April 6, 2026
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At least 3 motorcyclist wrecks in 3 weeks
By Jeff Lewis Contributor Motorcyclist dies in Unionville accident One person has died as a result of a motorcycle accident on the night of Sept. 27 near Unionville. According to…
Champion of the Year
STAFF REPORT Jaycie Bateman of The Webb School has been selected as Champion of the Year for Best Buddies. This non-profit focuses on forming one-on-one friendships between people with and…
Fairlane Church of Christ celebrates 50 years
By MARK MCGEE mmcgee@bedfordcountypost.com When the elders of the Fairlane Church of Christ bought 16 acres of land in Fairlane Estates, they had a long-term plan for the church. For…
‘Tell them I loved Jesus’
Rick Barnes speaks at Boys & Girls Club event By MARK MCGEE mmcgee@bedfordcountypost.com When your son and daughter say they want to talk to you, and they tell you hell…
Mr. and Mrs. Coach Cooper
By ZOË WATKINS zwatkins@bedfordcountypost.com Allyse and Jesse Cooper are similar to each other. They both teach elementary physical education. They both coach Community High soccer. They both graduated from Bryan…
Healing tears and facing grief
By ZOË WATKINS zwatkins@bedfordcountypost.com Trigger warning: This article deals with suicide. If you or someone you know is experiencing suicidal thoughts or any mental health crisis, please call the suicide…
Renter advocates speak before City Council
By MARK MCGEE mmcgee@bedfordcountypost.com Problems with rental situations in Shelbyville were presented to the City Council during the September study session. After a presentation by Tristan Call of the Bedford County…
Zach Crosslin: defying the odds
By MARK MCGEE mmcgee@bedfordcountypost.com He knew it was going to happen one day. He didn’t know when, but he knew whenever it happened it was going to be a disruption…
‘A gentle soul with a fierce heart’
By ZOË WATKINS zwatkins@bedfordcountypost.com The Freeman family does not waste their sorrow. On Saturday, they gathered together to celebrate their beloved brother and son, John Freeman, who tragically died in…
Hampton Inn announced for Shelbyville
By MARK MCGEE mmcgee@bedfordcountypost.com There is going to be more room in the inn in Shelbyville. Hampton Inn, a Hilton brand, is planning an $11 million project with four stories…