by Guest Writer | Dec 1, 2021 | 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 Guest Writer | Dec 1, 2021 | Stories
“THIS IS a banner year for Bedford County Schools,” according to Assistant Superintendent Tim Harwell. He was explaining the impressive improvement seen in the 2020-2021 TCAP (Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program) testing results. Out of 14 schools, nine...
by Guest Writer | Dec 1, 2021 | Stories
THE WEBB School, in its 152nd school year, recently paused to mark the 150th anniversary observance, a celebration that originally began in August of 2020. More than 350 alumni, parents, and friends attended the Webb 150 Celebration and Reunion Weekend after two COVID...
by Guest Writer | Nov 1, 2021 | Stories
SIDEWALK RENOVATIONS are well underway around the Shelbyville square. The trees have come down which may have startled some folks. The shade and beauty of the trees will definitely be missed. However, tree roots cause a great deal of difficulty for pavement stability....
by Guest Writer | Nov 1, 2021 | Stories
THE STATE Route 437 bypass was recently named to celebrate and honor late county mayor Eugene Ray. His focus and success in fiscal management and increasing higher education opportunities are just two of his accomplishments from his impressive 12-year tenure as mayor....