by Wesley Bryant | Apr 15, 2023 | Stories
THE ECONOMIC Policy Institute reports that for every dollar spent at a locally owned business, 68 cents of it stays in the local economy. Compare this to 32 cents staying in a local community when spending money at a chain store. The University of Florida conducted an...
by Tina Neeley | Apr 15, 2023 | Stories
MUCH OF education, it feels, centers on a correct answer. Knowing the answer is the key to success, and fourth grade teacher Kelly Heflin gets it in more ways than one. Many children answer “teacher” to the what do you want to be when you grow up question. Some...
by Tina Neeley | Apr 15, 2023 | Stories
A CAMERA’S VIEWFINDER in the hands of a shy, awkward 14-year-old became the portal to a successful professional photography career for Shelbyville’s Nelson Holliman. What began as another way to experience nature combines with portrait photography to preserve memories...
by Guest Writer | Apr 15, 2023 | Stories
FOR THE pinnacle of country cooking, look no further than The Bell Buckle Café. This world-famous restaurant is serving meals reminiscent of eating at Mama’s table for dinner — soul food only found in the South and guaranteed to bring back special memories with every...
by Kali Bradford | Apr 15, 2023 | Stories
A LOCAL ORGANIZATION, Bedford Builds for Habitat for Humanity, works year-round to help those in need in Bedford County. Their tireless efforts never cease, and they always look for ways to help the community. Recently, staff, volunteers, and others special to the...
by Wesley Bryant | Mar 11, 2023 | Stories
I THINK OF education the same way I think of the spring season. In that time of year, out of season and lifeless-looking trees begin to bloom and become like new. The new nutrients, new water, and new sunlight create new opportunities. They drop seeds, give us food to...
