October 19, 2026
News
Alderman: Wartrace in ‘rebuilding mode’
By ZOË WATKINS zwatkins@bedfordcountpost.com Having been established since 1852, Wartrace has seen its fair share of ups and downs. Recently, the town has seen confrontations between its mayor and aldermen…
Principal announced for Cartwright Elementary School
Shelbyville – Bedford County Superintendent of Schools Tammy Garrett is pleased to announce that Whitney Yoes has been named principal of Cartwright Elementary School, a pre-k – 5th elementary school…
Restoration continues for Greer Cemetery
By ZOË WATKINS zwatkins@bedfordcountypost.com Bob Finney brushed away dead leaves from a headstone buried beneath. “This is another Greer wife,” he muttered. “Died 1843.” Greer Cemetery is the oldest community…
City ordinance: no more cock-a-doodle-doo
By MARK MCGEE mmcgee@bedforcountypost.com The Shelbyville City Council is trying to be fair to fowl owners within the city limits. During a special called workshop last week, council members reviewed…
Wartrace Mayor chastised by aldermen
By ZOË WATKINS zwatkins@bedfordcountypost.com After an emotional work session on Oct. 19, the Wartrace Board Aldermen are considering recommending that Mayor Brian Ross resign. Though it was not published on…
Margaret Petty selected as Director of Library Services
By MARK MCGEE mcmgee@bedfordcountypost.com When the Board of Trustees interviewed candidates for the Director of Library Services position for the Shelbyville-Bedford County Library, they discovered their best candidate was already…
Staying power and the right place
By MARK MCGEE mmcgee@bedfordcountypost.com In a few months a visitor will have an easier time finding a bed in Shelbyville. Jasmin Patel, hotelier of the new Shelbyville Hampton Inn, was…
‘A roller-coaster’
Animal Control experiences overcrowding, closures STAFF REPORT The Bedford County Animal Control is “running things a little different,” said to Josie Lowery, Director of BCAC, during the Law Enforcement Committee…
Free dental care day coming Nov. 3
By ZOË WATKINS zwatkins@bedfordcountypost.com A Hometown Care Day featuring free dentistry will be held Friday, Nov. 3, at First Baptist Church, 304 E. Depot St., starting at 7:30 a.m. Husband…
City Council members seeking direction for economic hire
By MARK MCGEE mmcgee@bedfordcountypost.com The City of Shelbyville is taking a Chinese menu approach to deciding what to do in the area of economic development. In Column A they are…