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01/16/2025

Lori Sexton, the Director of Career and Technical Education from Bedford County, TN Schools was in today on Gov Talk! with Scott Johnson. They discussed CTE programs, Lori's background, Parent University, and much more! Check out today's podcast below.
Originally aired on January 16th, 2025

01/15/2025

WLIJ's Scott Johnson is with Cooper Steel Arena's Travis Emore on this month's Gov Talk! for the Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration.

Learn more about Travis' background in the industry, Cooper Steel Arena, the all-new website ( coopersteelarena.com ), the upcoming Lone Star Rodeo, indoor softball, good dirt, and much more!

Originally aired on Wednesday, January 15th, 2025.

01/15/2025

Do YOU have your tickets to the rodeo? Don't miss it!
Coming January 31st-February 1st to Cooper Steel Arena.

01/14/2025

WE ARE BACK
YOUR Golden Eaglettes and Eagles are AT THE NEST taking on the Red Raiders!
Join Brayden Blackwell and Barton Williams LIVE at 5:45 on your home for Shelbyville, 98.9 AM1580, WLIJ!

Photo by Ean Matusek

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01/14/2025

Join hosts Gary Leverette & Jimmy Miller for the first All-Veterans Hour of 2025!

Originally aired on January 13th, 2025.

01/13/2025

Benny is on the Beat! The DEBUT of a brand new show on WLIJ starts with Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter and musician Jeff Batson!
Hear LIVE performances from Jeff, including "Don't Call Me A Hero", and "The Rock", a song written for Tracy Lawrence.
Benny Pulley & Chase Clanton host.

Originally aired on Monday, January 13th, 2025.

01/10/2025

COUNTY CONVENIENCE CENTERS UPDATE

BEDFORD COUNTY Convenience Centers are closed at 9 a.m. today due to road conditions. They will remain closed on Saturday.

Welcome to Bedford County

01/10/2025

01/10/2025

01/09/2025

Bedford County Sheriff Austin Swing was on Gov Talk! this morning talking about all things winter weather, general stat updates, and some cautions about driving in the winter weather.
Originally aired on January 9th, 2025

01/09/2025

What is Benny up to? He's on the beat!
Join host Benny Pulley for an ALL-NEW show on WLIJ!

He's going in-depth with singer-songwriters and musicians from across Music City and beyond, including LIVE performances straight from historic WLIJ Studio-B in Shelbyville.
Benny's first guest will be Grammy Award nominated singer-songwriter Jeff Batson!

Hear Benny on the Beat!
Monday, January 13th, at 10am ONLY on The Leader in Pure, Classic, Country, WLIJ.

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01/08/2025

Scott Johnson chats with Jennifer Swann & Cindy Allen of the Shelbyville Recreation Center! Don't miss the 25% membership discount in the month of January, and of course all the upcoming events with Shelbyville Parks & Rec!

01/08/2025

Bedford County emergency service and highway officials met with County Mayor Chad Graham this morning to discuss the expected winter storm event this weekend.

At the time of the meeting, the National Weather Service was projecting 4-6 inches of snowfall beginning early Friday morning. With expected cold temperatures this weekend, some rural roads could remain affected for days.

Please monitor the Bedford County web site, https://www.bedfordcountytn.gov/urgent_weather_information/index.php , and this, page for updates and more information.

Emergency officials urge citizens to prepare for the worst, and make sure they have adequate food, fuel, and medical supplies (such as oxygen canisters) before the snow hits.

Bedford County Highway Department has already announced the snow routes that will be its focus in the event of a winter storm. You can see that list and map at https://www.bedfordcountytn.gov/government/highway_department/snow_routes.php

The highway department ordered new snow plows in February 2024, after a major winter storm last year, but they have still not been delivered. The department will rely on graders and will work with a third party to use plows as available. Highway crews will work 12-hour shifts Friday and Saturday, but only during the daytime hours. It is dangerous, and less effective, to try to clear roads overnight.

Currently, if the snow arrives as forecast, Highway Superintendent Mark Clanton projects that county convenience centers will close at midday Friday and remain closed Saturday.

01/07/2025

What a special show this morning on Gov Talk! Bedford County, TN Schools Communications Director Carol Garrette and Friends stopped by today with some musical guests to talk about Beta Club at Thomas Magnet School. Listen as they discuss Beta club, and hear a special musical performance from a couple of their members!
Originally aired on January 7th, 2025