Southside Elementary Students Receive New Shoes and Socks.
THIS SUMMER, the children on Shelbyville’s south side walked, ran, and jumped with happy feet, not because school was out but because every student at Southside Elementary received a new pair of...
Earth Bar Serves Body and Spirit.
L IFE IS noisy. Something or someone constantly competes for our attention, leaving little space for quiet and contemplation. At home in Los Angeles, Ruslan Kushnir’s mind was saturated with...
Letter From the Editor: Savoring the Summer Delights
AS THE sun casts its golden glow upon our world, we find ourselves awakening to the delights of summer – the vibrant colors, the warm breezes, and the echoes of laughter and togetherness. With the...
A New Home Clears the Way for Xanthin Luptak to Care For His Family.
DAN LIPINSKI said, “On the battlefield, the military pledges to leave no soldier behind. As a nation, let it be our pledge that when they return home, we leave no veteran behind.” It’s a pledge...
Morgan Bargers Connects With Families’ Hearts and Souls.
AT 15, a cake decorating course for her birthday started it all. Through it, Morgan Bargers discovered a natural talent for baked creations too pretty to eat. Buttercream icing, fondant, and cupcake...
It’s Always a Party at La Fiesta Grande!
THROUGH THE years, we’ve seen this location change many times. But La Fiesta Grande is quickly becoming the most popular selection so far. Walking through these familiar doors, I was promptly...
Bedford County’s Fairest of the Fair Brings Together Contestants for Beloved Event.
COUNTY FAIR beauty pageants are a long-held American tradition. To this day, they remain popular and draw a large crowd of family and friends to support those on stage. For many, it is a rite of...
Letter From the Editor: The Future Is Bright
WHEN I think of the next generation, I feel excitement. I want this issue of Good News to be a joyous celebration of the young adults who will be the leaders of tomorrow, carrying the torch of...
Bedford County Fair Turns Silver: Celebrating 25 Years of Fun, Food, and Farming!
IT WAS absent for more than 65 years. There were no blue ribbons, midways, cotton candy, or prized livestock competitions. Multiple generations missed the experience of a local county fair until two...
First Community Bank Celebrates 35 Years by Donating $35,000 to Local Nonprofits.
DICTIONARY ENTRIES identify “community” as a noun, but community at its best is an action verb. Shelbyville’s First Community Bank (FCB) has put community at the heart of its mission for 35 years...
Bedford County Is Home to Award- Winning Health Care.
ONE OF the most significant accomplishments of health care professionals is patient satisfaction. Bedford County patients offered positive feedback, which resulted in awards to area professionals...
Carson Brandon and Duran Shavers – A Healing Ride
IT WAS just a red Jeep, but it was a vehicle for healing and processing grief for two Shelbyville families. It was a symbol of celebration of a well-lived life, and for Carson Brandon, it was a...
The Face of Hope: Gene Williams Just Wants to Help.
IN THE ‘50s, Gene Williams and his parents watched helplessly as flood waters rose in and around their Shelbyville Big Springs home. Williams remembers clearly the relief and feelings of hope that...
Mother and Son Team Up to Sell More Than Clothes and Toys.
MOST OF us have shopped online with Facebook groups or Etsy stores, excited to find unique gifts or treats for ourselves. We often have no personal contact with the seller but identify with their...
Madison Martin – Shelbyville Native Works to Return Us to the Moon and Beyond
NOVEMBER 16, 2022. Countless viewers watched as the Artemis 1 Orion spacecraft stood at attention with an eye beyond the sky and waited patiently for the final countdown to lift off. As the...
The Fly Arts Center Presents Theatrical Mystery Favorite,“Clue.”
THE SETTING was dark and ominous, the plot thrilling and mysterious, and the entertainment value was absolutely off the charts! What else could be expected for the recent production of “Clue” at The...
Get Ready for a Musical Rendezvous This Summer.
SUMMER IS a season of warmth, joy, and fun. It is a time when people get together to enjoy the outdoors, dance to great music, and make unforgettable memories. Summer music festivals are a perfect...
Explore Summer’s Invitation to Escape and Explore.
SUMMER’S NOT just for outdoors! Fellowship with friends and family while experiencing our area’s best arts and entertainment, indoors and out. Don’t forget the fireworks, but there’s more than...
Area Activities Welcome Families to Make the Most of Summer.
FINDING SOMETHING the whole family can do during the summer can be challenging. The beach is too crowded, and the amusement parks are too far away. And both can be astronomically expensive. You are...
Discovering a Local Legend – Laura Trescott Ledbetter Was Ahead of Her Time.
AN OLD ledger-turned-scrapbook testifies to the tenacious and adventurous spirit of a woman ahead of her time. Glued to the aged pages is a series of encouraging quotes, more roadmap than sentiment...
Letter From The Editor – Your Local Summer Guide
THE AIR is thick and heavy, like a woolen blanket draped over the landscape. The sun blazes down, casting a golden glow over the world below. The grass is tall and green, swaying in the breeze like...
Community Elementary Installs a Tool to Increase Literacy.
PROGRAMS LIKE Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library are a blessing, putting books into the hands of children from birth to 5 years. But once a child enters school, their library may not continue to...
Nearest Green Distillery Is Home to the Guinness Book of World Records’ Longest Bar.
NEAREST GREEN Distillery’s local and worldwide influence expanded when it opened its doors to The Humble Baron on March 23, 2023. With something for everyone, The Humble Baron features a 17-station,...
Foster Grandparent Program Sends Seniors Back to School.
AH, RETIREMENT! We dream about it, save for it, and imagine how we’ll fill our days. While many seniors and retirees find countless ways to spend their time, others discover extra time on their...
Billie Crowell Connects to the World and Us Through Music.
IT’S A life of song. Spend 15 minutes with Billie Crowell, and tell me you don’t walk away with a song in your heart, a smile on your face, and a pep in your step. She says music is God’s gift to...
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