Stories from Wednesday, July 11, 2018

The Great Celebration Mule and Donkey Show kicks off Thursday on the Celebration grounds, but mules and donkeys have been on the grounds since the first of the week, said Celebration CEO Mike Inman. "People are already hitting the grounds," said Inman on Monday, "and we're looking forward to it."...

J.D. "Bo" Wilson has announced his candidacy for a 5th District seat on Bedford County Board of Commissioners as an independent candidate in the Aug. 2 general election. Wilson previously served 28 years on the commission, leaving office four years ago. During his previous tenure, he served on the Financial Management Committee and, before that, the courthouse and county property committee; served as chairman pro tem of the commission and as chair of the county investment committee...

In a brief meeting Tuesday night, Bedford County Board of Commissioners approved a rezoning request but failed to suspend the rules in order to discuss the ongoing renovation of Bedford County Courthouse Annex on the west side of the square. Tuesday night's meeting was chaired by County Mayor Eugene Ray, who was back behind the gavel after having missed commission meetings in April, May and June due to injuries suffered in a fall...

A man who flipped a finger sign at two passing vehicles on Bethlehem Church Road Monday afternoon hit one of his targets, the Bedford County Sheriff's Office was told. A father and two sons were driving in the road's 300 block when the suspect, who was standing in a traffic lane, stuck up his finger and cursed at them. He was described as in his early 20s, about 5-feet-10, 180 pounds with short curly brown hair and wearing a gray shirt and jeans...

The Rustic Nester, The Pickin' Chicken and Festive Plates, all in Wartrace, hosted Chamber of Commerce ribbon-cuttings on Friday. (Submitted photos)

Carl E. Clanton, 72, of Ohatchee, Alabama, formerly of Shelbyville, died Friday, July 6, 2018.