Letter From the Editor: Charity Spotlight
IN THE quiet corners around us, away from negativity, thrive the true heartbeats of our community — the local charities and the selfless individuals who support them. It’s in these spaces, often...
The Community Development Center’s Programs Turn Challenges Into Possibilities.
WE OFTEN overlook the significance of basic abilities such as independence, clear sight, good hearing, problem-solving skills, and easy access to essential resources. Navigating the challenges...
Laughter, Compassion, and Abundant Food Redefine Saturdays at Feed One Outreach.
IT’S HARD to tell what’s shining the brightest — the Saturday morning sun or the smiles of those gathered outside Gateway (GTWY) Church’s building on Madison Street in Shelbyville. Children laugh...
Miriam Carrick’s Knitted a Good Life
IN A waiting room filled with patients and their families at Nashville’s Sarah Cannon Center, a cancer center named for Minnie Pearl, Miriam Carrick did what she’s always done. She’s not one to mind...
Samantha Shreve Chooses to See the Light After an Unexpected Diagnosis.
LIFE WAS good; it was normal, something Samantha Shreve, then 29, didn’t realize was so precious. As a dental assistant in a local office, catching up with patients was normal. As a mom to two...
Robert and Tabby Stem Know They Have Something Special.
SOME BELIEVE it doesn’t exist; others think it might but believe they’ll never experience it. Some believe it exists only in Hallmark movies and chick-lit novels. You know how it goes. Curled up on...
We Are the Pitners – Continuing a Legacy of Love.
LIFE WITHOUT someone who’s always been there is not just hard. “It’s just weird. That’s the only word I can say when people ask me about it. It’s just the strangest thing,” said Mary Pitner. This...
Ed and Joan Gray Fill Their Life With Family, Education, and Travel.
FORTY YEARS ago, Ed and Joan Gray signed up for the journey of a lifetime. From navigating the early challenges of blending families to exploring the world of education and later venturing on global...
Tiny Temptations With Major Flavor
I’VE KEPT my eyes on Nenitas Delicias for quite a while now and was lucky enough to catch them for lunch one day. The star of my visit was undoubtedly the miniature pancakes adorned with brownie...
Recipes: Savor the Sweetness of Love
IT’S TIME for embracing warmth, love, and the joy of sharing delicious meals with those closest to our hearts. As we endure the lingering winter days, here’s a selection of recipes filled with...
Reynolds Family Math Is a Treasured Formula.
ONCE A week and on holidays, Randy and Edwina (“Wina”) Reynolds make room in their modest home. The goal: memories. The tables are set, and the family meal waits in the kitchen more patiently than...
Lindsey Trice: No Regrets
LINDSEY TRICE was stuck. Life as she knew it changed forever on Mother’s Day in 2018 when she returned home from church to find her father lifeless. “I tried to resuscitate him. [I] tried to do all...
The Lovvorn Family Believes God Has a Plan.
THE RIVALRY of the hometown teams charges the Friday night air. The center snaps the football, and the quarterback slides the ball into the running back’s hands, consistently moving the chains...
Letter From the Editor: From the Heart
IT'S HOLDING the door open for the person behind you. It's sending a sweet text when they cross your mind. It’s stopping by to say “hi” when they’ve had a bad day. Showing up and showing love is...
Mike Clements: The Power of Service
A LIFE OF service begins with a single decision and builds with each next choice. Service in the field of public safety multiplies the reach of those decisions and is life-saving in many...
Brian Riddle’s Miraculous Liver Transplant Journey
IT WAS just another day at the office. As Brian Riddle remembers it, nothing was out of the ordinary. To the staff at Dennis Young Insurance, where Brian is an agent, it definitely wasn’t just...
Definite Wellness Kicks the Aging Process to the Curb.
WITHIN OUR community and not hours away, Definite Wellness, owned by Candi Kinney, a board-certified family nurse practitioner, is not just a clinic but a beacon of hope and transformation. With a...
A Nutter Cat Rescue: Saving Lives, One Kitty at a Time
IN A quiet corner of Bedford County, a dedicated woman is on a mission to save the lives of cats, one feline at a time. Blake Nutter is the founder of A Nutter Cat Rescue, a nonprofit organization...
Letter From the Editor: Hometown Healing
THE FIRST sounds of life are screams and cries of joy. Oxygen fills little lungs for the first time. The lights above are bright. And the beeping machines from every corner of the room can be...
Community Clinic of Shelbyville & Bedford County: Where Compassion Meets Care
IN THE heart of Shelbyville, the Community Clinic of Shelbyville and Bedford County is a priceless resource for those often overlooked by the healthcare system. It’s a place where the fragrance of...
LifeSource Family Solutions Is a Beacon of Hope for All Bedford County Residents and Their Families.
“OUR PEOPLE deserve good things, too,” Misty Bennett told her friend, Laura Huggins. One of the good things she had in mind was accessibility to mental health services for everyone in Bedford...
Recipes: Savor the Flavor of Well-Being
AS WE step into the new year, explore the tastes of hometown healing through recipes built around healthy ingredients. A soup loaded with healthy vegetables flavored with your favorite herbs hits...
Welcome to the Flavor Fiesta!
BIRRIA TACOS have been hailed as a must-try dish, and Los Hermanos undoubtedly excels in this regard. I couldn’t think of anything better to warm me up on this cold night. The tacos quickly...
Calvin Cannon – Bringing the Season Home
AS THE early evening chill chases you to the front porch, slow down a moment before you rush inside. Pause at the bottom of the steps and take in the warm white glow of twinkle lights lining the...
Elevating Your Palate to New Heights of Delights Is Revaira.
NESTLED AT at the edge of a tiny shopping strip is Revaira, hands down the finest dining restaurant Shelbyville has ever had. Don’t let the outside appearance fool you. Inside are dishes once only...
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