It’s exactly what Bedford County needs at this moment: a vision for the future that’s cohesive and benefits the whole community.
If you had asked me a couple years ago what a …
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By ZOË WATKINS - zwatkins@t-g.com
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3/11/23
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2023 could be one of Shelbyville’s best years.
Or it could turn out not so well. What we see by next New Year’s will depend on cooperation, ambition, and a forward-thinking …
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David Melson
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1/3/23
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According to the Tennessee Department of Corrections, 94% of incarcerated people in Tennessee will be released in three years.
Lt. Chris Cook, programs director at the Bedford County Jail, asked a …
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Zoe Watkins - zwatkins@t-g.com
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12/31/22
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I would not describe myself as a climate activist. But I would describe myself as a conservationist. That is, I believe we should be good stewards of what we have here on earth.
And I believe this …
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By ZOË WATKINS - zwatkins@t-g.com
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11/1/22
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On November 8, voters will head to the polls. This year, you will have a key vote to cast on four constitutional amendments, including Amendment 1, which would enshrine right-to-work in our state …
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Pat Marsh
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10/22/22
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Sadly, a part of the Times-Gazette content includes obituaries. Actually, it is statistically known to be the most read section of the newspaper. It is how we say our final goodbyes to those in our …
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No, I don’t remember the events of Sept. 11, 2001.
But that doesn’t stop me from trying to understand and “remember” through other peoples’ …
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Zoe Haggard
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9/10/22
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To run with a party or not run with a party? The outcomes of this last county commission election were interesting. A handful of Republican victors will now be occupying the seats of Independents. …
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Zoe Haggard
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8/13/22
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I was intrigued by a statement Mayor Chad Graham made recently about the property tax increase and pay scale readjustment.
“So, when we look at this number and it seems like a great …
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Zoe
Haggard
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7/30/22
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As you’ve probably noticed in the last month, candidates are out heavily campaigning for county offices, prior to the Aug. 4 General Election.
There’s still time to early vote. …
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By DAWN HANKINS - dhankins@t-g.com
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7/26/22
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Bedford County, like many other surrounding areas, has a homeless issue. Is it larger than others?
Regardless, it is still something that has to be dealt with in a proper manner. Given the …
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Dawn Hankins
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6/25/22
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Development has its benefits.
Prospective new development has fueled what years of begging and pleading by longtime locals couldn’t accomplish: The state is signalizing the U.S. 231 …
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By David Melson
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6/18/22
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Can a community grow too fast? With all the developments coming to Bedford it’s hard not to think about that question.
If you’ve talked to me before, you probably know I am from …
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The Cascade community has expressed to me this week that citizens in attendance at Tuesday’s school board meeting should have been recognized with their questions and comments.
Please …
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Dawn Hankins
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5/21/22
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The recent disclosure that a leak to the public has occurred—one disclosing the upcoming ruling by the Supreme Court on the constitutionality of the Roe vs. Wade abortion …
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By Charles David Sliger - Special to T-G
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5/14/22
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Editor’s note: In today’s issue you will find a photo of this week’s gas prices. In Shelbyville, we leveled in most places at around $4.15 per gallon. With this increase, how will …
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By DAWN HANKINS - T-G News Editor
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5/14/22
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This week I was looking over the COVID count numbers for the county, as I normally do. (We are down to 4 cases, as of last report of April 9.)
Then, I saw a Facebook post by John Carney …
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Dawn Hankins
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4/16/22
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Easter is such a great time to humble ourselves like little children. I still love Easter egg hunts. While I love chocolate and peanut butter like a kid, my greatest joy has been sharing the Easter story over the years.
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By DAWN HANKINS - dhankins@t-g.com
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4/2/22
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We look in our rear view mirrors a lot. Some days we see beautiful scenery, like sunrises and sunsets. Other days, it seems like everyone is on our back.
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Dawn Hankins
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3/19/22
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I wanted to take a minute today to address a Facebook post (something I don’t really do much) in which a follower commented in reference to T-G post: 35 Cases of COVID in Bedford County. She plainly stated, ‘We don’t care.’
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Dawn Hankins
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3/15/22
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