The Bell Buckle Chamber of Commerce’s annual RC-MoonPie Festival is set for Saturday, June 17. This wacky, fun for the whole family event celebrates the South’s original fast food – an ice-cold RC Cola and a fresh MoonPie. Smiling visitors from all over the world stream into the downtown area, where they find plenty of …
An investigation into Castle Ministries and its director Brenda Knight for Financial Exploitation of the Elderly was launched by the Tennessee Department of Human Service and the Shelbyville Police Department on May 25, 2023. Before The Tennessee Department of Human Services filed the complaint, the Shelbyville Police Department was already investigating Knight and her management …
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Wildfires in Canada have been fueled by record-setting temperatures all across the country. Most of the smoke and haze has been moving through the Great Lakes and Northeast regions of the United States, but a southern drop in the jet stream will bring a noticeable haze to Middle Tennessee and Southern Kentucky through Thursday morning. …
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Bedford County Mayor Chad Graham signed a proclamation on Tuesday recognizing June Dairy Month and celebrated with local 4-H Dairy Month ambassadors, including Bedford County’s 4-H National Dairy Month Chairman Kaylin Osterhaus. Dairy Month recognizes the importance of dairy production to the agricultural economy and the American diet. Dairy Month activities are sponsored by The …
On May 18, 2023, Warren County Deputy Grant Mullican responded to Tri Green Equipment, located at 305 Shangra La Lane, regarding a burglary at the business. Upon arrival, Deputy Mullican was advised that a window to the store had been shattered, and approximately 10 Stihl chainsaws, with an approximate value of $7,500.00, had been stolen. …
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Charlie Pope who was serving as an assistant principal and co-athletic director at Shelbyville High School has been selected as the school’s new principal. Pope is replacing Michael Hickman who resigned. Also, beginning in the 2023-24 school year, Bedford County high schools will be transitioning to a 4×4 Block Schedule.
Visitors have been flocking to see a rare corpse flower bloom at Sewanee’s Webb Greenhouse. The corpse flower, also called a titan flower, is known for the unique fragrance it gives off to attract pollinators, a scent described as “… the stink of the dumpster.” The corpse flower, which is 8 years old, was viewed …
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Saturday, June 24, 2023, at Coffee County Central High School. The event is sponsored by non-profit Coffee Cares Foundation. Those that register in advance by the deadline of June 17, 2023, will be guaranteed a t-shirt. Registration will be available the day of the race but will not be guaranteed a t-shirt. Start Time – …
Investigator Chuck Stines with the Franklin County Sheriff’s Department conducted a traffic stop on Friday afternoon. A vehicle search revealed substances believed to be marijuana, heroin, and/or fentanyl. The driver of the vehicle, Anna Rochelle Bryce, was charged with the following charges: Possession of a Schedule I Controlled Substance Possession of a Schedule VI Controlled …
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The Bedford County Sheriff’s Office has recently received reports of vehicle burglaries and attempted vehicle burglaries. During one of the attempts, the suspect was seen on home video surveillance. The Sheriff’s Office is asking the public for help in identifying the suspect. If anyone knows the identity of the suspect, get in touch with Det. …
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