by Sara Hook | Nov 11, 2023 | Feature
FOR OVER 20 years, the children of Bedford County have benefited from the work of the Shelbyville Fire Department, not just by the lifesaving work they do every day but by their annual Christmas toy drive. Every department member is involved in the drive, from taking...
by Tina Neeley | Oct 13, 2023 | Feature
WE HAVE no problem imagining heroes as someone rushing into dangerous, life-threatening situations and saving lives and property. Our heroes come in many shapes and sizes, wearing different uniforms or civilian clothing, and quietly weave in and out of the fabric of...
by Tina Neeley | Oct 13, 2023 | Feature
AS DUST sparkled like diamonds in the beam of sunshine, the farmhouse attic’s treasures invited the brothers to sneak away from their play on their grandparents’ farm, trading outdoor exploring for indoors, even though the temperature inside was greater than summer’s...
by Tina Neeley | Oct 13, 2023 | Feature
STORMS DEMAND our attention. They’re no big deal to some and stir crippling anxiety in others. Between those opposites is everyone else. Despite these differences, one thing unites us: our desire for accurate weather forecasting in all seasons. Before the explosion...
by Tina Neeley | Oct 13, 2023 | Feature
“Bedford County 911, what is the address of your emergency?” are the first words that mean help is coming. The calm voice stays with you until someone arrives on the scene. But the work of the 911 dispatcher doesn’t end when you click off. Call between 8 p.m....
by Tina Neeley | Sep 16, 2023 | Feature
AS THE DIVERSITY of the population of Shelbyville and Bedford County evolves, so does the congregation of St. William of Montevergine Catholic Church. The church celebrated the first anniversary of its pastor, Father Edwuin Cardona, in June, but Cardona’s connection...