Stories from Thursday, May 21, 2015

Bedford Builds Habitat for Humanity benefitted from more than 60 volunteers who turned out recently to spruce up the organization's new office. The effort was part of National Women Build Week, May 2-10. The volunteers installed a HVAC system, repair the roof, build shelves, paint and landscape the new Habitat office building located at 107 W. Cedar St. in Shelbyville...

MURFREESBORO -- When the postseason began nearly three weeks ago, not many would have considered the No. 5 seeded Cascade Champions as much of a postseason threat. Those very same Champions (28-12) are now just one win away from a Class 2A state championship appearance...

A number of individuals were indicted by the Bedford County grand jury Monday, while two cases were not presented. The two suspects will have to wait until the grand jury meets again on June 15, to see if the charges against them move forward. If the cases are not presented, the persons would be free to go on those criminal counts...

For some in the large crowd of Vietnam veterans, the thanks were a long time overdue. "I not only salute you, I stand in awe of you," said Air Force Col. (Ret.) Wayne Dillingham, guest speaker at Sunday's Vietnam Veterans Appreciation Reception. "When serving was unpopular, you served. And today, we thank you from the bottom of our hearts for that service."...

By JOHN I. CARNEY jcarney@t-g.com Bedford County Board of Commissioners' rules and legislative committee voted Tuesday night to recommend a rezoning of 8.2 acres at 2756 U.S. 231 North from R-1 (residential) to C-2 (commercial) so that owner Ted Taylor can sell the property...

If you see a baby stroller on the streets of Bell Buckle, it may not be a human child taking a ride. Cotton the mini pig is traveling the streets in style. He is the pet of Mary Clemmons -- and a potential service animal. Clemmons and Cotton visited the Times-Gazette last Friday while running errands, giving the newspaper staff a break from the routine to pet the pig...

The Bedford County Board of Education on Tuesday honored retired educators and support staff with 737 years of service to the community. The retirees were recognized by their supervisors in front of the board and an audience during the board's monthly meeting, which was held at Shelbyville Central High School...

I hope everyone is enjoying a pleasant weekend! The library staff is ready for a little break after the chaos of the past few weeks during the move. Slowly, but surely, we are getting boxes unpacked and preparing for our big Grand Opening this coming Saturday, May 30th. Activities start at 10 a.m. and lead up to the dedication and flag raising at 3 p.m. There will be food trucks, tours, entertainment and more. Please add us to your weekend plans...