Milestones

Michaela Brooke Jones of Unionville and Andrew Michael Ball of Spring Hill repeated their wedding vows on March 28 at North Fork Baptist Church in Unionville. Jonathan Tolbert, pastor of Maxwell Chapel in Unionville, officiated the afternoon ceremony before a large guest company — most of which attended via Facebook live video, due to the coronavirus...

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...

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...

Taylor Paige Brown and Nathaniel Howard Speegle of Shelbyville announce the birth of a daughter, Westlyn Kayte Speegle, on March 21 in Murfreesboro. Grandparents are Shirley Speegle and Howard Speegle of Shelbyville and a great-grandparent is Emmett Snell of Shelbyville...

Before a limited guest company on the evening of March 21, Jessica Marie Ensey of Unionville and Michael Avery Leverette of Shelbyvillle exchanged wedding vows at The Blue Barn Venue in Columbia. Officiating the ceremony were Danny Freeman and Phillip Perryman of Cedar Grove United Methodist Church in Chapel Hill...

The forthcoming marriage of Alexis Allen of Kelso and Austin Johnson of Raus was recently announced by their parents. The bride-elect is the daughter of James Lee and April Allen of Kelso. A 2018 graduate of Fayetteville High School, she is currently pursuing a degree in child care and is employed with Lincoln Early Headstart in Fayetteville...

Pinkie Rose Gumamela Benjil and Lance Childers, both of Tullahoma, recently announced their engagement. The wedding, which will be only conducted before family due to the recent coronavirus pandemic, is planned for April 4 at East Side Community Nazarene Church in Tullahoma...

Bethel University Vice President Dr. Kimberly Martin announced the College of Professional Studies' first Dean's List. The Dean's List recognizes students who achieved outstanding academic excellence in the term ending January 31, 2020. Martin commented, "This is a momentousoccasion for us in the College of Professional Studies because it marks the first time we've issued a Dean's List. ...

Bedford County FCE Council met Jan. 3. President Gay Ervin opened the meeting and welcomed those in attendance. A devotion was given by Connie Smith. Secretary Carolyn Jones read the roll call; 14 members were present. New officers for 2020 were installed as follows: Ervin, president; Betty Brown; second vice president; Carolyn Jones, secretary; and Sara Kelly, treasurer. Minutes of the Oct. 4, 2019, meeting were read by Jones and approved. The treasurer's report was given by Ervin and approved...

Four Corners FCE Club met Feb. 24 at the UT/TSU Extension office with Vavial Jamison as hostess. The meeting was called to order by President Rhessa Wilson with the reading "Veggie Valentine" and 10 members present. A devotion was read by Diana Lee...

Donations for the Shelbyville-Bedford County Public Library Building Fund, Memorial Fund and Memorial Books have been made in memory of: Maurice Leo Armstrong by Barry & Pam Cooper Hershel Carlton Bell by Barry & Pam Cooper Wilene Sanders Bomar by Barry & Pam Cooper...