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Following a four-year investigation involving suspected links to illegally distributing prescription narcotics, federal and state law enforcement authorities seized medical records Tuesday morning from a clinic operated at 25 Veterans Drive in Decherd. Franklin County Sheriff Tim Fuller said a search and seizure warrant was executed on grounds the clinic is suspected of distributing pain medication without following required distribution procedures. He said that while records were seized, no arrests
After losing much-needed grant money, Franklin County Prevention Coalition Director Tabatha Curtis asked the Finance Committee this past week to make up the difference to keep the organization fully functional. Curtis requested $76,000, the amount lost when the grant program ended. This is the first time the coalition has asked for funding assistance from the county. The program has been fully funded by grants and other monies since its inception.
Azoning dispute over a Franklin County Drug Court program building’s use has escalated into two lawsuits against Decherd and two municipal employees on grounds they didn’t have the authority to terminate water services to force tenants to vacate. The lawsuits were filed in Franklin County Circuit Court on March 27. The first lawsuit was filed by Russell L. Leonard and wife Kirkland W. Leonard against the City of Decherd and
A recent Winchester children’s martial arts event could be hitting television sets nationally as a reality show series. Bunny Hawkersmith, owner of Bunny’s Mixed Martial Arts in Winchester, held a children’s MMA event that brought competitors from as far away as Las Vegas, Nev., and it turned out to be quite entertaining. Those who watch the show will probably be imagining a 180-degree twist from the reality show Toddlers and
STAFF WRITER Evan Harris “This is my home.” Former Franklin County Rebel, and current professional football player Eric Taylor said of Franklin County. A University of Memphis product, Taylor was drafted into the NFL in 2004 as a seventh round draft pick by the Pittsburgh Steelers. Through football Taylor’s travels have taken him to Pittsburgh, Minnesota, Seattle, Tennessee, Edmonton, Toronto, and most recently British Columbia. Despite so much
STAFF WRITER evan harris It was a flood in more ways than one on Tuesday night as despite pounding rainfall, the Franklin County Rebels defeated District 8-AAA rival Shelbyville 4-1. Shelbyville’s Golden Eagles had no answer for junior Rebel Jose Garcia, nicknamed Pepe, who more than doubled his season goal total of two completing a hat trick with three goals on the night. As the game was approaching the
A recent Winchester children’s martial arts event could be hitting television sets nationally as a reality show series. Bunny Hawkersmith, owner of Bunny’s Mixed Martial Arts in Winchester, held a children’s MMA event that brought competitors from as far away as Las Vegas, Nev., and it turned out to be quite entertaining. Those who watch the show will probably be imagining a 180-degree twist from the reality show Toddlers and
Due to an unfortunate turn of events, a son is temporarily taking over the role his father held at the helm of the Franklin County Highway Department for more than three decades. Chancellor Jeffery F. Stewart officially swore in Rodney Hill as road commissioner of District No. 4 on March 21. Hill fills the seat of his father, the late Clyde Hill Jr. who served in the position 34 years.
The award winning Irving Berlin musical “Annie Get Your Gun” will be performed at the South Jackson Civic Center auditorium in Tullahoma during the first weekend in April. Performances will be on Thursday, April 3, at 7:30 p.m.; Friday, April 4, at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, April 5, at 7:30 p.m.; and Sunday, April 6, at 2 p.m. This popular musical will be a fitting tribute to 60 years of service
The 11th Annual Trails and Trilliums Festival is set to be the biggest and best festival yet coming up on the weekend of Friday, Saturday and Sunday, April 11-12-13, at the Monteagle Sunday School Assembly. The festival, which continues to grow in size and reputation, is the main fundraiser for the Friends of South Cumberland State Park. General admission is $10 and an additional $10 provides entry to all
The Easter Bunny will be hiding oodles of eggs for children to find during the following egg hunts scheduled in Decherd and at Tims Ford State Park. The City of Decherd recreation department invites all children to a huge Easter egg hunt Saturday at 1 p.m. at John L. Sanders Memorial Park. Easter Bunny will hop in and prizes will be awarded. Tims Ford State Park will host an Easter
The High on the Hog Festival’s organizers have worked hard to make it a stellar example about what Franklin County has to offer, reaching a pinnacle — the largest chapter in the event’s 27-year history. The Franklin County Kiwanis Club and the City of Winchester have joined forces each year to offer residents and visitors a great entertainment and festive venue annually during the third week in April. Jeannie Bates,
“Kids Take Nashville” being filmed here Young musical performers from a Nashville reality television will be in town on Friday night at the High on the Hog. Aspiring singers of the new show Kids Take Nashville are scheduled to take the stage at the carnival and a portion of the show will even be taped there. According to a news release, two of the kids’ performances will be filmed at
STAFF WRITER Evan Harris “This is my home.” Former Franklin
STAFF WRITER evan harris It was a flood in more ways
Due to an unfortunate turn of events, a son is temporarily taking
The award winning Irving Berlin musical “Annie Get Your Gun” will be