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Lifestyle
Historic church celebrates its 152nd anniversary
JAMES WOODStaff Writer On July 26, Thompson Grove Missionary Baptist Church celebrated its 152nd anniversary of existence as one of the county’s oldest continuously operating…
Obituaries
Government & Politics
Data Center moratorium takes one step closer to reality in Bedford County
JAMES WOODStaff Writer Following the Shelbyville City Council’s adoption of a data center moratorium that was approved during their latest meeting, the county government took…
Special Sections
News
Mayor signs proclamation for awareness of human trafficking
JAMES WOODStaff Writer On July 29, the county participated in The Red Sand Project to spread awareness of the continuous impact human trafficking and slavery inflicts on society locally and abroad, hosted at the Fly Arts Center. County Mayor Chad Graham officially signed a proclamation to declare July 26 through August 1 to be End…
Entertainment
Marchesoni enjoys the challenge of helping Bedford County grow
MARK MCGEEStaff Writer Joe Marchesoni wasn’t searching for a new job, but earlier this year he discovered a new job was looking for him. Marchesoni, who worked previously in Bedford County for Cellular One and later United Communications, became the new chief executive officer in March of this year. Jody Lambert, local attorney and chairman…
Sports
Commission honors Community High School’s Softball Champions
JAMES WOODStaff Writer The County Commission honored Community High School’s softball team by recognizing their historic win in the Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association (TSSAA)…
Education
Teaching calls Cook back to the classroom
MARK MCGEE Staff Writer Karen Cook thought she was finished with teaching, but teaching was not finished with her. In 2015 she retired after 33…