by Wesley Bryant | May 14, 2026 | Letter From the Editor, Shelbyville, Stories
WHEN YOU choose a locally owned business over a national chain, you’re not just spending your money, you’re planting it. And the roots of that investment reach deep. Every dollar counts, and it lifts our neighbors. According to the Economic Policy Institute, 68 cents...
by Amanda E. West | May 14, 2026 | Shelbyville, Stories
EMILY WOODRUFF turned the brass knob and pushed the door open. “This two-bedroom townhome is move-in ready. I think you’ll love this retirement community,” she said. Her client wearily scanned the living room. But as she spotted the fireplace and hearth adorned with...
by Amanda E. West | May 14, 2026 | Shelbyville, Stories
AT THE corner of East Depot Street and Thompson Street, a few blocks from the historic Bedford County Courthouse, treasures await at Shelbyville’s oldest antique store. Every counter, curio cabinet, bric-a-brac shelf, wall, table, and corridor that winds through Ole...
by Amanda E. West | May 14, 2026 | Shelbyville, Stories
THE FIFTH annual Spring Fling, hosted by the Bedford County Fair Board at 2119 Midland Rd., included a free countywide Easter egg hunt, a guest appearance by the Easter Bunny himself, 60 vendors under one roof, and seven food trucks dotting the parking lot. Due to the...
by Tony Glenn | May 1, 2026 | Shelbyville, Sponsored, Stories
The bond between a pet owner and their veterinarian is built on years of trust, often culminating in difficult end-of-life decisions. All Seasons Pet Crematory honors this relationship by serving as a dedicated professional extension of the veterinary care team...
by Tony Glenn | May 1, 2026 | Shelbyville, Sponsored, Stories
Nikia Elliott, a lifelong resident of Bedford County, is campaigning for the office of sheriff with a platform built on 25 years of experience and a deep commitment to conservative values. Currently serving as the chief deputy for the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office,...
