by Guest Writer | Jul 1, 2022 | Stories
WHEN I was a young buck, I decided if there was a rule, I was going to break it. There have been many distinct times in my life when I have felt suffocated by others’ control, expectations, or rules. Unfortunately, my feisty nature would have me push away those limits...
by Guest Writer | Jul 1, 2022 | Stories
THE SHELBYVILLE-BEDFORD 501(c)(3) Community Foundation partnered with Bedford County public safety agencies to create a funding opportunity to improve rescue operations and safety awareness along the famous Duck River. “River life,” a specialty license plate depicting...
by Guest Writer | Jul 1, 2022 | Stories
WHAT COMES to mind when you hear the word “Juneteenth?” Some people think of the tireless strides made by civil rights advocates and allies alike, to end the battle against slavery. Others think it’s just another holiday off of work. Juneteenth, also known as...
by Guest Writer | Jul 1, 2022 | Stories
GENEROSITY IS not a new concept for Bedford County, but it is essential to make it a point to recognize acts of kindness whenever we see them. Super Mercado Shelbyville, Los Amigos, Tortilleria Taqueria, and Los Tres Reyes are just a few of many gracious merchants who...
by Guest Writer | Jul 1, 2022 | Stories
MANY YOUNG athletes dream of playing sports on a professional level. With the help of his family and the community of Shelbyville, Keon Johnson was able to turn his dreams into reality. Johnson is well-known for his explosivity on the basketball court but the...
