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Obituary – Randy Lollis

Honea Path – Randall Erwin “Randy” Lollis, 75, of Brock Road, beloved husband of the late Patricia Brissey Lollis, passed away at his home on Thursday October 29, 2026.
10/30/2026

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10/30/2026

Obituary – David “Big Dave” Roberts

David Roscoe (Big Dave) Roberts, age 58, of Lewisburg, Tennessee, passed away Thursday, October 29, 2026, unexpectedly at Marshall Medical Center.
10/30/2026

2026 Triple Crown Winners Announced

The 2026 Triple Crown winners have been announced following the completion of this year’s Triple Crown shows.The following horses earned Triple Crown honors after winning all three Triple Crown shows.
10/29/2026

Celebration Fall Classic update on the Debut class

Due to limited entries in the Debut class at the Fall Classic over the past couple of years, The Celebration initially decided to keep the Mares and Geldings showing with the Stallions this year.
10/27/2026

Equine Obituary – Honor and Salute

The Tennessee Walking Horse industry mourns the loss of Honor And Salute, a two-time World Champion, who was humanely laid to rest following complications from a rare type of colic.
10/26/2026

Obituary – Joe Kendall Armstrong

Joe Kendall Armstrong, age 91, of Englewood, Tennessee, passed away on October 21, 2026, at Willow Acres in Riceville, Tennessee. Kendall was born on July 5, 1935, and was the son of Robert and Elsie Ledford Armstrong.
10/24/2026

Obituary – Scott Lee Johnson

Lt. Colonel Scott Lee Johnson, 68, passed away on October 21, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
10/24/2026

Latest Issue 10/26/26

10/23/2026

Obituary – Boyd Elkins Melton

Boyd Elkins Melton, age 91, of Shelbyville passed this life Wednesday, October 14, 2026. He was born August 19, 1935 in Woodbury, TN to the late William and Alta Melton. He is also preceded in death by his wife, Joyce Johnson Melton; son, Steven Jay Melton; and brothers, Bratton Melton and W.J. Melton.
10/23/2026

Obituary – Paul H. Mast

Paul H. Mast, 93, of Quincy, passed away Sunday, October 18, 2026, at his home in Quincy, IL.
10/23/2026

Eliminating Federal Overreach: Lasting Reform Needed in Equine Welfare

Editor's note:  The following call to action was issued by Western Justice, a membership-based, 501(c)(4) nonprofit organization that engages in political action to preserve and protect the Western lifestyle, livelihoods, and events.
10/23/2026

United Walking Horse Fall Finale Announces Show Information

The United Walking Horse Fall Finale, scheduled for November 19-21, 2026, in Tunica, Mississippi, the combined effort of the Foundation for the Advancement and Support of the Tennessee Walking Show Horse (FAST), Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders’ and Exhibitors’ Association (TWHBEA), Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration (TWHNC) and Walking Horse Trainers’ Association (WHTA). Three of the organizations, FAST, TWHBEA and WHTA each selected a judge to join the panel. 
10/21/2026

TWHBEA Elects New Directors

 The TWHBEA Election Committee has met and certified the results of this year’s election. The ballots were counted by Winnett Associates PLLC. 14 States/Regions elected directors to full three-year terms.
10/17/2026

Latest Issue 10/19/26

10/16/2026