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Fiery crash leads to fatality

Murfreesboro Police have identified the driver who was killed in a crash Sunday morning.  MPD's Fatal Accident Crash Team identified the driver as 62 yr old Donnie Beasley.   …

Jail intake: June 6

The following were charged by the Shelbyville Police Department, Bedford County Sheriff’s Office, Tennessee Highway Patrol, or 17th Judicial District Drug Task Force. They are only charged; …

Community calendar: June 6

WEDNESDAY Retired teachers Bedford County Retired Teachers will meet Wednesday, June 7, at 11 a.m., at Emmy's Restaurant (Urban Plantation). Chris White will be the speaker.  Dues may …

Bridge dedicated in memory of former Bedford County Mayor Jimmy Woodson

A bridge over the Duck River on Simms Road, west of Shelbyville, has been named for the late county mayor, county commissioner, and educator Jimmy Woodson. An unveiling and dedication ceremony was …

Celebration welcomes Travis Emore as Director of Arena Operation and Events

The Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration recently hired Travis Emore to be the Director of Arena Operations and Events.  Emore will directly oversee the operations of Cooper Steel Arena …

Coldwell Banker advances funds to fix up properties

Many people could sell their home or rental property for more money if it was fixed up and made to look better. Sometimes this might mean painting, flooring, outdoor cleanup and fixup, smaller …
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High school sports

Cascade’s West inks with Oklahoma Baptist

When it came time for Cascade’s Cole West to make his college pick, persistence paid off as he signed his letter of intent to continue his football career with Oklahoma Baptist. West never …
Simmons extends career with Purple and Gold, signs with Bethel
Since kindergarten, M.J. Simmons has been a fixture on the basketball courts in Unionville.  After elementary school, Simmons was a part of the Community Middle School team for three …
Shelbyville father and son reflect on Eagles' recent and past successes
Shelbyville Central's Golden Eagle baseball team just completed one of their most successful seasons ever, just one win away from the TSSAA Spring Fling. The team advanced to the State sectional …
Viqueens down Kingston on Wessner's 9th inning double
MURFREESBORO — The Community Viqueens put runners on base throughout the game, but it wasn’t until a ninth inning double by Taylar Wessner scored Kailani Allen with the lone run of the …
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Features

A new lease on life

Moral Reconation Therapy is a 16-step program designed to help inmates have a new lease on life. Used nationwide, the program was implemented at the Bedford County Jail last year, and since then, it …
From the opinion pages
Columns & Editorials

Hey Preach!

Every Sunday morning as I walked through the doors of the Church, I would hear this greeting from Mary Lee McKay, “Hey Preach!” I can still hear her voice today as I sit here in my …

AI

Well, it has happened. Some people became too smart and helped open the doors to the development of something even smarter than they are. Artificial Intelligence, AI, has been everywhere in the …
Letters

Letter to the editor: June 3

Dear Editor: Mrs. Zoe Watkins is right on with her insightful editorial in Tuesday's T-G Gazette concerning the importance of local news and the media presenting it.  So many times, folks …

Letter to the editor: May 18

Dear Editor: As an attorney hoping to contribute to the public interest, I read the letter of Mr. Bo Gill, Chairman of the Bedford County Republican Party, to Representative Pat Marsh which you …