September 1, 2026
News
Former Municipal Court Clerk arrested after $23,000 misappropriated
JAMES WOODStaff Writer Starting in Nov. 2025, the Shelbyville Police Department (SPD) found several financial discrepancies within the department that have led to the arrest… Login to continue reading Login…
Dolly Parton passes away at 80
STAFF REPORT Music icon, actress, philanthropist and the Smoky Mountain Songbird Dolly Parton has passed away at the age of 80. Parton’s death was announced Tuesday afternoon on her social…
Voters choose Cobb, Elliott will succeed Swing, Commission gets new faces
JAMES WOODStaff Writer Voter turnout reached new highs on Thursday night as the electorate chose from several new and highly anticipated open positions including County… Login to continue reading Login…
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…