Government & Politics

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…

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…

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…

JAMES WOODStaff Writer Following the Shelbyville City Council’s adoption of a data center moratorium that was approved during their latest meeting, the county government took… Login to continue reading Login…

JAMES WOODStaff Writer Trustee Tonya Davis and Register of Deeds Johnny Reed offered their appreciation for the numerous outgoing elected officials who will leave office… Login to continue reading Login…

R eturning after being debated in several subsequent meetings, the Shelbyville City Council pivoted their position on the Duplex Plan presented by Courtney and Drew Clardy.

D uring their Regular Session on July 7, the Shelbyville City Council voted to join the trend seen across the state in pausing developments involving data centers for the next year.

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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.

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…