Stories from Thursday, August 18, 2016

Johnny Rufus Beech, 77, of Shelbyville died Thursday, August 18, 2016 at his home. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at Doak-Howell Funeral Home with Stephen Reeves and Timmy Nowlin officiating. Burial will follow at Willow Mount Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Saturday.

Bedford County Board of Commissioners' courthouse and property committee discussed the issue of sports facilities for Cascade and Community schools during its meeting Tuesday night, but member Linda Yockey said it's actually the school system that should start the conversation...

Plans are progressing for the future Cascade High School, officials say. Superintendent Don Embry gave a brief update on the school plans during Tuesday's school board meeting. County architect John Davis recently met with school officials, Embry said. The site has been cleared of brush. Core drilling for geothermal testing will be done possibly today or soon thereafter. School officials have yet to finalize details on sewer service...

Assistant principal Josh Young works with a group of students in the conference room. Guidance counselor Ashley Guido leads one of three groups meeting in the gym.A new advisory program at Harris Middle School pairs kids up in small groups with adult mentors to discuss issues like responsibility and high school readiness...

A man on parole for an aggravated robbery has been charged with committing another aggravated robbery. Christopher Rayvon Starks, 29, of Germantown Road was arrested Tuesday night after a search warrant was executed at his home, Detective Lt. Brian Crews said...

Bedford County Board of Commissioners finally, after many months of waiting, has a draft of revised rules. Commissioners Chuck Heflin and Linda Yockey had each suggested changes to the rules, and had suggested they be reviewed by the county's law firm to make sure they are still consistent and in compliance with the law...

In their final preseason tuneup last week in the Pencil City Jamboree, the Cascade Champions didn't have the best showing. What a difference a week makes. "It's been a 180 degree turnaround. The kids came out focused this week, ready to play this week and Friday night. I can't praise them enough for their effort all week long," said coach Jake Tyre...

As the Community Vikings prepare to open their 2016 football season at Cannon County Friday night, Coach Chris Grooms has seen a stark contrast in the Viking football program since he took over as coach two years ago. "It is totally different night and day," Grooms said. "We come out and work on fundamentals every day. We spend at least 30 minutes a day just working on football fundamentals."...

Patricia Ann Waggoner, 70, of Sumner County, a Shelbyville native, died Monday, August 8, 2016. A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday, August 20, at Cherry Mound Baptist Church in Cottontown. Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. at the church. Church & Chapel Funeral Service of Portland is handling arrangements.

Two MTSU educators have been appointed to the Tennessee Advisory Committee to the United States Commission on Civil Rights. Professor Amy Sayward of the Department of History and associate professor Sekou Franklin of the Department of Political Science and International Relations were announced as members Aug. 3 by the federal commission in Washington, D.C...

Dr. Anthony Kinkel, president of Motlow State Community College, recently announced that Lane Yoder of Tullahoma has been selected as the director of the Motlow College Foundation. Yoder brings extensive experience to the foundation from both the private and public sector. She is a native of Mississippi and a 1990 graduate of The University of the South in Sewanee, where she received a Bachelor of Arts degree in economics...

The vast majority of Tennessee educators feel positively about the climate in their schools, and more teachers than ever are finding value in the statewide evaluation system, according to the results out Tuesday from the 2016 Tennessee Educator Survey...

Butler's Creek FCE met Aug. 15, at 7 p.m. at the home of Amy Swanson. Hazel Gant was the reporter. Refreshments were prepared by hostess Amy Swanson and Melissa Turrentine. The meeting was called to order by president Louise Moore with Debbie Crosslin reading "Midsummer's Eve." A devotion titled, "No need to Worry," was given by Melissa Turrentine. ...

The Fly Arts Center August dance will be held 7-11 p.m. Saturday and will feature the Borderline Band. Tickets are $10 each at the door. For more information or to reserve a table for eight, call 931-684-8359. Other places to trip the light fantastic this week:...

"You don't need to know my name," said the caller. There are, obviously, times when reporters must rely on anonymous sources -- although generally those sources are not anonymous to the reporter. During their famous Watergate investigation, Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein and their editor, Ben Bradlee, all knew exactly who Deep Throat was; they just didn't share that information with their readers, protecting their source's anonymity. ...

This barn has stood the test of time -- and continues to do its job, functionally as well as providing a scenic view. (Submitted photo by Marie Lane)