Stories from Thursday, July 5, 2018

Ralph Dietz commemorated his 50th anniversary of arriving in Vietnam by presenting a slide show to fellow members and guests at the June meeting of the Vietnam Era Veterans. At age 19, Dietz arrived in Vietnam in June 1968 and was assigned to an Army tank unit. His narration and slides of camp life, different locales, and maneuvers offered many attendees a glimpse of what life was like during that war for our nation's young men, while others recalled their time in-country...

The Alzheimer's Foundation of America has awarded grant funding to the Caregiver Relief Program of Bedford County to help fund services for families impacted by Alzheimer's disease. "AFA strongly believes in helping grassroots and government organizations provide the hands-on programs and services that help individuals with Alzheimer's disease and related illnesses continue to live meaningful lives," said Charles J. ...

An assault suspect was charged with allegedly trying to smuggle marijuana into Bedford County Jail on Monday. Carlos Dwayne Green, 36, of Green Lane had marijuana in a $5 bill in his clothing after denying to officers he had drugs, a Shelbyville police report said...

Bedford County Arts Council will hold its monthly meeting and potluck Monday at the Fly Arts Center on South Main Street. The potluck will be at 6 p.m. with the program at 7. This month's speaker will be glass artist Tammy O'Connor. O'Connor has over 30 years of experience working with glass. ...

Kenneth Wayne Minnick, 29, of Shelbyville died Wednesday, July 4, 2018. A memorial service will be scheduled at a laterdate. Arrangements pending: Lawrence Funeral Home, Chapel Hill.

The local Save-A-Lot grocery store, a moderate priced jewel for shoppers for nearly 40 years, will be locking its doors for good on July 20, the company has announced. The Shelbyville Save-A-Lot, located on South Cannon Boulevard, is a private company owned by Houchens Industries in Bowling Green, Kentucky, Representatives of the Houchens were unavailable for comment...

Bell Buckle Park has been re-certified as a Level I arboretum -- a botanical garden focusing on trees -- by the Tennessee Urban Forestry Council. The park has 40 identified and labeled tree species, including many which were donated as memorial gifts to the park, according to the TUFC website. It was originally certified in 2011...

Fireworks lit up the sky Wednesday night as thousands gathered for the annual Shelbyville-Bedford County July 4 celebration at H.V. Griffin Park. (T-G Photo by David Melson)

Three best friends enjoying the Fireworks Show in Bell Buckle.

Mr. Donald Claude Molder, 66, of the Clay Hill Community of Marshall County, died Wednesday, July 4, 2018 at his home. Graveside services 4 p.m. Friday at Hopper Cemetery in Marshall County. Arrrangements: Lawrence Funeral Home, Chapel Hill.