Stories from Tuesday, June 27, 2017

Bedford County is experiencing a boom in home construction. The Shelbyville Municipal Planning Commission heard requests from developers last Thursday for more than 380 planned new residential lots. Global Homes is planning about 135 homes in McKeesport in Union Station, developer John Stefanski said. The project covers 27.78 acres...

A former Moore County correctional officer has been charged with having sexual relations with an inmate. At the request of 17th District Attorney General Rob Carter, on May 13 the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation began working with the Moore County Sheriff's Office in investigating the allegations...

The Bedford County Historical Society held its summer meeting on Monday, June 19, at First United Methodist Church. Jimmy and Melissa Simmons, Westelle Giles, Sylvia Pinson, Gary Crockett, and Johnny Cortner hosted the meeting, welcoming members and guests and organizing the meal to accommodate the attendees. ...

Josh Young has been named principal of Cascade High School, Superintendent Don Embry said Tuesday morning.

False statements from a scammer led a Bedford County man to buy $4,000 worth of gift cards, thinking he was bailing his grandson out of jail. A man claiming to be "Sgt. Davis" told the grandfather Saturday morning his grandson needed $2,000 bail which could be paid in Walmart gift cards. After purchasing the cards and sending the information, "Sgt. Davis" called back claiming there was an "issue" and he needed $2,000 more in gift cards, which were sent...

The U.S. Small Business Administration announced Monday that Economic Injury Disaster Loans are available to small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture and private nonprofit organizations located in Tennessee as a result of excessive rain, high winds and hail on April 22...

On June 20 the Unionville FCE Club met with Nell Holden calling meeting to order reading "A Traveling Blessing." Jean Fausnaught had a devotional article "Overcome the Danger of Doubt." The educational lesson was by Ashley Hillsman, intern under Whitney Danholf. Her topic was on Picnic Plans and how to pack cold and hot items to keep from spoilage. Also the right amount of food not to waste, cleanliness to avoid bacteria and never use the same plate for raw and cooked foods...

The inaugural Spay Initiative Luncheon was held Friday at the Shelbyville-Bedford County Chamber of Commerce. The event was a gathering of animal welfare agencies throughout Middle Tennessee to discuss pet population control efforts. Bedford County Mayor Eugene Ray was a guest speaker. At left is Kimberly Warren, director of the Middle Tennessee Spay & Neuter Clinic.

Various awards presented by Southside Elementary School. (Submitted photos)