August 4, 2026
News
Mayor signs proclamation for awareness of human trafficking
JAMES WOODStaff Writer On July 29, the county participated in The Red Sand Project to spread awareness of the continuous impact human trafficking and slavery… Login to continue reading Login…
Early Voting shows strong turnout
JAMES WOODStaff Writer With election day around the corner in Bedford County, residents have come to the polls to vote early in the County General… Login to continue reading Login…
State Fire Marshal grant program gives $68,000 to Bedford
JAMES WOODStaff Writer The Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office, in conjunction with various elected officials from the General Assembly, presented a series of grants from… Login to continue reading Login…
Chad Fletcher withdraws after health emergency
JAMES WOODStaff Writer On the afternoon of July 19, County Mayor candidate Chad Fletcher announced his withdrawal from the race following a health emergency he… Login to continue reading Login…
Bedford County celebrates America’s 250th
JAMES WOODStaff Writer As the country turned 250 over the weekend, residents across Bedford County celebrated the signing of the Declaration of Independence with the… Login to continue reading Login…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Woman found deceased at H.V. Griffin Park parking lot
Staff Report On the evening of June 16, 2026, at approximately 10:00 p.m., officers with the Shelbyville Police Department (SPD) responded to a report of… Login to continue reading Login…