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Franklin County’s move to adopt Tennessee’s Common Core educational standards into its curriculum has led to a textbook search and a myriad of questions about what will best serve students. The Board of Education will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday with Director of Schools Dr. Rebecca Sharber planning to make a special presentation to summarize what the Common Core standards are. The standards — developed by the National Governors Association
When the Huntland Board met for its February meeting, the aldermen unanimously passed a change, upping the town’s water fees. Mayor Patrick Matthews stated this needed to be done due to a “consistent loss” for the past two years. “What we’ve decided is to raise water by 25 percent of the minimum bills,” Matthews said. Clyditha Syler made the motion to approve the 25 percent increase. Cliff Tapley seconded the
Franklin County Sheriff’s Department personnel are continuing their search for a man suspected of robbing Gary’s Market at gunpoint. Deputies responded to a call Tuesday night at the store, located at 2896 Old Tullahoma Highway in reference to an armed robbery. According to a report filed by Deputy Daryl Sweeton, a white male entered the store at about 7:40 p.m. and demanded all the money from the convenience store’s cash
Man charged connected to case of missing teens What had started out as a missing juvenile case evolved into a methampethamine arrest Sunday during a traffic stop on Williams Cove Road, near Money Lane, in Winchester. The traffic stop was in connection with information the Sheriff’s Office had received about missing juveniles. Once the vehicle had been stopped, Cpl. Chuck Stines made contact with the driver and a youth
Franklin County High School’s Quarterback Club received a special monetary donation at its meeting Monday night. The funds were presented on behalf of the FCHS Class of 1961 and will be used toward a scholarship for one of the seniors on the Franklin County Rebel football team. Joanne Davis, member of the Class of ‘61, made the presentation, explaining a little bit about how the money for this scholarship was
STAFF WRITER Evan Harris Since the start of the New Year, any given person would have better odds at a roulette table, rather than accurately predicting the day-to-day weather. Despite the sometimes icy and chilly weather, Franklin County High School’s track team has taken to the track to prepare for the upcoming season which is just one month away. Athletes may just now be practicing on the track, but
STAFF WRITER Evan Harris In school athletics, competing at the state level is something few middle school and high school teams ever get to do. But last month several Franklin County swimmers not just competed, but succeeded in the Middle Tennessee High School Swimming Association’s state meets. Franklin County’s middle school team made a name for itself, placing eighth out of 33 teams, while the high school team
EDITOR brian justice After 32 years, the Polly Crockett and Tennessee History Festival is no more. The Franklin County Chamber of Commerce, which sponsors the annual historically themed crafts fair and family oriented event held in September, has crunched numbers from recent years, and the Board of Directors agreed the cost to put on the show was not amortized in its financial return. “That pretty much sums it
EDITOR brian justice Like clockwork for nearly 28 years, Cowan Mayor Joyce Brown has faithfully been at her 203 Sycamore St. family business — Brown’s Pool Room — but that’s about to change. Brown and her husband, William, who works for Tepro Inc. in the Franklin County Industrial Park, have sold the business to partners Liza Moore and Dan Rattigan who reside in Winchester. The sale closing
The building that houses Winchester City Hall is 100 years old this year. The cornerstone, located at the right front corner of the building, is inscribed “William G. McAdoo, Secretary of the Treasury, Oscar Wenderoth, Supervising Architect, 1914.” This very beautiful Colonial Revival style building projects a feeling of strength and quiet dignity. Through the years, rooms at the back of the building were used by the W.P.A. Library, the
EDITOR brian justice After 32 years, the Polly Crockett and Tennessee History Festival is no more. The Franklin County Chamber of Commerce, which sponsors the annual historically themed crafts fair and family oriented event held in September, has crunched numbers from recent years, and the Board of Directors agreed the cost to put on the show was not amortized in its financial return. “That pretty much sums it
The eclectic trio of Elton John, Kanye West and Jack White will headline this summer’s Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival in Manchester. Organizers announced the lineup for the June 12-15 festival Wednesday night. As usual, it offers a bit of something for everyone. Sir Elton will be attending his first Bonnaroo, while West will be making his first return after one of the most memorable appearances in 2008. That year
CONTRIBUTING WRITER rosie graham The Community Playhouse, Inc. invites theatergoers from all around to celebrate the St. Valentine’s Day season with the award winning Neil Simon romantic comedy, “Barefoot in the Park.” This will be the second show of the 2013-14 season for the playhouse. Show dates for this production are Feb. 7-9 and 14-16 at the South Jackson Civic Center. Tickets are on sale now and may be purchased
When the Huntland Board met for its February meeting, the aldermen unanimously
Franklin County Sheriff’s Department personnel are continuing their search for a man
Franklin County High School’s Quarterback Club received a special monetary donation at
STAFF WRITER Evan Harris Since the start of the New Year,
EDITOR brian justice After 32 years, the Polly Crockett and
EDITOR brian justice Like clockwork for nearly 28 years,