May 8, 2026
Lifestyle
Chain saw art is Marshalek’s niche
MARK MCGEE Staff Writer The first hint that something might be interesting is the large Bigfoot lurking in the woods just off Pickle Road. An…
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…
News
Fletcher, Hodges, Featherstone and Maddox move past Primaries
JAMES WOOD Staff Writer Primary elections for the Republican and Democratic parties were held on May 5, with several contested races for important positions in the county government. With Mayor Chad Graham’s retirement from his position after two terms, the mayoral race has become one of the most contested this year with six candidates vying…
Entertainment
The Road Crew getting their kicks on Route 66
MARK MCGEE Staff Writer For Woody Bomar it has been a long and successful musical journey. Starting at age 15 with guitar lessons in the basement at the Shelbyville Record Shop where a number of musicians of all levels got their start, Bomar has been involved in most aspects of the music world. A prominent…
Special Sections
Sports
Golden Eagles Claim District Title Behind Davis’ Late Double, Vari’s five shutout innings in relief
SHAWN DIGIANFELICE Sports Writer Shelbyville Central – 6, Cookeville – 4 Shelbyville Central used a clutch swing from Case Davis in the seventh inning and…
Education
Bedford County Schools’ Staff Honored
JAMES WOOD Staff Writer Faculty and students from across Bedford County Schools (BCS) celebrated the end of the school year by honoring several members of…