Stories from Thursday, January 7, 2021

My son Gideon certainly had a high-octane understanding of the THEORY of driving last winter. As far as the rubber meeting the road, not so much. My wife and I were relieved that he was enrolled in Drivers Education in high school, under the supervision of the football coach; but right before it was Gideon’s turn to get behind the steering wheel, Covid-19 shut everything down for the rest of the school year...

Mary Kay Independent Sales Director Rachel Kasprzyk of Shelbyville has earned the use of the exclusive Mary Kay pink Cadillac, an iconic symbol of success, and the most coveted incentive awarded by the company. “I am so excited and proud to lead such an amazing group of women,” she said recently. ...

A 15-year-old boy was sprayed in the face with chemical spray after allegedly physically resisting arrest attempts by two Bedford County deputies Tuesday afternoon, a sheriff’s office report said. Law enforcement had been called after the boy allegedly punched his father 10 times in the chest and shoulder areas at an Avalon Drive home...

SHELBYVILLE – John G. Simms, Counsellor at Law, has removed to Shelbyville and will attend to business in the courts at Shelbyville only; his other avocation will prevent his attention as an Attorney. Persons wishing to employ him as counsellor in their suits and during the trial of them, can find him at his house in Shelbyville...

Bedford County Board of Education members, with a full slate of agenda items coming into the new year, said recently that they’re hopeful of making greater strides into the remainder of the school year. Board chair Diane Neeley said Tuesday of course COVID-19 continues to dominate discussions at school board meetings. “It seems Covid-19 and school is the biggest challenge continuing into 2021. As we move forward CDC guidelines will continue to be followed.”...

While it may accommodate long lines of traffic, some local residents believe the county’s new COVID-19 testing site at 2119 Midland Road at the Bedford County Agriculture and Education Center is less than ideal. Seniors said Tuesday they waited in line for an hour or more, only to be told the county’s vaccine supply is already depleted...

I was so excited to learn the other day that Barry Gibb — a member of one of my all-time favorite singing groups, The Bee Gees — and Tennessee’s own Dolly Parton are doing a remake of the brothers’ Gibb song, “Words.” Due to current circumstances, they should have remade another famous Bee Gees hit, “Stayin’ Alive.”...

Allen B. King Jr., 91, of Bell Buckle died Tuesday, January 5, 2021. Funeral Services will be held 2:30 P.M. Saturday, January 9, at Bell Buckle Church of Christ, John Kenneth King officiating. Burial with Military Rites will follow at Old Orchard Cemetery in Petersburg. Visitation will begin at 2:00 P.M. prior to service. Hillcrest Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Lisa Jeanenne Adams, 60, of Shelbyville passed from this life late Tuesday evening, January 5, 2021, at home with family by her side after an extended illness. Funeral service will be held 2:00 p.m. Sunday, January 10, 2021, in the chapel of Doak-Howell Funeral Home with Pastor Dan Asche officiating. Burial will follow at Cothran Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 12:00 noon. Family requests that masks be worn during services.