by Guest Writer | Jan 1, 2022 | Stories
AS THE 2021 American Mule and Bluegrass festival, help in Shelbyville, Sept. 13-18, was approaching its end, the final prayer was announced on the intercom by Clancy Burk. In his prayer, he stated that the festival would not be measured by money or number of...
by Guest Writer | Jan 1, 2022 | Stories
THE 32ND annual Lone Star National Finals Rodeo is coming to Shelbyville on the Celebration grounds at the Calsonic arena on February 4 and 5 at 7:30 p.m., that’s Friday, the Motogear Warehouse Night, and Saturday, which is Russell Barnett Dodge Night. Adult tickets...
by Guest Writer | Jan 1, 2022 | Stories
“…AS AN appointed official, it is my job to look out for all of the people in Shelbyville. To do that, I need to listen and understand their needs and their perspective, especially if I haven’t experienced what they have,” City Manager Josh Ray said. Ray wants...
by Guest Writer | Jan 1, 2022 | Stories
HELPING RESIDENTS access public meetings and give their input is a high priority for Bedford County officials. Transparency (the community knowing what government officials are doing and why) is an important concept in all public organizations. Citizens need to be...
by Guest Writer | Jan 1, 2022 | Stories
BEDFORD COUNTY Schools Superintendent Dr. Tammy Garrett planned the town hall-style meetings because she understood the importance of listening to parents and hearing their concerns. She hoped the four meetings would help her to better understand what is important to...
by Guest Writer | Dec 1, 2021 | Stories
ALL I want for Christmas iiiiiiis… yoooooOOooooOOoouuuUUUuuu,” Can you hear it already? It’s that time of year once again. And I know there is a crowd of people who agree with the Grinch and would rather not cheer with decorative reds and greens or Mariah...
