by Clinton | Dec 1, 2021 | Shelbyville, Shelbyville-Dept
YOU MAY not realize there are people without homes living in Bedford County. They may be people who sleep in their cars or “couch surf ” (going from friend to friend and sleeping on their couch); people sleeping outside; people living in motels. Homelessness is a...
by Clinton | Dec 1, 2021 | Shelbyville, Shelbyville-Dept
CREATING A workforce of the future requires a lot of planning from diverse groups. In October, a group of teachers came to an in-service day hosted by the Shelbyville-Bedford County Partnership. There were panels of representatives from state and local government,...
by Clinton | Dec 1, 2021 | Shelbyville, Shelbyville-Dept
FOR THE first time in recent history, according to those with historical knowledge, industries in Bedford County assembled with educators and locally elected officials to discuss workforce development. On Thursday, October 21, 2021, the first meeting of what is...
by Clinton | Dec 1, 2021 | Shelbyville, Shelbyville-Feature
THE DREAMS of one individual can shape the heart of an entire community. We can all look around and see the change we wish to see in the world. Many situations may seem too big; however, all it takes is those first few steps to really make a difference in your...
by Clinton | Dec 1, 2021 | Shelbyville, Shelbyville-Feature
TO SHOW appreciation to their teachers, kids used to bring a shiny apple to leave sitting on their educator’s desk. They would run back to their chair and wait for the teacher to come in and see the surprise they left for them. It was exciting and thrilling to have...
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...
