by Guest Writer | Aug 1, 2022 | Shelbyville, Stories
KABOOM. LIGHTNING struck a tower of speakers for the horse show. The storm was relentless; it had no signs of stopping. The problem was, it knocked out an entire tower of speakers. A baseball game can go on without a public address system (PA system). A football game...
by Guest Writer | Aug 1, 2022 | Shelbyville, Stories
ALL STUDENTS deserve equal academic success opportunities, but every student learns differently. Over 14,000 students in the state of Tennessee are given a second chance at academic success that they otherwise would not receive, thanks to schools like Bedford County...
by Guest Writer | Aug 1, 2022 | Shelbyville, Stories
CHARLES MCDONALD is the show chair- man for the Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration, but that’s not the only hat he has worn in the center ring. For the past five decades, Charles has given his all to help progress the horse show. 50 years ago, he started as...
by Guest Writer | Aug 1, 2022 | Shelbyville, Stories
AFTER A challenging past few seasons, Cascade Middle School’s baseball team recently earned the title of conference champions. Cascade High School alumnus and boys head baseball coach, Justin Reese, played baseball from the age of 4 up until his high school career....
by Guest Writer | Aug 1, 2022 | Shelbyville, Stories
IT WAS a cool summer in Bedford County. School started after the Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration. Students were excited to show off their new school clothes on the grounds. It was the first time everyone would be back together. Dee Foster remembers those...
by Tina Neeley | Aug 1, 2022 | Shelbyville, Stories
DEFINING THE meaning of teacher requires more than Merriam-Webster; it takes a deeper look and a second glance. More than a job with a summer-long vacation, teachers are motivated by their love for children and desire to see them succeed in life. Their motivation is...
