Stories from Tuesday, October 13, 2020

James Philip “Phil” Smith, 71, of Murfreesboro died Wednesday, October 7, 2020. Private graveside services were held Monday, October 12 at Willow Mount Cemetery. Feldhaus Memorial Chapel handled arrangements.

To the editor,     Beyond all the back-and-forth, the bitterness and arguments, disagreements and passionate vitriol that seem to be in play right now, there is one truth that all sides can agree on: Elections have Consequences.     We are in the midst of an historic set of crises, any one of which could damage our society irreparably. ...

Shelbyville-Bedford County Public Library is hosting a book sale through Saturday at the back of the facility on South Jefferson Street. While the outdoor sale under the tent is dependent on weather, library officials note there are plenty of books so they’re hoping residents will turn out for awhile to browse. There are several procedures currently, due to COVID-19, regarding lib ray use, so please pay attention to signs and look for instructions online at sbcplibrary.org. Library volunteer Rosemary Holtz was busy putting out books Friday during the fall sale, where patrons can get everything from cookbooks to detective novels at a real bargain price. There are “A LOT” of books, library representatives said Friday.

The USDA announced the second round of market adjustments for farmers who were affected by market downturns during the onset of the COVID-19 issues and the continued market disturbances. This program is referred to by CFAP2. The website for the details is HYPERLINK "https://www.farmers.gov/cfap" https://www.farmers.gov/cfap...

Two women were revived from drug overdoses, and they face drug-related charges along with a companion following an incident Friday night outside Dollar General Market, North Main Street. Police responding to a call of a person overdosing found Ashley Blair Chappell, 36, partially hanging out of a vehicle, unconscious and not breathing. ...

Leaf color in Tennessee should be brilliant in 2020, perhaps the best in many years, says University of Tennessee forestry professor Wayne Clatterbuck. “Weather conditions have encouraged vigorous tree growth, plenty of moisture, and warm and not excessively hot days. Trees are not stressed. The combination of not too much and not too little moisture, no extended droughts, and diurnal warm days and cool nights should promote vibrant color change with longer durations this year.”...

Last week the number of new COVID-19 cases in Tennessee was up 24 percent from two weeks earlier, now averaging 1,666 new cases per day. According to the White House Coronavirus Task Force, in an Oct. 4 report, Tennessee is one of 24 states in the “red zone,” states with more than 100 new cases per 100,000 residents. Tennessee has to date refused to release the regular reports from the White House Coronavirus Task Force. The White House has also refused to release the reports...

While COVID-19 even slowed down activity in the Community Clinic of Shelbyville and Bedford County this year, one element remained constant, according to executive director Fredia Lusk, and that’s how local people are still in need of teeth. “People in this community need teeth,” said Lusk. “They can’t afford dental care.”...

David Lee Valentine, 63, of Unionville died Monday, October 12, 2020 in Shelbyville. Graveside services will be 3 p.m. Monday at Cothran Cemetery in Rover. Visitation will be 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. at Lawrence Funeral Home, Chapel Hill.

James Belford “Moe” Johnson, Jr., 77, of Shelbyville, passed from this life October 12, 2020, at Lou Lou’s in Shelbyville. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Friday at Doak-Howell Funeral Home with Pastor Rick Roberts and Brother Jimmy Gray officiating. Burial will follow at Shofner Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 11 a.m.