Stories from Thursday, February 21, 2019

The Cascade High FFA Chili Supper/Auction has changed its start time due to the weather forecast. The dinner will now begin at 4 p.m. Saturday at the school, and the auction will begin at 5 p.m.

Bedford County Schools will remain closed on Friday, with School-Age Care Program open at Eakin Elementary, School Superintendent Don Embry announced.

An entertainment center outside a shop building on Railroad Avenue was stolen Monday or Tuesday, the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office was told. Suspects were named. •A wallet containing about $10 was taken from an unlocked vehicle at Liberty School, Snell Road, early Tuesday night...

Former Bell Buckle Mayor Jenny Hunt says that Food Network will tape the pilot episode of a new competition show, "Snack Attack," during the RC Cola/Moon Pie Festival on June 15 in Bell Buckle. The town hasn't yet been given all of the details, but Hunt said her understanding is that the show will have a competitive format, not unlike "Chopped" or other Food Network competition shows, but will focus on snack items and each episode will be shot at a food festival or other snack-themed location...

Bedford County Board of Commissioners' law enforcement and workhouse committee discussed the fate of Bedford County Juvenile Detention Center Tuesday night, and County Mayor Chad Graham wants to put together a study committee to look at the numbers...

Several hours of heavy rain -- a "frog-strangler,' to use an old Southern expression -- resulted in minor flash flooding Wednesday across many areas of Bedford County. Rescuers were particularly concerned about this stretch of Pinkston Road, where Rodney Schmiede of Bedford County Emergency Medical Service said drivers were dangerously braving high, strongly-flowing water, with an emergency call made Wednesday afternoon of a vehicle stuck in the water. ...

David Gayle Smith, 57, of Wartrace died Tuesday, February 19, 2019, in Murfreesboro, after a short illness. Funeral services 2 p.m. Saturday at Doak-Howell Funeral Home, Pastor Chad Conn officiating. Burial at Hazel Cemetery, Bell Buckle. Visitation begins at 11 a.m.

William “Billy” Chunn, 84, of Madison died Sunday, February 17, 2019 at his home. Funeral services 2 p.m. Sunday, February 24 at Lewis and Wright Funeral Home, Nashville. Visitation 3-6 p.m. Saturday and beginning at 1 p.m. Sunday.

Creek is over it’s banks..

Our creek outside of banks..

UPDATE: The Eaglepalooza concerts scheduled for Friday and Saturday night have been cancelled due to weather.