by Tina Neeley | Sep 1, 2022 | Cover
DURING THE FALL seasons of 1945-47, Shelbyville Central High School’s football field was the place to be for Elmer “Coke” Crowell and Billie Hayes. He was on the field as Central’s star running back, and she was in the grandstands with one eye on him. She knew he was...
by Tina Neeley | Aug 1, 2022 | Cover
RACHEL PORTER’S Learning Way Elementary School classroom doesn’t look like a construction site, but don’t trust your eyes. At first glance, it resembles the average preschool classroom. Cubbies along one wall hold colorful backpacks and personal belongings. Toys and...
by Tina Neeley | Jul 1, 2022 | Cover
THE CARPENTER bees buzz a few feet from our heads. A truck with modified mufflers drowns out conversation. Birdsong fills the trees. The front door opens and smacks shut. The porch swing squeaks back and forth, back and forth. And the dry erase marker squeaks across...
by Guest Writer | May 1, 2022 | Cover
ABANDONED ANIMALS may not understand human language, but the heart of their guardian, Diane Forbes, is no secret to them. Tireless in her efforts to protect them, Forbes’ life is one of service to area dogs, cats, horses, and a few unusual animals that have crossed...
by Guest Writer | Mar 1, 2022 | Cover
GETTING TIRED of staring at the same walls day in and day out? You are not alone! It’s been a long cold winter and being stuck inside for any amount of time can make a space feel dull. With some inspiration from Dwell Fine Interiors & Design, we are here to help!...
by Guest Writer | Feb 1, 2022 | Cover
LOVE IS not guaranteed to last a lifetime. However, such wonder is seen in the lives of a Bedford County couple celebrating 60 years together. Bruce and Linda Gordon met at the age of 21 in July 1961 at Bruce’s home in Quincy, Massachusetts. He was in the Marine Corps...
