Tomorrow is Mother’s Day 2021, and I have been thinking about my wonderful mother all week, and missing her every day. I have also been thinking about what a wonderful mother my wife is to our children, and our grandchildren, and sometimes she even has to ‘mother’ me...

“I am here among you as one who serves. Respectfully, Jesus Christ.” Those are the words on a bookmark that I keep in one of my devotionals. That simple note is a constant reminder to me that I too am called to be a servant. As one of Jesus’ disciples I am to follow His example, and be of service to others...

Jenni Byford recently expressed how she was “ecstatic” to be named the 2021Thomas Magnet Teacher of the Year. Byford says she’s been lucky enough to call Bedford County home for the last 11 years. She and her husband, Jeremy, enjoy spending time with their three grown children Lauren, R.J., and John Michael. The family, she adds, also have 3 “fur babies”- Max, a German Shepherd and Ringo and Babe, which are their spotted horses. ...

East Side Elementary fifth grader Brittany Serrano and Maci Lovvorn, a fourth grader at South Side Elementary, were selected to open the recent Bedford County school board meeting. They were recognized for their positive attitudes and academic strides...

Middle Tennessee State University recently awarded the FCM Cares’ annual Andrew C. Rambo Memorial Scholarship to Murfreesboro native Katelyn (Katie) Gardner. Gardner, the daughter of Joe and DeNise Gardner of Englewood, will graduate this month from Middle Tennessee State University with a bachelor of business administration. She plans to use the scholarship toward an MBA degree, also from MTSU...

Kimberly Warren, executive director of Middle Tennessee Spay and Neuter Clinic, 846 Union St., said last Saturday’s rabies and microchip clinic went well, despite the weather. The clinic served 200 animals with rabies vaccinations. There were 21 animals microchipped. There were also other vaccinations performed, Warren said. She thanked the community for its response and patience during the drive by event...

It’s official: Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Shelbyville’s new campus has been funded. The state’s 2021-22 budget included $42.4 million in funds for the new campus, to be built in 231 North Business Park. TCAT-Shelbyville currently has a waiting list of 550 students, primarily because of space limitations at its flagship facility on Madison Street in Shelbyville. ...

Jenni Byford recently expressed how she was “ecstatic” to be named the 2021Thomas Magnet Teacher of the Year. Byford says she’s been lucky enough to call Bedford County home for the last 11 years. She and her husband, Jeremy, enjoy spending time with their three grown children Lauren, R.J., and John Michael. The family, she adds, also have 3 “fur babies”- Max, a German Shepherd and Ringo and Babe, which are their spotted horses. ...

East Side Elementary fifth grader Brittany Serrano and Maci Lovvorn, a fourth grader at South Side Elementary, were selected to open the recent Bedford County school board meeting. They were recognized for their positive attitudes and academic strides...

An estimated 2,000 K-12 Bedford County students are expected to attend the school system’s free summer learning camp, which is planned for May 25 through June 18, at respective school sites, according to Becky Miller, coordinator. Bedford County Board of Education members said recently how they couldn’t be happier that this many students, out of a population around 8,700, are taking advantage of this free, academic opportunity. ...

While COVID-19 has caused a lot of difficulty in the community, and in particular within the school system, internet sales are attributed for current increased sales tax collections-those which in turn will help the school system. Bedford County Finance Director Robert Daniel recently reported to school board members that sales tax collections are running at $334,000 ahead of same time last year. The internet sales trend has certainly helped this year with revenues, according to Daniel...

Davis Stokes Collaborative, which has overseen school projects in Bedford County for over 20 years, was approved Tuesday by the school board to finally complete a long-awaited Community High classroom wing. However, based on discussions, it is likely the architectural firm has placed its last major school building plan on the boardroom table, at least for the immediate future...

Bedford County Board of Education has several agenda items to discuss tonight at 5:30, when it meets in regular session at the Cascade High School auditorium. One of those items is the architectural contract for the 24,000 square-foot classroom addition at Community High School...