May 21, 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
Shelbyville Showdown Cattle Show promotes agriculture in Bedford County
JAMES WOOD Staff Writer In conjunction with 4-H and the Future Farmers of America (FFA), the 4th Annual Shelbyville Showdown Cattle Show was hosted at the Bedford County Agriculture Center on May 16, promoting youth involvement in the community’s agriculture scene. “Young cattle shows, along with programs like the Top Tier Points Program through the…
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…