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Franklin County Jail Intake Report: 4/21/2025
Information released by the Franklin County Sheriff's Department The charges and allegations referred to in this release are merely...
Keaton Solomon
Apr 221 min read
Franklin County Jail Intake Report: 4/19/2025 and 4/20/2025
Information released by the Franklin County Sheriff's Department The charges and allegations referred to in this release are merely...
Keaton Solomon
Apr 211 min read
Chapel Hill Pharmacy Break-ins Lead to Multi-State Crime Spree, including Connections to Winchester
Xavier Jennings (Photo Credit: Chapel Hill PD) What started as two early morning break-ins at a small-town pharmacy in Chapel Hill has...
Keaton Solomon
Apr 202 min read
Two Arrested in Decherd Drug Bust Near Elementary School
Photo: Decherd Police Department Two individuals from were taken into custody on Tuesday evening following the execution of a search...
Keaton Solomon
Apr 181 min read
IRS Extends Deadline for Tennesseans to File Taxes due to April Storms
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced tax relief measures for individuals and businesses across the entire state of Tennessee...
Keaton Solomon
Apr 142 min read
Upcoming Events
Sports
Huntand Softball Splits Doubleheader on Day Three of District 9A Tournament
Kinah Mason Walks It Off, Huntland Outlasts Moore County in Extra-Inning Showdown LYNCHBURG, Tenn. — With the stakes rising and tension...
Will Davis
4 days ago2 min read
Walk-Off Heartbreaker: Tullahoma Stuns Franklin County in Final Inning Drama
TULLAHOMA, Tenn. — A tight, tense District showdown came down to one swing—and it belonged to Tullahoma’s Ellie Simpson. With two outs in...
Will Davis
6 days ago2 min read
A Legacy Lives On: Owl Awards Show Honors High School Athletes
Honoring a true local legend—broadcaster and the beloved voice of Franklin County sports for over 40 years, ‘Big Al’ Tipps—the 3rd Annual...
Terri Carter
6 days ago5 min read
Community
Faith in Action: One-Day Outreach Serves Local Community
Putting aside differences in denomination and doctrine, local churches and volunteers united last Saturday with a shared purpose—to serve...
Terri Carter
2 hours ago3 min read
Remembering the Fallen: FC Holds Annual Police and Firefighter Memorial
With solemn reverence and unwavering gratitude, the Franklin County community gathered last Thursday at Winchester City Hall to pay...
Terri Carter
2 days ago5 min read
Battle of the Ballads: Lake Idol Returns to Drafts and Watercrafts
At first glance, it might seem like just another bar karaoke night—but the energy, the crowd, and the sheer anticipation prove it's...
Terri Carter
4 days ago2 min read
Education
Three THS Students Achieve Perfect ACT Stores
L-R Seth Vaughn, Kayleigh Williams, and Sadler Duncan ...
Keaton Solomon
Apr 222 min read
Tennessee Offers Free Real Estate Licensing Program for High School Seniors
The Tennessee High School Senior Real Estate Licensing Program is now open for applications. This program gives high school seniors a...
Keaton Solomon
Apr 211 min read
Franklin County School Board considers Pay Raises
The Franklin County School Board is considering a plan to include a 3.5% raise for all school system employees as part of the proposed...
Keaton Solomon
Apr 171 min read
Government
From Winchester to the White House: Sheriff Fuller Meets with President Trump
Noting it as one of the highlights of his career, Franklin County Sheriff Tim Fuller recently visited the White House, taking the...
Terri Carter
May 42 min read
IRS Extends Deadline for Tennesseans to File Taxes due to April Storms
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced tax relief measures for individuals and businesses across the entire state of Tennessee...
Keaton Solomon
Apr 142 min read
Confirmed Tornado in Franklin County Sunday Morning
Stock photo According to the National Weather Service in Huntsville, Al., an EF-1 tornado struck Franklin County early Sunday morning....
Lucky Knott
Apr 81 min read
Business
Mike Wolfe Uncorks New Venture: ‘Revival’ Wine Bar to Open in Columbia
Mike Wolfe, known for American Pickers, is set to open a wine bar named Revival in Columbia, Tennessee. The establishment, housed in a...
Will Davis
3 days ago1 min read
Arby's Coming to Winchester
Photo by Winton Auction and Realty After months of speculation, whispers, and plenty of local buzz, it’s finally official — Arby’s is...
Keaton Solomon
Apr 231 min read
IRS Extends Deadline for Tennesseans to File Taxes due to April Storms
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced tax relief measures for individuals and businesses across the entire state of Tennessee...
Keaton Solomon
Apr 142 min read
Health
Faith in Action: One-Day Outreach Serves Local Community
Putting aside differences in denomination and doctrine, local churches and volunteers united last Saturday with a shared purpose—to serve...
Terri Carter
2 hours ago3 min read
Tennessee Bill Aims to Ban Red 40 from School Meals Amid Health Concerns
A proposed law in Tennessee is gaining traction that would restrict the presence of the artificial dye Red 40 in foods and drinks...
Keaton Solomon
Apr 91 min read
Distracted Driver Victim Speaks to Students at Local Schools
Franklin County Coordinated School Health invited David Francisco to speak to students at Franklin County High School and Huntland High...
Lucky Knott
Apr 81 min read
Events
Faith in Action: One-Day Outreach Serves Local Community
Putting aside differences in denomination and doctrine, local churches and volunteers united last Saturday with a shared purpose—to serve...
Terri Carter
2 hours ago3 min read
Tennessee Bill Aims to Ban Red 40 from School Meals Amid Health Concerns
A proposed law in Tennessee is gaining traction that would restrict the presence of the artificial dye Red 40 in foods and drinks...
Keaton Solomon
Apr 91 min read
Distracted Driver Victim Speaks to Students at Local Schools
Franklin County Coordinated School Health invited David Francisco to speak to students at Franklin County High School and Huntland High...
Lucky Knott
Apr 81 min read
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