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Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
On Saturday, July 26th the Shelbyville-Bedford County Public Library celebrated 10 years in the current location with a special Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, followed by the groundbreaking for the new outdoor…
Wartrace Horse Show Set to Celebrate 119th Year
For many in Bedford County, the words “let’em walk on” stirs something deep in the heart—a reminder that our Tennessee Walking Horse industry is alive and thriving. That unmistakable tradition…

Beckman Begins First Full Year as Principal at Liberty School
Bedford County Schools (BCS) is proud to announce that Dr. Daniella Beckman will begin her first full year as principal of Liberty School during the 2025–2026 school year. This comes…

Shelbyville Backs Participation in PE Partners Grant Programs
STAFF REPORT At its July 10 meeting, the Shelbyville City Council approved participation in a series of matching grant programs aimed at bolstering city safety, cybersecurity, and infrastructure. The city…

The Mayor of Normandy and a Chocolate Cake
BRADY FLANIGAN Editor Voter turnout for mayoral elections is a drunken dartboard in these United States. Some towns, like San Francisco, saw ~78% of voters turn out for their mayoral…

Sunflower Blooms
Photos by Diandra Womble Every Mother’s Day weekend, Mickey Womble starts his garden and planting of his sunflowers. He started this many years ago for his daughter, Diandra. Each and…

Webb School alumnus presumed dead in Texas floods
BRADY FLANIGAN Editor This is a story of loss that stretches from the Texas Hill Country up the railroad line and fiber optic cable all the way to Bell Buckle,…

Bedford County honors N.O.W. Foundation
BRADY FLANIGAN Editor Before 10 a.m., everyone had gathered on the ground floor of the Shelbyville courthouse. In much the same tradition as the highest hills of England are oft…

July 8 County Commission: Stolen Stop Signs and a New Mayor
BRADY FLANIGAN Editor Tuesday, July 8th’s Bedford County Board of Commissioners meeting was a brief pageant on a short runway—just around half an hour. Little of what might be called…

Bedford County Schools Supply Lists
Click the link below for the full list for each school! School Supply Lists – Bedford County Schools
