Stories from Wednesday, August 14, 2019

To the Editor: I wrote previous opinions on climate change on June 22,2019 and June 29,2019. In the rebuttal to the 29th article (7/5/19), I was addressed as someone who "didn't have a basic understanding of climate science." That struck a nerve with me, but I swallowed my pride and decided to do some more study on the subject. ...

Motlow State Community College will hold the first annual Think Sepsis First Conference Sept. 13, beginning at 8:15 a.m. on the Moore County campus. The conference will focus on educating caregivers and healthcare providers concerning the seriousness and the warning signs and symptoms of sepsis, an often-fatal medical condition...

Recent Cascade graduate Haleigh Crouch recently signed her letter of intent to continue her basketball career at Martin Methodist College.

U.S. Army Reserve Col. Jonathan Vannatta, following a change of command ceremony in White Plains, Maryland, on Aug. 4, took command of the 354th Civil Affairs Brigade. During his remarks, he emphasized the importance of Army leadership and readiness throughout the formation...

As part of the county's application for the state's Three-Star program, Bedford County Board of Commissioners will vote next month to certify that the county has a debt management policy, an annual cash flow forecast and a system of internal financial management controls...

Many children who’ve enjoyed H.V. Griffin Park’s “Celebration Station” playground over the years are grown now. In a public forum Monday night, Shelbyville Parks and Recreation Department officials explained how it’s time for an upgrade. Several city officials, including Shelbyville Mayor Wallace Cartwright and City Manager Shanna Boyette, attended. Park board members were present as well as Dan Jackson, former Shelbyville Parks and Recreation employee, now a state recreation specialist...

Barbara Jean Howard, 79, of Shelbyville died Wednesday, August 14, 2019, at Tennova Healthcare-Shelbyville after a lengthy illness. Funeral services will be at 12 noon Saturday, August 24 at Edgemont Baptist Church. Pastor Willie Lee Rippy of King’s Chapel at Union Ridge will be eulogist. Burial will follow in Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. The body will lie in state on Saturday from 9 a.m. until time of service.