If you are reading this, let me thank you.
Those who invest time in reading the local news need to be thanked because they are willing to take time out of the day to focus on issues that …
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By ZOE WATKINS - zwatkins@t-g.com
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5/27/23
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Marijuana is illegal in Tennessee for recreational and medical use. Yet, does the legality of cannabis stop people from using the drug? Obviously not. Marijuana companies in states where the drug is …
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By Jody Boulay
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4/18/23
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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 …
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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 …
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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.
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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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