Skills Development helps local people find the dignity of work.
AT WORK, Eddie Medley wears many hats: job coach, record keeper, counselor, facilitator, job developer, etc. But he said it all comes down to three important tasks: advocate, facilitate, and...
From the heart
IMAGINE LIFE is a car, and our goal is to make it from one side of the country to the other. The only way to do that is by having a full tank of gas. What is the gas in our lives, as humans, that...
Cheri Blackwell – Local Teacher Works With The Community To Fund More Than 40 Scholarships
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,...
The Bedford County Archives and Records Center Expands its Services
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...
Shelbyville’s First United Methodist Church Celebrates a Historical Birthday
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...
Caregiver Relief Program of Bedford County – A Local Program Serves Caregivers and Alzheimer’s Patients With Heart
SPENDING MOST, if not all, of your time with a loved one that can’t recognize their surroundings, forgets if they’ve eaten recently, or can’t remember your name can be more than overwhelming. It...
Billy Hix – A Love Of The Night Sky Launches Shelbyville Native Into The Future Of His Dreams
TO SAY “the sky’s the limit” is to aim low in the world of Shelbyville native Billy Hix. While the concept of the internet did not exist when Hix was a fifth grader, he’d have had no problem...
Terry and Joanne Theis – Forgiveness and Redemption Reflect God’s Faithfulness To All Who See
WHEN YOU see Terry and Joanne Theis, you’ll likely see them holding hands. Even from a distance, you sense the depth of their love for each other. It’s the picture of their loving relationship that...
Robert Martin Serves More Than Good Food
FOOD IS a universal love language… one that needs no words. Memories are made around the fellowship of the table where love, laughter, and a sense of belonging comingle with the sweet aroma of our...
Judy Gambill – Fair President Is Committed To Our Community
THEY’VE ALWAYS been a part of Judy Gambill’s life—agriculture and faith. Her commitment to serving her community is rooted in them. Gambill grew up in Franklin County and spent her childhood on the...
Taco Feliz Is Taking Classic Mexican Dishes And Elevating Them To A New Modern Level.
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...
A Special Treat For Someone Sweet! Surprise And Delight Your Loved One With Valentine’s Day Treats.
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...
Faith – Leave Them Better Than You Found Them.
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...
Caleb McCall Discusses Shelbyville’s Canvas Community Church Relaunch as Legacy Church.
CALEB MCCALL walked into Canvas Community Church in Manchester as a young adult, not realizing how big an impact they would make in his journey to restoration. He served as the young adult pastor...
Cascade High School’s Career Path Is Eye-Opening.
MANY CHILDREN dream of being teachers when they grow up. They play teacher at home with siblings and stuffed animals, grade papers, teach lessons, and imagine themselves behind the desk and at the...
Community Smokestack Theatre Delivered Christmas Memories.
THE SET is iconic, the family known to those who planned their evenings by the TV Guide in the 70s. “Goodnight, John Boy” became a household phrase. It began as the 1972 movie, “The Homecoming: A...
Bedford County Correctional Facility – Heart, Hope, & Healing
COFFEE FROM a favorite mug, their children’s hugs, and that exhausted feeling from a hard day’s work—all these little things were traded for soul-numbing choices leading to their incarceration. A...
Palliative Care and Hospice Put More Life Into Last Days When Started as Early as Possible.
TWO WORDS strike fear and dread in our hearts. Cancer is number two. While number one is associated with it, it is no longer exclusive to it. Any number of conditions can lead to a call for it; the...
Trena Cook & Coy Tucker – Rides Create Bonds and Infuse Humor Into Treasured Moments.
FOR OVER 35 years, Trena Tucker Cook stood behind the chair. Today, her appointment book is entirely cleared, making time for the most important things in her life—her family. Cook said, “Between...
A Nostalgic Look Back at Our Community
OUR COMMUNITY has a rich history. Businesses, people, and locations have created the foundation of who we are today. Each decade is a building block to our identity, creating a beautiful masterpiece...
The Capri Theatre Plays a Starring Role in Our Stories.
THE NEON invitation to entertainment and escape has stood for almost 75 years at the corner of Depot and North Brittain Streets. But on Wednesday, May 22, 1968, it shined brightest, announcing “The...
Celebrating a Masterpiece
LABOR DAY weekend 1974, Saturday, September 7. The city inhaled Celebration energy and exhaled excitement and anticipation. Nine days of hopefuls— present and future—had entered the ring, walked,...
Connected for life
ON CHRISTMAS Day, in the early 70s, a truck driver drops coins into a truck stop pay phone while piling the rest of his change on the ledge below it. He’s anxious to hear his wife’s and children’s...
Everyone deserves a little Coffee Break
I CANNOT START my day without a cup of delicious coffee. The Coffee Break consistently delivers outstanding specialty drinks, a filling breakfast, amazing lunch options, and a plethora of pastries....
Celebrate Recovery at Gateway Church – We Do Recover
“ I AM A child of the King that is recovered from drug addiction. This February, I’ll have 19 years of being free from methamphetamine and other drugs. God used this program to transform my entire...
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