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Check out Bell Buckle's upcoming Songwriters' Festival
Conserving water locally can help neighboring counties suffering from drought conditions.
Community High School was among an impressive 117 high schools across Tennessee which have been recognized this year as FAFSA Champions for the Class of 2024.
Every little financial shot-in-the-arm is a boost for Shelbyville Bedford County Public Library.
Top sports story
William Bobo (15) tallied over 260 total yards and 3 TDs (all rushing) against Columbia Central on Friday night.

Golden Eagles Complete Wild 4th Quarter Comeback to Win Region Opener Against Columbia Central

Shelbyville Central overcame a 24-14 fourth quarter deficit by outscoring the visiting Lions 20-0 in the final 3 minutes of the game to come away with the scintillating 34-24 win in their Region 5-5A opener. 
High School Sports
The Cascade Lady Champions held off a late Huntland rally to come away with the 3-2 win at home on Tuesday night.
The Cascade Champions emerged victorious after more than three hours of gametime in the annual “Battle of Bedford” against cross-town rival Community, 49-34, on Friday night. 
The Cascade Champions struggled on the road against the Huntland Hornets, falling 40-7 on Friday night.
The Shelbyville Central Golden Eagles went on the road and found a way to eke out a nailbiter against the Coffee County Red Raiders, after Stephen Bobo found his brother, William Bobo, down the right sideline for a 64-yard touchdown with 2:17 left to take the lead for good, 32-28, on Thursday night.
The Cascade Champions were simply outmatched in their home opener against the Richland Raiders on Friday night with the visitors taking the win, 54-14, in Jared Carkuff’s long-anticipated return to The Stable. 
College sports
Omari Kelly (1) scored both of MTSU's touchdowns against WKU on Saturday night.
Redzone woes stall Blue Raiders in loss to Hilltoppers
Middle Tennessee football found success late, but not enough early, falling behind in the first half to Western Kentucky in an eventual 49-21 loss at Johnny "Red" Floyd Stadium on Saturday evening.
Nick Vattiato (11) finished 21/33 for 209 yards and 1 INT through the air at Ole Miss on Saturday.
Blue Raiders Fall at No. 6 Ole Miss for First Loss of 2024
Middle Tennessee football dropped its first game of the season on Saturday afternoon at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium, falling 52-3 to No. 6 Ole Miss.
Frank Peasant (3, blue) dives into the end zone for the game-winning TD vs Tennessee Tech with 15 seconds left in the fourth quarter. Peasant finished with 10 carries for 49 yards and 2 TDs on Saturday night.
More Than 10 Years Later, The Dark Clouds Didn’t Linger For Derek Mason
The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders won in heart-stopping fashion, 32-25, in their season-opener against rival Tennessee Tech after a more than two-hour weather delay in Murfreesboro on Saturday night.
Adri Rhoda (6) is aiming to win C-USA Player of the Year after a First Team All-Conference selection last season.
“We’re Right There, And We Are Ready” – MTSU Volleyball Pushing For NCAA Tournament Berth This Season
Coming off the program’s first 20-win season since 2011, MTSU is looking to punch that NCAA Tournament ticket for the first time in 14 years.
MTSU Women's Golf announced their 2024-25 Fall Tournament Schedule.
MTSU Women’s Golf Sets 2024-25 Fall Tournament Slate
The Middle Tennessee women's golf program has released its fall slate of tournaments for the 2024-25 season. Head coach Lauren Giesecke's first fall campaign features two in-state tournaments and …
College sports
Adri Rhoda (6) is aiming to win C-USA Player of the Year after a First Team All-Conference selection last season.

“We’re Right There, And We Are Ready” – MTSU Volleyball Pushing For NCAA Tournament Berth This Season

Coming off the program’s first 20-win season since 2011, MTSU is looking to punch that NCAA Tournament ticket for the first time in 14 years.

‘We Have As Good Of A Chance As Anybody’ – Derek Mason After Day Five of Fall Camp

The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders held a post-practice media session on Tuesday morning, and with less than 25 days left until Week One kicks off at home against Tennessee Tech, the excitement was …
Sports - Column
Comments from Uruguay's manager, Marcelo Biesla, following their penalty shootout victory over Brazil last week sparked intense discussion about the state of the sport of soccer.
Special Sections

Nov. 5 Election Approaches

Please find important information from Bedford County Election Office and the State of Tennessee, regarding the Nov 5 election.

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Other local news

Veterans Resource Fair Saturday, Sept. 14

Crawl, Walk, Run Job and Resource Fair planned Saturday on historic public square

Is the '81 Act Best for This County?

This is the second part of a feature on the validity of the County's '81 Financial Mangement Act. Part I ran in Thursday's Times-Gazette

Merchant Spotlight

Shop local everyday but especially during the horse show season. Support our local merchants.

THE FUTURE-RIDERS LIKE OLIVIA

The Times-Gazette proudly salutes the past, present and future TWHNC. Pick up a copy of your local paper this week at stores all over town and at the T-G office, 411 Elm St. Office hours are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursdays from 8 to 11 a.m. and closed Fridays. Online subscriptions available at t-g.com
From the opinion pages
Columns & Editorials

Where We Stand

As more groups and unofficial organizations emerge in our community in hopes of taking an active role in our upcoming local elections, we would like to clearly and definitively share our views and …

National Immunization Awareness Month

Margaret Anderson is a nurse practitioner at Vanderbilt Integrated Pediatrics-Tullahoma. In her column, she shares the importance of vaccinations for people of all ages.
Letters

Letter to Editor: July 18, 2024

Dear Editor: The attempted assassination of former president Trump on Saturday while at a political rally in Pennsylvania ended with Trump slightly wounded and tragically a civilian attendee killed …

Racism, by any other name, is just as perverse

Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary defines racism as, "Racism, noun, a belief that race is a fundamental determinant of human traits and capacities and that racial differences produce an inherent …
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It's pumpkin spice season: 17 fall coffee drinks ranked from healthiest to unhealthiest
Hers ranks 17 fall coffee drinks from top chains in the U.S. to determine the healthiest and unhealthiest seasonal indulgences.
Four Ways to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
(BPT) - Hispanic Heritage Month, which begins on September 15 and ends on October 15, is the perfect opportunity to celebrate the vibrant culture and significant contributions of Hispanic and Latino …