April 23, 2026
Lifestyle
Chain saw art is Marshalek’s niche
MARK MCGEE Staff Writer The first hint that something might be interesting is the large Bigfoot lurking in the woods just off Pickle Road. An…
Obituaries
Government & Politics
REAPPRAISAL – HOW DOES IT AFFECT YOUR PROPERTY TAX BILL?
A message from the Bedford County government In late April, many Bedford County property owners received their reappraisal notices. Due to a variety of factors,…
News
Leadership Bedford celebrates 2025-26 Class
JAMES WOOD Staff Writer Leadership Bedford, a program led by the Shelbyville-Bedford Chamber of Commerce, honored the graduates of its Youth and Adult Class of 2025-26 in a dinner held on April 21. The mission of the program is to equip youth and adults with experience in community service, leadership and teamwork skills and opportunities…
Entertainment
Historical Figures of Bedford County: Ike Farrar
JAMES WOOD Staff Writer Among one of the most integrated members of the community for decades, Isaiah “Ike” Farrar legacy in Flat Creek and Bedford County as a whole is longstanding. Born in 1919, Ike was born to the Farrar family who has resided in the Middle Tennessee for generations and throughout his life would…
Special Sections
Sports
Viqueens Down Summertown, Escape Eagleville in Extra Inning Slugfest
SHAWN DIGIANFELICE Sports Writer Community combined a dominant pitching performance with timely hitting, defeating Summertown on Monday before rallying for a walk-off win over Eagleville…
Education
Motlow Brings its Aviation Simulation Lab to the Airport
JAMES WOOD Staff Writer Motlow State Community College (MSCC) has moved its state-of-the-art Aviation Simulation Lab equipment to the Shelbyville Municipal Airport, further increasing accessibility…