Today's Features

Downtown Shelbyville is about to hear a new beat on a different street.

On May 22, Sixth Street will close down for the year's second Sixth Street Live concert.

"I think all of us sort of like the ambiance of Sixth Street because it has the sort of Americano look to it," said Tom Waggener, owner of Main Street Bikes.

"It [Sixth Street] has little traffic anyway, so it's an easy place to close down and have a street concert."

Somehow, under the rainbow  

Version No. 13 was not unlucky for Relay for Life, which generated more than $82,000.

  by Sharon Warner  

No pot of gold was found at the end of the rainbow that formed Friday night just moments before the survivor ceremonies began at the 13th annual Relay For Life, but participants did have something better to celebrate -- life.

“There will be a lot going on,” Bagdad Baptist Pastor Kyle Wiley said of the 17th annual Bagdad Days, which run today and tomorrow in Bagdad.

Most activities take place on the square in Bagdad, and some events are in the Bagdad Baptist Church.

Chairperson Kelli Sheets said she plans for another successful event, in spite of forecasts for more rain. ”I’m praying for good weather,” Sheets said.

Community datebook

Public can attend

Thursday -- Shelbyville City Council meets at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall, 315 Washington St.

Tuesday -- Shelbyville/Shelby County Parks Board meets at 7 p.m. at the Waldridge Center.

Tuesday - Shelby County Democratic Women's Club meets 6:30 p.m. at the Stratton Center.

Tuesday -- Historic District Commission meets at 5:30 p.m., 627 Main St.

Community meetings

Thursday - Simpsonville Lions Club meets at 7 p.m. at the Simpsonville Community Center.