Clara Grace Sanders: From cookies to cockpits

Clara Grace Sanders: From cookies to cockpits

WE’VE ALL heard, “The sky’s the limit,” but for Clara Grace Sanders, the sky isn’t the limit — it’s home! From a young age, she attended several Girls in Aviation events with her Girl Scout troop, and each visit nurtured her growing fascination with airplanes and...
Bedford County Fair: Blue ribbons and big smiles

Bedford County Fair: Blue ribbons and big smiles

THE BEDFORD County Fair, July 14-19, 2025, brought a blend of lighthearted, down-home entertainment and beloved traditions, reminding us why this yearly event buzzes with anticipation. This year, two crowd-pleasing events were added that left fairgoers talking long...
Letter From the Editor

Letter From the Editor

“FRANKENSTEIN,” PUBLISHED in 1818, is considered the first science fiction novel. The Gothic story cracked open an entire genre of literature that has endless new entries today. It inspired scientists and remains a staple in pop culture over two centuries later. With...
Melonie Valleroy: From janitor to pharmacist

Melonie Valleroy: From janitor to pharmacist

WHEN MELONIE Valleroy entered second grade, her mom started a job as a pharmacy technician at Middle Tennessee Pharmacy Services (MTPS), so Valleroy often spent time there after school and during summer breaks. When Valleroy became a freshman at Cascade High School,...