May 21, 2026
Lifestyle
Womack feels great to be alive at 95
MARK MCGEE Staff Writer How do you describe a life? Particularly one that has lasted 95 years. In the case of David Womack, Sr., the…
Obituaries
Government & Politics
Results of the 2026 Local Primary Elections
JAMES WOOD Staff Writer With a 4,031 voter turnout, these are the results from the contested races during the May 5 Local Primary election. The…
Special Sections
News
Thomas Batchelor talks City Planning
JAMES WOOD Staff Writer Thomas E. Batchelor shared his personal journey to becoming the City Planner of Shelbyville in an exclusive interview about his history in the field of architecture, building codes and more leading up to his position today. Growing up in Okinawa Island for six years while his father served at Kadena Air…
Entertainment
Thomas Batchelor talks City Planning
JAMES WOOD Staff Writer Thomas E. Batchelor shared his personal journey to becoming the City Planner of Shelbyville in an exclusive interview about his history in the field of architecture, building codes and more leading up to his position today. Growing up in Okinawa Island for six years while his father served at Kadena Air…
Sports
Viqueens Advance behind Prince’s Shutout, Daniel’s Big Blast
SHAWN DIGIANFELICE Sports Writer Behind another dominant performance in the circle from Annie Prince and one huge swing from Gracie Daniel, the Community Viqueens stayed…
Education
Bedford County Schools announces its Teachers of the Year
JAMES WOOD Staff Writer Bedford County Schools (BCS) hosted a banquet on May 12 to announce and commemorate its Teachers of the Year for the…