Stories from Thursday, July 26, 2018

James "Danny" Warren Sr., 67, of New Herman died Wednesday, July 25, 2018 at Tennova Healthcare-Shelbyville. Funeral services 2:00 p.m. Saturday at Doak-Howell Funeral Home, Brother Timothy Bender and Brother Elbert Smith officiating. Burial in Mount Herman Cemetery. Visitation 4-7 p.m. Friday.

Bedford County Fair continues through Saturday at Bedford County Agriculture and Education Center on Midland Road. A variety of agricultural events and competitions will take place, along with numerous vendors and exhibitors and the carnival midway...

Almost all of a Shelbyville man's belongings were stolen while he spent a month in jail, he discovered Tuesday. He went to a minibarn on a relative's Virgil Crowell Road property, where his goods had been stored, and found only three bags of clothing, the Bedford County Sheriff's Office said...

(THE CONVERSATION) It’s that time of the year. Summer vacations are almost over. For most kids, this time of summer has been about finishing the readings and completing the packets that were handed out to them as summer work. As a result, school often conjures up ideas about reading, writing and arithmetic (the “three R’s”)...

(THE CONVERSATION) Many parents and educators view homework as an important indicator of classroom rigor. The Back-to-Basic movement, which emphasizes the need for schools to teach basic academic skills in particular, has increased the emphasis on homework as a measure of a school’s success...

In early July, the American Red Cross put out an emergency call for blood and platelet donations. That call drew some responses, but the Red Cross says there is still a severe blood shortage and that Type O donors are particularly needed. Red Cross reports that blood donations are being distributed to hospitals faster than they are coming in, and says it has less than a five-day blood supply on hand. ...

The old saying that there's no such thing as a free lunch certainly doesn't apply to Bedford County schools as children get a free breakfast here to boot. Janet Clarkson, Bedford County schools nutrition director, feels a sense of comfort that there are programs in place for all students, regardless of income. For a long time, she worried about student hunger...

Lindsay Cleek and her teaching assistant/daughter Maddie Cleek prepare for the 2018-19 school year. Lindsay is a literacy coach and Title 1 teacher at Deery Eakin Elementary School. Maddie is gearing up for the third grade at Cascade Elementary School. Look for the Times-Gazette's "Back To School" special section in today's print edition. (T-G Photo by Terence Corrigan)

With TSSAA football practice in full bloom, the Community Vikings are preparing for a season they hope will produce new heights in their football program. A roster loaded with seniors has Coach Chris Grooms optimistic about the season. “So far our practices have been upbeat with our seniors leading us,” Grooms said. “We’ve been upbeat and energetic.”...

To the editor: Last year hundreds of Tennesseans from all walks of life decided to take an active part in the important issues of the day. Young and old volunteered their time because they felt very strongly that these issues needed to be addressed. Things like expanding Medicaid, stopping the opioid epidemic and healing thousands of broken Tennessee families were some of the healthcare issues...

Kevin Quiron Jones, 50, of Wartrace died Thursday, July 26, 2018. Arrangements pending: Feldhaus Memorial Chapel.

Josephine Wiley Lambeth, 97, died Wednesday, July 25, 2018 Graveside service for the family Sunday afternoon at Willow Mount Cemetery in Shelbyville, Rev. Lanita Monroe officiating. Arrangements: Feldhaus Memorial Chapel.

Lillian C. Wright, 86, of Fayetteville died Thursday, July 26, 2018. Funeral services 12 noon Tuesday at Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church, Fayetteville, Brother Timothy Wright, eulogist. Burial at Pleasant View Cemetery. Visitation 5-6 p.m. Monday at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel, Shelbyville, and beginning 10 a.m. Tuesday at the church.