June 9, 2026
Lifestyle
Shelbyville Soup Kitchen feeds the needy for 10 years
JAMES WOOD Staff Writer Starting in January of 2016, the Shelbyville Soup Kitchen has continued to provide fresh meals for those in need in the…
Obituaries
Government & Politics
Senior Tax Freeze fiscal note revealed
JAMES WOOD Staff Writer After intense debate during the Bedford County Board of Commissioners’ May regular meeting led to the Senior Property Tax Freeze agenda…
Special Sections
News
City breaks ground on H.V. Griffin expansion
JAMES WOOD Staff Writer Progress has started on the Soccer Complex expansion project at the H.V. Griffin Park in Shelbyville, with employees of the City of Shelbyville along with its City Council and members of the community celebrating with a groundbreaking ceremony. With years of preparation and a $5 million grant from the state that…
Entertainment
Schools’ historical marker reinstalled
JAMES WOOD Staff Writer The Historical Marker for the John McAdams Bedford County Training-Harris High Schools was recently reinstalled, restoring its symbol of the legacy of both schools, rejoining 2,000 other historical markers across the state. In June of 2025, the previous marker was damaged beyond repair due to unknown causes. “Memories of our time…
Sports
Quest For Gold Complete: Viqueens Capture First State Championship
SHAWN DIGIANFELICE Sports Writer The quest is complete. And for the first time in the 100-year history of Community High School, a state championship trophy…
Education
Meet School Superintendent Tim Harwell
JAMES WOODStaff Writer As of June 2, Tim Harwell has taken up the mantle from his position of Assistant Superintendent to become School Superintendent to…