July 15, 2026
James Wood
Elliott and Sweeney debate their visions of the Sheriff ’s Office
C hief Deputy Nikia Elliott and Lt. John Sweeney faced off in debate over their visions of the future of the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office on June 23.
Fireworks light up the sky over Riverbend Ranch and Retreat
JAMES WOODStaff Writer The colors of fireworks lit up the sky over the Riverbend Ranch and Retreat during their annual Independence Day celebration on June… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
City and County move forward with data center moratorium
JAMES WOOD Staff Writer Steps have been made by Bedford County and the City of Shelbyville towards enacting a temporary moratorium on the construction of… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Bridge Bedford launches Legacy in Motion initiative
JAMES WOOD Staff Writer In a plan to promote the wellbeing and future of Shelbyville and Bedford County, non-profit Bridge Bedford coordinated with various organizations… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
David Calvin unlocks doors and history
MARK MCGEE Staff Writer David Calvin unlocks doors as part of his work, but he is also known for his ability to unlock history through… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
State of the Duck River
MARK MCGEE Staff Writer The Duck River is many things to many people. Known for being the most biodiverse river in North America, it is… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Bryan Whittinghill sexual battery charges dropped
JAMES WOOD Staff Writer Charges against former Shelbyville Central High School (SCHS) Teacher Bryan Whittinghill were dropped during his last hearing on June 4, presided… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Senior Tax Freeze falls short in County Commission
JAMES WOOD Staff Writer After fierce debate, the highly-contested Senior Property Tax Freeze program failed to be adopted on the floor of the Bedford County… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Candidates talk issues at District 5 Forum
JAMES WOOD StaffWriter Candidates for the Bedford County Board of Commissioners’ 5th District talked about the issues at a Meet the Candidates forum held at the Flat Creek Community Center on June 11.
Juneteenth festival draws hundreds to H.V. Griffin Park
JAMES WOOD Staff Writer This year’s annual Juneteenth celebration at H.V. Griffin Park drew hundreds on June 20 to celebrate the abolition of slavery in… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close