James Wood

James Wood

  • Joined: March 19, 2026
  • Articles: 186

Sheriff Swing shares June report

JAMES WOODStaff Writer Sheriff Austin Swing shared the Sheriff’s Office’s monthly activity report for June at the Board of Commissioners’ Public Safety Committee meeting on July 21. The report is as follows: Sheriff’s Office Individual Statistics Bedford County Jail

AARP donates $15,000 towards Riverview District

JAMES WOODStaff Writer Bridge Bedford, Inc., a non-profit in Bedford County, has been donated $15,000 by the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) and will assist in funding the City of Shelbyville’s Riverview District. As part of its Community Challenge…

Early Voting shows strong turnout

JAMES WOODStaff Writer With election day around the corner in Bedford County, residents have come to the polls to vote early in the County General… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

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… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

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… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close