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STAFF WRITER tina shang Between Black Friday, Shop Local Saturday and Cyber Monday Holiday shoppers didn’t have to look far for bargains this holiday season. Many shops opened their doors even earlier this year, some starting sales as early as 8 p.m. Thursday evening. Eager shoppers ventured out Thanksgiving evening to take advantage of early bird specials at larger chain stores such as Wal-Mart, while others stayed in and
Drug task forces across the state could be facing legislative changes when the Tennessee General Assembly convenes Jan. 14. The task forces receive little or no local and state funding and rely primarily on the seizure of cash and property, drug fines and forfeitures to fund their operations. A subcommittee, headed by Chairman Mike Bell, R-Riceville, met last month to address allegations about problems in some of the 24 drug
While many four-year college graduates across the nation are drowning in student debt with no job to pay it off, graduates of Motlow College’s “mechatronics” program appear to be enjoying the opposite situation. Mechatronics is described as a multidisciplinary, pre-engineering curriculum that qualifies students for immediate work in high-tech manufacturing or industrial maintenance. But, according to Motlow offi cials, it also provides a number of options for higher degrees in
Four Warren County teenagers died in a fiery single-vehicle crash early Sunday morning in Viola. According to the Southern Standard, the teenagers died after the 2013 Camaro they were traveling in crashed and burst into flames around 1:30 a.m. Sunday. Two of the teens have been identified as Christopher Frazier Jr. and Shanna Seiderer, both 17. The names of the other two teens will be released after a forensic pathologist
On most afternoons for nearly two decades, spanning the majority of the 1950s and 1960s, Pete Holmes could be found on either a field or court at Franklin County High School coaching. Through the years he helped young boys become young men, coaching them in athletics, and if they needed it, in life as well. This past Tuesday marked coach Holmes’ 86th birthday. On Monday several alumni of the Class
STAFF WRITER Evan Harris On Tuesday night the Franklin County Rebels and Rebelettes basketball teams took on the Warren County Pioneers. In the final minutes of each game, the victories were up in the air for one team to snag. Proving they could win the close ones, the Rebelettes won 50-45, and the Rebels came away victorious, 56-54. Although it was close, the Rebelettes seemed to control the
STAFF WRITER Evan Harris In today’s instant gratification era, patience is a rare trait. This is even truer when it comes to sports fans. Win a lot and win now is what’s expected of coaches, no matter what the circumstances may be. The once powerhouse Franklin County football program is now known as what was, instead of what is. Stability was lost through several coaching changes, along with
Mad Sam, Southern Middle Tennessee’s suicide awareness organization, recently held a very unique event to raise awareness and raise funds for Contact Lifeline. This event was titled “Laugh4LIFE” and was held on Saturday at the Rain Teen Center in Decherd. Group spokesperson, Jayson Davis describes what the organization hoped to accomplish. “We wanted to create an opportunity for people to come together and have a great time and focus on
On most afternoons for nearly two decades, spanning the majority of the 1950s and 1960s, Pete Holmes could be found on either a field or court at Franklin County High School coaching. Through the years he helped young boys become young men, coaching them in athletics, and if they needed it, in life as well. This past Tuesday marked coach Holmes’ 86th birthday. On Monday several alumni of the Class
As a tribute to those who have gone above and beyond the call of duty to serve their country, a special dinner was held Tuesday to honor the Franklin County area’s Disabled American Veterans. A nice crowd attended the 12th Annual Russell Barnett Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep Disabled American Veterans Chapter #71 Appreciation Dinner at the dealership located on Highway 41-A in Winchester. DAV Commander Mike Foster said the event
Motlow College’s Moore County campus will host its annual holiday concert Thursday, Dec. 5 starting at 7 p.m. in Eoff Hall’s Powers Auditorium. The concert will celebrate the upcoming holiday season and will feature tunes such as “Carol of the Bells” and “Winter Wonderland.” The public is invited, but reservations are required due to limited seating. Dr. David Bethea, instructor of music at Motlow, will conduct the concert with assistance
LIFESTYLES EDITOR, TULLAHOMA NEWS kali bolle There are a number of ways to see the Volunteer state: a scenic drive, boating, canoeing, walking or even flying. One of the newest new ways to capture all that Tennessee has to offer in scenic beauty is through zip-lining. For those unfamiliar with the term, a zip-line is also known as an aerial runway, aerial rope slide, death slide, flying fox, or
Country music recording artist and hit-maker Jason Michael Carroll will headline a benefit concert Saturday, Nov. 9 at North Middle School in Winchester. Proceeds from the show will assist the Christmas Angels Program at the Campora Center, which provides clothing and other necessities for needy children in Franklin County during the holiday season. Carroll rose to fame after being discovered at a local talent competition in 2004 and later
Drug task forces across the state could be facing legislative changes when
While many four-year college graduates across the nation are drowning in student
On most afternoons for nearly two decades, spanning the majority of the
STAFF WRITER Evan Harris On Tuesday night the Franklin County
Mad Sam, Southern Middle Tennessee’s suicide awareness organization, recently held a very
On most afternoons for nearly two decades, spanning the majority of the