Government & Politics

Commission Spars Over Vote to Defer Senior Tax Freeze
JAMES WOOD Staff Writer The Bedford County Board of Commissioners traded sharp arguments during a close 10 – 8 vote to defer the Senior Property… Login to continue reading Login…

Remington Farms subdivision given final approval
JAMES WOOD Staff Writer After strong debate, the Shelbyville City Council chose to move forward with the rezoning of the Remington Farms Planned Unit Development… Login to continue reading Login…

Results of the 2026 Local Primary Elections
JAMES WOOD Staff Writer With a 4,031 voter turnout, these are the results from the contested races during the May 5 Local Primary election. The… Login to continue reading Login…

LOCAL PRIMARIES HELD TODAY – FIND YOUR PRECINCT
JAMES WOOD Staff Writer Bedford County’s local primary elections will be held tomorrow (May 5) at various polling locations for each precinct. Starting at 9… Login to continue reading Login…

Planning resists Remington Farms PUD again
JAMES WOOD Staff Writer The Shelbyville Planning Commission voted to send the Remington Farms PUD back to the City Council with another unfavorable recommendation during… Login to continue reading Login…

Duksan Electera outdoor storage reviewed
JAMES WOOD Staff Writer Duksan Electera sought to receive city approval to expand the company’s outdoor storage facilities during the Shelbyville Planning Commission’s latest meeting.… Login to continue reading Login…

Swing shares March 2026 Report
JAMES WOOD Staff Writer Sheriff Austin Swing shared his report from the Sheriff’s Department for March 2026 during the Board of Commissioners Public Safety Committee… Login to continue reading Login…

REAPPRAISAL – HOW DOES IT AFFECT YOUR PROPERTY TAX BILL?
A message from the Bedford County government In late April, many Bedford County property owners received their reappraisal notices. Due to a variety of factors,… Login to continue reading Login…

Final Senior Tax Freeze Study Committee Held
JAMES WOOD Staff Writer The final Joint Senior Tax Freeze Study Committee between Bedford County and the City of Shelbyville was held on April 14… Login to continue reading Login…

Clardy Duplex Plan in deadlock
JAMES WOOD Staff Writer During the Shelbyville City Council’s April 9, Courtney and Drew Clardy’s proposed W Jackson St. duplex plan was met with resistance… Login to continue reading Login…

