From Fear to Forecast – Elijah Kirby Flipped the Tables on Severe Weather.
STORMS DEMAND our attention. They’re no big deal to some and stir crippling anxiety in others. Between those opposites is everyone else. Despite these differences, one thing unites us: our desire...
9/11 Fueled Jesse Julien’s Dream to Help Others.
LIKE THE day Kennedy was shot, or when we watched as man took one small step on the moon, we will never forget 9/11, watching as planes crashed into the World Trade Center and the towers fell. First...
Greg Belter and Renee Sanders Are Among the First Responders Saving Lives With Teamwork.
“Bedford County 911, what is the address of your emergency?” are the first words that mean help is coming. The calm voice stays with you until someone arrives on the scene. But the work of the 911...
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New Alliance Unleashes Unlimited Opportunities for Economic Growth. Shelbyville-Bedford Partnership and Shelbyville Chamber of Commerce recently announced a new collaborative relationship to support...
Letter From the Editor: A Breath of Fresh Air
NOTHING EXCITES me more than the idea of autumn. The trees are beautiful and never fail to take your breath away and then give it back to you. The perfect Saturday is a cool breeze coming in from...
Follow Father Edwuin Cardona’s Unconventional Path to St. William of Montevergine Catholic Church.
AS THE DIVERSITY of the population of Shelbyville and Bedford County evolves, so does the congregation of St. William of Montevergine Catholic Church. The church celebrated the first anniversary of...
Shelbyville’s Nostalgic Popcorn Stand Returns to Historic Square, Igniting Memories and Creating New Ones.
THE SMALLEST building on Shelbyville’s historic square anchors the childhood memories of countless residents. Big enough for only one person, its tiny footprint connects our hearts to the past and...
Highway 41 Toy Convoy and Show Delivers Christmas Joy.
WHAT DOESN’T resemble a sleigh or make a rooftop landing but delivers Christmas toys? It’s the Highway 41 Toy Convoy and Show topping the hill on Highway 64, entering Wartrace on the first Sunday in...
Craig & Wheeler Realty & Auction Celebrates a Milestone.
FOR AN evening, they replaced the cadence of the auctioneer’s chant for a time-transporting trio’s acoustic guitar, harmonica, and smooth vocals on easy rock hits of decades past. Closing document...
Brooke Smith Sanders Continues Her Family’s Legacy as a Third-Generation Farmer.
GROWTH IS stunted in the shadows. A healthy balance of sun and shade, light and dark, warmth and cool all produce the best in life. While Brooke Smith Sanders is her father’s daughter, walking side...
Bell Buckle Craft Fair Welcomes Fall and Holiday Shoppers.
E ACH SEASON brings its traditions, but few compare to one annual kick off to fall and holiday shopping. Unphased by weather fluctuations, only thunderstorms send shoppers scattering to shelter....
American Mule & Bluegrass Festival and Uncle Dave Macon Days Partner to Bring the Traditions and Influence of Our Past Into Our Present.
SEPTEMBER’S NOONDAY sun showed no mercy as the field hands repeatedly ripped the corn from its stalk, dropping it into long burlap sacks draped across their bodies. Clothes and bulging harvest bags...
Rise and Shine It’s Morning Glory Donuts
MORNING GLORY Donuts offers a delightful haven for donut aficionados seeking an unforgettable culinary experience. From the moment I stepped inside the charming bakery, the sweet aroma of...
Andrew Reeves to Represent the Webb School at the Junior National Championship.
THE SUN shone brightly over Jekyll Island as Andrew Reeves, a sophomore at The Webb School (TWS), swung his golf club, striking the white ball with a hard thud. A surge of joy filtered through him...
Letter From the Editor: Chasing Dreams, Creating Legends
OUR HOMETOWN sports is not simply a spectacle of athletic prowess; it is a celebration of the human spirit -- an embodiment of the unwavering bond that emerges when we come together to support our...
Brooks Healing Center Celebrates Its First Anniversary
RECOVERING FROM drug and alcohol addiction is not only possible, but life can be even more meaningful and beautiful afterward. Just ask Tyler Bowman, founder and CEO of Brooks Healing Center (BHC). ...
Leadership Bedford Teens Raise Awareness and Funds for Better Mental Health.
INSPIRED BY their own experiences and unique challenges, students from Youth Leadership Bedford recently made a lasting impact by hosting the first annual Benefit For Hope on April 15 at Shelbyville...
Webb Graduates Will Be Equipped to Thrive and Lead in Every Corner of the Globe.
BEFORE THE Webb School closed its 153rd year, which saw the largest enrollment in school history and the most diverse student body with students from five continents, 22 countries, and 12 states,...
The Celebration Welcomes Cooper Steel as Its Arena Partner
THE CALSONIC Arena, located at the Celebration grounds, has a new identity — the Cooper Steel Arena. The exterior and the interior received much-needed updates, including fresh exterior paint, an...
Jaxon Sheffield Proves He Shines Just as Brightly as His Brothers
IT WAS a Friday evening in early June, and varsity baseball player Jaxon Sheffield had recently graduated from Cascade High School (CHS). Most young men his age might be out on the town celebrating...
Brandi Smith – The Glue That Holds It All Together.
BRANDI SMITH said she was an unusually talkative and wild child who teetered somewhere between Scout from "To Kill a Mockingbird" and Idgie Threadgoode from "Fried Green Tomatoes." "I talked too...
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Wartrace music legend memorialized with historic marker. WARTRACE CELEBRATED its musical heritage in June with the unveiling of a marker honoring jazz trombonist Jimmy Cleveland, a Wartrace...
Alyvia & Alyssa Smith – The ‘Dynamic Duo’ of Shelbyville Central High School
WHILE THE years have flown by too quickly, and Amanda Shelton has begged for time to pause and let her catch her breath, she’s never stopped being in awe of her daughters, Alyvia and Alyssa Smith....
Bringing the World to Wartrace – Four Decades of the Strolling Jim
SINCE 1979, Lazarus Lake has organized the annual Strolling Jim Ultra 40 Marathon in Wartrace, Tennessee. According to Lake, some of the best runners in the world have been to Bedford County for the...
Recipes: Touchdown Favorites
IT’S THAT time of year again when friends gather, jerseys are donned, and anticipation fills the air. Whether you’re an avid sports fan or simply enjoy the camaraderie, there’s one thing that can...
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