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...
by Clinton | Dec 1, 2021 | Shelbyville, Shelbyville-Feature
HAVE YOU ever seen Edwin Holcombe walk a rabbit on a leash in downtown Shelbyville? You might think you’ve entered an episode of the Twilight Zone or expect to see Alice in Wonderland next but what you’re actually experiencing is one of Mr. Holcombe’s three lifelong...
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...
