October 23, 2026
Bedford County
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Oct 23, 2026
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Lifestyle
La Fortaleza Bakery opens up shop
JAMES WOODStaff Writer La Fortaleza Bakery opened up shop over the weekend in a ribbon cutting ceremony on Oct. 16. Located on 1854 N. Main…
Obituaries
Government & Politics
First week of early shows over 1,700 turned out
JAMES WOODStaff Writer According to data from the Bedford County Election Commission, 1,743 residents cast their votes during the first week of early voting at…
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News
County Mourns Scott Johnson
PRESS RELEASE Bedford County government mourns the passing of Scott Johnson, who served 17 years as Emergency Management Agency director and then one term as a county commissioner, a position that had once been held by his father, the late Virgil Johnson. County Mayor Curt Cobb issued a proclamation in honor and remembrance of Johnson…
Entertainment
Austin Swing enjoys his free time after 50 years of service
JAMES WOODStaff Writer Former Sheriff Austin Swing spoke in an exclusive interview about his life after retiring from law enforcement and his 50 years of service to the City of Shelbyville and Bedford County. Born and raised in Shelbyville, Swing first explained his somewhat unexpected entry into the field of law enforcement. He served for…
Sports
VIKINGS FALL TO INDIANS IN REGION MATCHUP
RICKEY CLARDYSportswriter DUNLAP – The Community Vikings could not get their offense in gear while the Sequatchie County Indians took a big lead early as…
Education
Kids at Eakin Elementary prepare for winter at Coat Distribution Day
JAMES WOODStaff Writer Partnering with several local community partners, the kids at Eakin Elementary School had a warm start to their morning as Bedford County…