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?...
by Tina Neeley | May 1, 2022 | Feature
THE PANDEMIC has magnified seniors’ loneliness and isolation, especially those unable to drive. MyRide Bedford and its drivers are lifting spirits and developing friendships while supplying a much-needed service to our community’s growing senior population. In...
by Guest Writer | May 1, 2022 | Feature
A VOLUNTEER IN all of life’s seasons, Shelbyville’s Kay Bartley has lived a life of service. From her early days of marriage to the present, Bartley has covered a lot of ground. She has sown many seeds. During college, Bartley met her husband, Randall (“Bart”), while...
