April 6, 2026
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Historical Figures of Bedford County: Ike Farrar
JAMES WOOD – Staff Writer Among one of the most integrated members of the community for decades, Isaiah “Ike” Farrar legacy in Flat Creek and Bedford County as a whole…
Park expansion to receive additional funding
JAMES WOOD – Staff Writer After the $2.5 million grant from the State of Tennessee, Shelbyville Parks and Recreation is taking the next big step to investing into the…
Bedford County Jail finds new ways to help inmates long-term
JAMES WOOD –Staff Writer Lieutenant Chris Cook of the Bedford County Sheriff’s Department spoke during the latest Board of Commissioners Public Safety Committee about his report of the…
Three throw hat in the ring for Interim Assessor
JAMES WOOD Staff Writer During the latest Bedford County Board of Commissioners meeting on Jan. 20, the Rules and Legislative committee met to discuss various topics including appointing a new…
Historical Figures of Bedford County – Vannoy Streeter Part II
JAMES WOOD Staff Writer This is a continuation of last week’s article on the life and legacy of Vannoy Streeter. Streeter’s connections in the county have been numerous and…
Todd Smith defies all the medical odds
JAMES WOOD – Staff Writer Dr. Todd Smith, a chiropractor who practices in Lewisburg and Franklin, defied all odds of survival and recovery against a near-fatal stroke that happened during…
Possible gun threat at Shelbyville Central High School deemed invalid
STAFF REPORT A recent incident happened at Shelbyville Central High School involving a claim from a student to a parent that another student was planning to bring a gun to…
Harris Middle School teacher placed on leave amid assault allegations
STAFF REPORT Assault allegations place a Harris Middle School teacher on administrative leave after an incident has been reported to school leadership and law enforcement. The Dec. 18 incident occurred…
Historical Figures of Bedford County: Vannoy Streeter
JAMES WOOD Staff Writer This will be a two part series of articles regarding the life and legacy of Vannoy Streeter along with his various sculptures and their connection to the…
The Arts Scene in Flat Creek with Mutt Suttles
JAMES WOOD Staff Writer As Bedford County has become home to many new people and cultural scenes, the art scene has also expanded. In Flat Creek, portrait artist Mutt…