by Tina Neeley | Jul 1, 2022 | Feature
LAST DECEMBER, the Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders’ & Exhibitors’ Association (TWHBEA) Awards Banquet highlighted the unveiling of Justified Honors’ official portrait by photographer Shane Shiflet. Earlier this year, the picture was presented to Tennessee...
by Guest Writer | Jul 1, 2022 | Feature
SHAKESPEARE WROTE, “All that glitters is not gold,” and several pastors proved this at the Second Annual Homes of Hope (HOH) Pastor’s Pageant held at the Shelbyville Central High School, in April. Even though nine pastors competed for the best swimsuit, talent, and...
by Tina Neeley | Jul 1, 2022 | Feature
HER HANDS were full, and her life was overwhelming. Jane Wagnar Feist and her four young children carried on as best they could while her husband, Herbert Feist, served in the United States Marine Corp. On April 1, 1945, American military forces moved into Okinawa,...
by Tina Neeley | Jun 1, 2022 | Feature
“I AM. I can. I will……I am. I can. I will,” she repeated silently, studying the judges’ faces and feeling hopeful about her chances. The top five had been called to the stage, and each contestant stood regally composed, or so they hoped. Minutes were...
by Tina Neeley | Jun 1, 2022 | Feature
WHILE WE envision lives filled with companionship and cuddles, the reality of homeless dogs and cats is much more problematic than we imagine. Significant progress has been made locally, due to the Middle Tennessee Spay & Neuter Clinic (MTSNC) and its staff. As a...
by Tina Neeley | Jun 1, 2022 | Feature
You’re invited to a day, two if you choose, of indulgence. Escape life’s stresses and treat yourself to rest and renewal. Bell Buckle’s Kingdom Acres is holding your spot. What ails you? Joints and muscles? Headaches? Mildly anxious or depressed?...