August 30, 2026
James Wood
Tennessee Highway Patrol Graduates Eight State Troopers
TENNESSEE — On August 13, Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security Commissioner Jeff Long and Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) Colonel Matt Perry welcomed the newest… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Leadership Bedford Classes of 2026-27 kicks off
JAMES WOODStaff Writer The Bedford County Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Bedford program has kicked off its 2026-27 class for adults and youth. Hosting an event… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
CASA Works holds fundraiser luncheon for awareness
JAMES WOODStaff Writer A luncheon was held by Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) Works, Inc. on Aug. 18 to spread awareness of their mission to… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
All indicators point to a successful Celebration this year
MARK MCGEEStaff Writer The 88th edition of the Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration is underway, and all indications are the show is on track to… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Former Municipal Court Clerk arrested after $23,000 misappropriated
JAMES WOODStaff Writer Starting in Nov. 2025, the Shelbyville Police Department (SPD) found several financial discrepancies within the department that have led to the arrest… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Commissioners debate preliminary committee placements
JAMES WOODStaff Writer With nine new commissioners incoming after August’s general election, the process of assigning them to the Board of Commissioners’ five different specialized… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
City and county react to tax lawsuit verdict
JAMES WOODStaff Writer The City of Shelbyville, which took the Bedford County government to court over various concerns regarding a 1974 contract between the two… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Dolly Parton passes away at 80
STAFF REPORT Music icon, actress, philanthropist and the Smoky Mountain Songbird Dolly Parton has passed away at the age of 80. Parton’s death was announced Tuesday afternoon on her social media accounts in a video from her nephew Bryan Seaver…
Statement from County Mayor Chad Graham on Tax Lawsuit
PRESS RELEASE (August 13, 2026) – County Mayor Chad Graham has issued the following statement following an appeals court ruling on the lawsuit governing the… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Voters choose Cobb, Elliott will succeed Swing, Commission gets new faces
JAMES WOODStaff Writer Voter turnout reached new highs on Thursday night as the electorate chose from several new and highly anticipated open positions including County… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close