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Fewer tests, COVID cases seen locallyReady or not, the economy started to re-emerge over Memorial Day weekend. As Tennessee started relaxing its COVID-19 restrictions, the number of cases crossed the 20,000 mark on Saturday. On Friday,...
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Woman stabbed during argumentA woman was seriously wounded during an argument early Monday at a Madison Street apartment, Shelbyville police said. The victim, identified by police as Amanda Mason, was flown to Vanderbilt Medical...
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Just a little too far (5/23/20)I want to tell you an interesting story, a true story. According to news reports, Evelyn Mills Moore of Kings Mountain, North Carolina, and Ina Garrett of Selmer, Tennessee were both arrested on...
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About those masks (5/23/20)Folks who read these articles often ask me how I pick my topics. Mostly, I wait for something in my daily life to jump out at me and give me ideas. This time, to make a seriously bad pun, it was...
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Keeping Memorial Day lunch simple (5/23/20)When it comes to planning the annual Memorial Day lunch, especially during a pandemic, the best thing to do from the kitchen is likely seal the lunch with a K.I.S.S., that is, keep it simple... -
Shelbyville Rainbow Group still going strong (5/23/20)Shelbyville Central High School student Trinity Vickers is a part of the Shelbyville Rainbow Hunt Group on Facebook. Here’s a poem the student has written to “spread the happiness” during COVID-19.... -
Do you treat retail clerks like human beings? (5/23/20)One of the most awkward, self-conscious incidents in my life occurred when I was shopping with a group, and one of my companions blithely continued browsing long after the store doors were locked. I...
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Local sculptor Tracy Sugg’s art draws upon truth, beauty (5/23/20)Sculpting from clay she found in her backyard as a child was a small beginning and eventually a pathway leading to great things for internationally exhibited sculptor Tracy H. Sugg of Wartrace. Sugg...
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GUEST COLUMN: Motlow celebrates a half century of community service (5/16/20)We always start with each of our communities in mind, but this spring of 2020 united us all in the Middle Tennessee region served by Motlow State Community College. We unite behind the success of... -
My ‘Wilson’ on a deserted island (4/30/20)There are lessons to be learned while living and working as a journalist within a pandemic. One thing I have learned is that that there are some people who likely wouldn’t make good partners if ever...
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Kent W. Nichols (5/27/20)Kent W. Nichols, 79, of Shelbyville, died early Wednesday morning, May 27, 2020, at The Waters of Shelbyville. Arrangements pending from Doak-Howell Funeral Home.
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Peggy Ann Steele Yancy (5/25/20)Peggy Ann Steele Yancy, 87, of Shelbyville died Saturday, May 23, 2020, at Tennova Healthcare of Tullahoma. A graveside service will be held 1 p.m. Friday at Willow Mount Cemetery with Pastor Drew... -
Shelah Diane Crick (5/25/20)Shelah Diane Crick, 71, of Murfreesboro, formerly of Chapel Hill, died Saturday, May 23, 2020 in Murfreesboro. Graveside services 2 p.m. Tuesday at Simpson Cemetery in Rover with Rev. Mike Giles...
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Public Notice The Shelbyville Municipal Airport Authority will meet in Regular Session on Thursday, June 4, 2020 at 12:00 PM at the Shelbyville Recreation Center Meeting Room B, 220 Tulip Tree Road, Shelbyville, TN. Any person wishing to view the Agenda may do so by contacting Paul Perry, Airport Director at the Shelbyville Municipal Airport. The meeting will remain open to the public with limited seating based on recommended spacing and subject to the following health and safety precautions:...
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Bedford County Planning Commission Agenda To all persons owning property or living in Bedford County: Bedford County Planning Commission will meet on Tuesday, June 2, 2020 1 Public Square E # 200, Shelbyville, TN 37160 Historic Courthouse, 2nd Floor Courtroom Pursuant to Governor Lee’s Executive Order No.16, Commissioners may participate by telephonic or other electronic means. Public Access may be limited. In person attendance by the public is limited to 10 people. EMT personnel...
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Accounting Manager Opening The Bedford County Utility District is currently accepting applications for an Accounting Manager to administer, advise, manage, and perform the necessary day to day accounting duties of the District. The full job description and minimum requirements are available upon request. Completed applications should include cover letter, resume and references. Only qualified applications will be considered. Send to: Buddy Koonce Bedford County Utility District P.O. Box...
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