June 1, 2026
Lifestyle
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…
Obituaries
Government & Politics
Commission Spars Over Vote to Defer Senior Tax Freeze
JAMES WOOD Staff Writer The Bedford County Board of Commissioners traded sharp arguments during a close 10 – 8 vote to defer the Senior Property…
Special Sections
News
50 Year Time Capsule Announced
JAMES WOOD Staff Writer Submissions have opened up to contribute to the 2026 Bedford County Time Capsule, prepared to preserve the legacy of Bedford County and celebrate the United States’ 250th Anniversary of Independence. On July 3, the capsule will be buried at the grounds of the Historic Courthouse and will remain closed for 50…
Entertainment
Schools’ historical marker reinstalled
JAMES WOOD Staff Writer The Historical Marker for the John McAdams Bedford County Training-Harris High Schools was recently reinstalled, restoring its symbol of the legacy of both schools, rejoining 2,000 other historical markers across the state. In June of 2025, the previous marker was damaged beyond repair due to unknown causes. “Memories of our time…
Sports
Quest For Gold Complete: Viqueens Capture First State Championship
SHAWN DIGIANFELICE Sports Writer The quest is complete. And for the first time in the 100-year history of Community High School, a state championship trophy…
Education
Tammy Garrett reflects on Superintendent tenure
JAMES WOOD Staff Writer Bedford County Schools’ (BCS) Tammy Garrett reflected on the previous five years of her tenure as School Superintendent and the accomplishments,…