by Tina Neeley | Jan 13, 2023 | Shelbyville, Stories
CHERI BLACKWELL was born to be a teacher — it’s in her genes. Retired teacher Brenda Ayers, Blackwell’s aunt, influenced a family of educators: her daughter, Robin Ayers Adcock; her granddaughter, Haylie Spence Dial; and her niece, Blackwell. “Watching her made me...
by Tina Neeley | Jan 13, 2023 | Shelbyville, Stories
STEP INTO the office of the Bedford County Archives and Records Center (BCARC) with me. Now, close your eyes and take a deep breath. That’s more than the smell of old books and records; that’s a current of electricity powering a teleporter loaded with archaeological...
by Tina Neeley | Jan 13, 2023 | Shelbyville, Stories
A CHURCH THAT has endured fire, natural disasters, the Civil War, cholera epidemics, and a global pandemic persevered and held its Bicentennial Plus Two celebration Sunday, September 18, 2022. The location has changed throughout time, but the church is not the...
by Guest Writer | Jan 13, 2023 | Shelbyville, Stories
WITH SO many options for Mexican restaurants, how do you stand out from the crowd? Birria pizza, quesadillas with Flaming Hot Cheetos, or elote in a cup sure will help to be unique. These are innovative dishes I’ve never heard of or seen before being introduced to...
by Guest Writer | Jan 13, 2023 | Shelbyville, Stories
ROSES ARE red, violets are blue, treat your loved one to a treat that is made by you! Whether you’re celebrating the beginnings of a new relationship, or spending the day with your longtime sweetheart, sharing a sweet treat or meal together can be a great way to show...
by Kali Bradford | Jan 13, 2023 | Shelbyville, Stories
I DON’T KNOW a stranger. Call it a hazard of my job as a writer, but I genuinely enjoy meeting people, and it is even better if I can turn them into friends. There’s a great quote by Maya Angelou that reminds us of the importance of the effect we have on each other....
