m.
Watson-North Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
7/9/12 — Johnny Levi Denby
Mr. Johnny Levi Denby, age 81, of Tullahoma, passed away Friday, at Heritage Medical Center.
A native of Winchester, he was the son of the late Lee and Lucy Mae Mason Denby and was a City of Tullahoma employee. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife; Samantha Elizabeth Denby in 2010, two sons; David Wade Denby and Jerry Wayne Denby and two grandchildren; Jordan and Johnny Levi Denby III.
He is survived by six daughters; Barbara (James) Austell of Winchester, Nancy Bomar of Tullahoma, Dottie (Mike) Jean of Lynchburg, Frances Alexander of Lynchburg, Trisha Sawyer of Winchester, and Samantha Denby-Bland of Tullahoma, three sons; Bill (Stacey) Denby of Cowan, Johnny Levi (Rebecca) Denby of Tullahoma, Joe (Tisha) Denby of Tullahoma, 32 grandchildren, one step-grandchild, 40 great grandchildren, and one great great grandchild.
Visitation with the family will be Sunday, from 5:00PM until 9:00PM at the Tullahoma Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be conducted Monday at 12:30PM in the chapel of Tullahoma Funeral Home with Bro. Cooley officiating.
Burial will follow in Hunt Cemetery in Estill Springs.
Tullahoma Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Johnny Denby.
7/9/12 — Carey Dale Jacobs
CAREY DALE JACOBS, age 55, of Manchester, Tenn., departed this life suddenly on Friday, July 6, 2012, at United Regional Medical Center in Manchester.
Mr. Jacobs was a employed for many years as a laborer at a sawmill. He was of the Baptist faith. His hobbies were fishing and riding bicycles.
Mr. Jacobs is survived by his parents; Lorene and Joe Jacobs, brothers; Larry Jacobs and Terry (Kim) Jacobs, sister, Betty (Lester) Gattis all of Manchester, Tenn., sons; Darren (Candace) Jacobs of Morrison, Danny and Josh Jacobs both of Nashville, daughters; Loretta Jacobs and Felicia Jacobs both of Manchester, Tonya Ray of McMinnville and 12-grandchildren.
Visitation for Mr. Jacobs is scheduled for 11:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M. on Monday, July 9, 2012 in the Chapel of Grant Funeral Services with services at 2:00 P.M.
Interment will follow in the Noah Fork Cemetery in Manchester.
Grant Funeral Services in charge of arrangements.
Manchester 15 Year-Old Babe Ruth All-Star Competes In Tournament
Stanton Keele makes contact with the ball during the Manchester 15 year old Babe Ruth tournament game against Fayetteville Friday night... Photo by Nick Trail--Manchester Times
Kyle Douglas had a triple, single knocking in 3 runs and was the winning pitcher for Manchester.
On Saturday night Manchester lost to 7-6 to Franklin County.