Stories from Saturday, April 18, 2020

After a rainy Friday night expected in Bedford County, Sunday is also looking like a wet day. Your best chance to salvage some time outdoors will be Saturday afternoon with temperatures in the low 60s. Things are looking much better next week from Monday through Wednesday with partly sunny skies and high temperatures climbing from 65 degrees Monday to 75 by Wednesday. Sunrise is now 6:07 a.m. with sunset at 7:20 p.m...

On a recent Saturday afternoon, 86-year-old Uncle Doug shared a bit of family lore about his grandfather (my great-grandfather). When great-grandpa Henry Lee Gipson was four years old, a stranger came knocking on the door. The visitor introduced himself and went inside to conduct his business. As he was leaving, he apologized for using a pseudonym and confided that his real name was Jesse James!...

As the social distancing continues for most of the world, and the library remains closed for business, I find it really hard to write these articles. I don’t like to promote books that you might not be able to access without smart devices and I know that many folks who read the newspaper do not use the Tennessee READS program to get books online...

As a parent of a highly energetic kid who needs — yes, needs — more exercise than most to feel normal, I was really worried when gymnastics and school were canceled. How would Dani Rae deal with being confined? All I can say is I’m counting my blessings and beyond thankful for trampolines and TikTok...

To the editor, During this past week the American people witness President Trump performing in front of the TV cameras about how he has handled the Coronavirus pandemic. What was supposed to be a daily or weekly briefing about the coronavirus has become a platform for Trump to use as a campaign platform. ...

Monica Thompson and Logan Seibers of Shelbyville announce the birth of a daughter, Elliana Christine Seibers, born April 2, at Tennova Healthcare-Harton, Tullahoma. She weighed 9 lbs. 4 oz. Grandparents are Dale and Wendy Seibers, Jamey and Brandy Thompson, all of Shelbyville. Great-grandparents are Brenda Seibers, Dottie Hunt, Russ Thompson, Sue Brassy, all of Shelbyville, and Gary Griggs of Calilfornia...

Jessica Lee Mangrum and Alvin Carlton Brown III, both of Unionville, were united in marriage on the afternoon of March 7 at Grace Valley Farms in Shelbyville. Officiating the double-ring ceremony before a large guest company was Dan Seeley. The bride is the daughter of Karen Edwards and the late Anthony “Pop” Mangrum. She is the granddaughter of Joe Mangrum and the late Mae Mangrum, Cheryl Crawford and the late Sammy Crawford...

Carolyn Davis has never celebrated a quarantined birthday, that is, because of something called COVID-19. But last Wednesday, she and family enjoyed some of her own recipes at home. While she couldn’t go out to dine publicly, due to social distancing laws, Davis was treated to her favorite dishes at home...

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Flags fly high on a frosty spring morning in Bell Buckle.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Bedford County Schools has rescheduled the Class of 2020 graduation ceremonies, Bedford County Schools Superintendent Don Embry announced Thursday afternoon. The tentative dates and times for the three high schools are:...

While this is traditionally the season in the life of Bedford County students when they would celebrate proms, graduations and award ceremonies for academic excellence, the coronavirus pandemic has forced the closure of schools for the remainder of the academic year...

During a time when people are likely needing food in the worst kind of way, several local businesses, members of the Tennessee Walking Horse community and individuals have stepped up to sponsor free lunches at the Farmers’ Market Pavilion near Calsonic Arena...

Parts were stolen from an unlocked vehicle in the driveway of a Dunnaway Road home early Wednesday, a Bedford County deputy was told. Two suspects were named. •The keys and battery were taken from a car at a home in the 2700 block of U.S. 41A North on Wednesday night...

Frontline first responders expressed their thanks to Tennova Healthcare workers Wednesday at the hospital with a drive-by of a couple of dozen emergency vehicles: fire trucks, highway patrol officers, Shelbyville Police, Bedford County deputies, ambulances all with emergency lights flashing and sirens howling...

The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Bedford County rose overnight from 33 to 40 on Thursday — up 73.9 percent. The case count rose to 48 in Friday's update from the Tennessee Department of Health. On Tuesday of this week (April 14) there were 5,283 cases with 124 deaths reported in Tennessee. On Thursday, the death count was up to 141 and the case count was up to 6,262. From Tuesday to Thursday the death count was up 13.7 percent and the number of cases had jumped 18.5 percent...