Local Culture

Leadership Bedford celebrates 2025-26 Class
JAMES WOOD Staff Writer Leadership Bedford, a program led by the Shelbyville-Bedford Chamber of Commerce, honored the graduates of its Youth and Adult Class of… Login to continue reading Login…

Chain saw art is Marshalek’s niche
MARK MCGEE Staff Writer The first hint that something might be interesting is the large Bigfoot lurking in the woods just off Pickle Road. An… Login to continue reading Login…

Donate Life raises awareness of organ donation
JAMES WOOD Staff Writer With an aim to spread awareness of organ, tissue and eye donation, a special flag raising ceremony was held on April… Login to continue reading Login…

Wilson to be honored with state library award
MARK MCGEE Staff Writer Rheaetta Wilson is gone, but as the old saying goes, she is not forgotten. Wilson, who passed away in July of… Login to continue reading Login…

Brandi Smith wins Governor’s Volunteer Star Award
MARK MCGEE Staff Writer Volunteerism is the self-less act of helping others instead of helping yourself without any expectation of pay. Brandi Smith, who works… Login to continue reading Login…

Library’s technology patio soon to be a reality
MARK MCGEE Staff Writer The sun is shining. The temperatures are getting warmer. It’s time for everyone to be thinking of what they would like… Login to continue reading Login…

Clanton wraps up 30 year run as Property Assessor
JAMES WOOD Staff Writer People from across the county and beyond came to celebrate Ronda Clanton’s 30 years as Property Assessor of Bedford County in… Login to continue reading Login…

