by Amanda E. West | Jul 9, 2026 | Shelbyville, Stories
I PLUNKED MY keys and cellphone into the plastic tray. Two windowless metal doors separated us from the outside world. A third interior door was unbolted, and Lt. Chris Cook, the director of the Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT) program, invited us deeper into the bowels...
by Amanda E. West | Jul 9, 2026 | Shelbyville, Stories
THE HOMETOWN Heroes & Harmony event, sponsored by the United Veterans Council of Bedford County, began as an invitation-only event before welcoming our community to a free concert on the courthouse steps. On Friday, May 1, the parking lot of the Veterans of...
by Tony Glenn | Jul 9, 2026 | Shelbyville, Sponsored, Stories
Starting a new school year is a major milestone for children and their families. Finding the right environment can set the tone for a student’s entire educational journey. Victory Baptist Academy is currently welcoming families to experience its campus as it...
by Tony Glenn | Jun 17, 2026 | Shelbyville, Sponsored, Stories
There is a distinct, quiet sharpness to the grief of losing a pet, a heavy silence where a wagging tail or a soft purr used to be. For Shelbyville families navigating this difficult loss, All Seasons Pet Crematory has quietly become a safe haven, turning a painful...
by Tony Glenn | Jun 12, 2026 | Shelbyville, Sponsored, Stories
In an era of corporate mergers and automated phone menus, Jones Heating & Cooling is a family-owned and operated business. For the community of Shelbyville and the surrounding area, the company is a friendly neighbor that has been a part of the community for...
by Wesley Bryant | Jun 11, 2026 | Letter From the Editor, Shelbyville, Stories
THE SCREEN door clicks shut with a familiar rattle. The backpack makes a heavy thud when it hits the floor. It’s the smell of a roast that’s been simmering all afternoon, garlic and slow-cooked patience, drifting through a house on a Tuesday evening. In these rooms,...
