October 19, 2026
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Split commission eventually passes $10M projects bundle
By ZOË WATKINS zwatkins@bedfordcountypost.com After a contentious Board of Commissioners meeting on May 14, the resolution to pass a $10 million capital outlay note to fund several county and school…
Future of Walking Horse industry up in the air
Correction: The original story quoted Mark Farrar as saying, “We are asking for any kind of special treatment,” when it should read, “We aren’t asking for any kind of special…
Landlord transparency becomes law in Tennessee
From Staff Reports The Tennessee State Assembly passed amended versions of House Bill 1814 and Senate Bill 1694 in the final days of the 2024 legislative session, providing additional protections…
Council approves retail development service
By MARK MCGEE mmcgee@bedfordcountypost.com The City of Shelbyville moved forward with its plans for retail development as Shelbyville City Council members unanimously approved a professional services contract with Retail Strategies,…
Pat Marsh secures $10K for the Fallen Firefighter Memorial
Speaker Pro Tempore Pat Marsh, R-Shelbyville, secured $10,500 in state funding to help care and maintain the Tennessee Fallen Firefighter Memorial in Bell Buckle. The Tennessee Fallen Firefighter Memorial was…
Tony Rice Center expands facility
By ZOË WATKINS zwatkins@bedfordcountypost.com “Everyone has a story to tell; you just have to be willing to listen.” That is a quote written on a whiteboard at the Tony Rice…
USDA cracks down on Walking Horse industry with stronger rules
By MARK MCGEE mmcgee@bedfordcountypost.com Once again, the future of the Tennessee Walking Horse industry hangs in the balance, and once again, the rulings of the United States Department of Agriculture…
State announces $163M to expand broadband
United Communications, Bedford Co. to be included From Staff Reports Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD) Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter announced on Tuesday that…
USDA releases new HPA rule
From Staff Reports The United States Department of Agriculture released a copy of the new Horse Protection Act rule that will be published in the upcoming weeks and will be…
EAGLES’ HEARTBEAT
Trice rejoins Eagles after near-fatal incident By GARY JOHNSON Sports Writer It’s amazing how a tragic event can end up being a huge blessing in disguise. Such was the case…