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Tragic news in Bedford County; Shelbyville Police Department identify remains of missing juvenile
July 3, 2024 The Shelbyville Police Department made a social media post seeking the community’s help locating a missing/runaway juvenile, Maria Lucas Gaspar. Maria was last seen on June 29th at approximately 3:00 PM at her residence on Bridlewood Drive. They described the 16-year-old Hispanic female, 4 feet 10 inches tall, weighing 140 lbs, with black hair and brown eyes. Her clothing description and direction of travel was unknown.
Child Well Being in Coffee Co. / Bedford Co. - In Bottom Half of Tennessee Counties.
The Tennessee Commission on Children and Youth has released its County Profiles of Child Well-Being in Tennessee for 2024. At 68th, Coffee County is in the bottom half of Tennessee counties in child well-being. Coffee County’s strongest indicator is the percent of public school kindergarteners with the full immunization. Bedford County is 72nd in child well-being. According to the state, the county’s biggest challenge is the percent of children without health insurance, where it ranks 90th.
Tragic Update: Remains Found in Shelbyville Confirmed as Missing Teen
BEDFORD COUNTY, TN - The Shelbyville Police Department has provided a somber update regarding two recent cases that aired on WGNS. Authorities have confirmed that the human remains discovered on Old Nashville Dirt Road in Shelbyville belong to 16-year-old Maria Lucas Gaspar. The body of Maria was tragically found on...
Creative Soul-July 18, 2024
As I sit at my desk, I can hear rain. Praise Jesus! Thank you!. One of our commissioners this week prayed for the rain prior to a committee meeting. I love that!. My yard at home looks like it’s late September. I had some beautiful, blue swallowtail butterflies encircling my front porch recently. It was so hot I felt for one of them.
Vanderbilt Bedford Hospital Earns Fourth Consecutive “A” Safety Rating from The Leapfrog Group
Vanderbilt Bedford Hospital (VBH) has once again received an “A” Hospital Safety Grade by The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit upholding the standard of patient safety in hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers. This national distinction recognizes VBH’s work to safeguard patients from preventable harm and errors and marks the hospital’s fourth consecutive “A” rating.
Senior Citizens Day at Bedford Co. Fair
Today is Senior Citizens Day at the Bedford County fair in Shelbyville. Admission for seniors is five dollars and a slate of activities are scheduled. Poultry and Rabbit exhibits will be shown today. It’s also Faith and Patriotic night with a special ceremony, and there’s a cornhole tournament.
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