by Wesley Bryant | Feb 24, 2025 | Shelbyville, Shelbyville-Dept
You know that first breath of spring? The way the warmer air gives you goosebumps — the air is soft, full of promise, carrying hints of something new. After months of cold, we step outside, and for the first time, the sun lingers a little longer, warming our hands,...
by Wesley Bryant | Jan 13, 2024 | Shelbyville-Dept
IT’S HOLDING the door open for the person behind you. It’s sending a sweet text when they cross your mind. It’s stopping by to say “hi” when they’ve had a bad day. Showing up and showing love is like medicine for our souls. It lets us dance, sing, laugh, and cry...
by Wesley Bryant | Dec 1, 2021 | Shelbyville, Shelbyville-Feature
IN JULY of 1996, Detective Joyce McConnell was called out to a scene she will never forget. Detective McConnell was heartbroken at what she saw. Years after this event, Joyce founded Junior’s House, Inc. in 2001. Junior’s House, Inc. helps provide treatment for...
by Wesley Bryant | Dec 1, 2021 | Shelbyville, Shelbyville-Feature
HALLOWEEN IS Leland Blessing’s favorite holiday, when all his friends can get into the costumes of their favorite heroes and villains. They get to visit with friends and go knock on doors for candy from their Bedford County neighbors. Leland, who is six and will turn...
by Wesley Bryant | Dec 1, 2021 | Shelbyville, Shelbyville-Feature
HONEY AND Haley were ready on the starting line at a horse race in Kentucky. She was surrounded on her left and right by racers in her young adult age bracket. One racer after the other looked forward, ready to take the winning trophy. She squinted her eyes and looked...
