August 30, 2026
James Wood
Former State Senator Jim Tracy passes
MARK MCGEEStaff Writer It was a weekend full of celebrations of our country, but for many in the State of Tennessee the July 4th excitement… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Bedford County remembers Maggi Vaughn
JAMES WOODStaff Writer On June 28, 2026, Poet Laureate of Tennessee Margaret “Maggi” Britton Vaughn passed away, leaving a legacy of work for the State… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
City Employee Spotlight: Buck Vallad
JAMES WOODStaff Writer Building roads has always been part of Buck Vallad’s life and Shelbyville has been no exception in his journey of working across… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
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