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Estill Lions Club Preparing For Independence Day Extravaganza

Posted on May 16, 2013 at 3:22 pm

Planning is underway for the Second Annual Independence Day Extravaganza at the Estill Springs City Park on Saturday, June 29. The Estill Springs Lions Club members are excited to once again be hosting this event at Estill Springs City Park for families in Franklin County and the surrounding area. Activities will begin at 1 p.m. on June 29, starting with a car show, children’s games and blow-ups, craft vendors, music

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  • Boogie, Blues, BBQ Featured At Wartrace MusicFest June 8th

    Posted on May 9, 2013 at 3:09 pm

    The ninth annual Wartrace MusicFest, to be held Saturday June 8th,will feature exceptional musicianship from a multigenerational roster of talent that includes an award winning seven piece teenage blues band, a rising twenty-something rock and roll trio, and a veteran boomer ensemble playing Santana inspired Latin rock. Wartrace mayor and MusicFest committee chairman Ron Stacy is enthusiastic about the diversity of music presented this year. “We’ve booked excellent musicians playing

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  • The Healing Arts Project Exhibit Opens In Cowan

    Posted on May 9, 2013 at 2:44 pm

    ART EXHIBIT IN COWAN-- Franklin County Arts Guild is participating in The Healing Arts Project, Inc.-(HAPI). The show opens on Thursday, May 9, with a reception on Friday, May 10 from 5-7 p.m. Refreshments will be served and the public is cordially invited. The show continues through June 15. Pictured is art from the exhibit.

    Franklin County Arts Guild is participating in The Healing Arts Project, Inc.-(HAPI), which provides an avenue for persons in mental health and addiction recovery to express their creativity through a wide range of artistic endeavors. Guild member Denise Miller teaches at HAPI centers and she and Pat Underwood, who is assisting the exhibit have been instrumental in bringing the students artwork to the Artisan Depot located at 201 E. Cumberland

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  • Ninth Annual International Dogwood Festival Is This Weekend

    Posted on May 2, 2013 at 2:57 pm

    Roads Blocked -- Several blocks around the square in Winchester are blocked as crews prepare for the upcoming Dogwood celebration. Motorists should plan to maneuver around the square when traveling over the weekend. Roads are expected to open back up to through traffic Sunday. Residents are encouraged to come out and take part in the Dogwood Celebration. --H-C-Photo by Davis Sons

    Crowds to Enjoy Music, Food and Entertainment in Downtown Winchester Bring the family out to the Ninth Annual International Dogwood Festival starting today and running through Sunday in downtown Winchester. The Kidz Zone and concerts are all free and great fun awaits all ages! It all starts today at 12 Noon when the festival and vendors open with arts and crafts and food vendors. The free Kidz Zone opens at

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  • Dogwood Festival Event Schedule

    Posted on April 30, 2013 at 10:57 am

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      Friday, May 3rd 6:00 am Vendors check-in 6-8 an 12 p.m. (noon) Festival/Vendors open 1:00 pm Kidz Zone opens 1:00 pm Entertainment begins on Main Stage with Nikki Richardson 2:00pm Cody Huber on Main Stage 3:00 pm Good Shepherd Jazz Band on Main Stage 4:00 pm Cross Town Allstars on Main Stage 6:00 pm Jay Clark on Main Stage 6:00 pm Kidz Zone Closed 7:00 pm Parade 7:30 pm

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  • County Republicans Celebrate With Annual Reagan Day Dinner

    Posted on April 29, 2013 at 2:25 pm

    LADIES OF THE REPUBLICAN PARTY -- The annual Republican Party Reagan Day Dinner was once again a big success thanks to the hard work and dedication of the Franklin County Republican Party. Pictured left to right, Joanne Davis, Senator Janice Bowling, and Iris Rudder, Franklin County Republican Party Vice Chairman.  --H-C-Photo by Tina Shang

    The Franklin County Republicans Annual Reagan Day Dinner was sold out for its fourth straight year. The celebration, dinner and silent auction took place on Saturday evening at the Franklin County Country Club. Nearly 200 people were in attendance to join in the celebration of the party’s success and to remember the 40th President of the U.S., Ronald Reagan. Congressman, Scott DesJarlais offered a few brief words, via a live

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  • Arheala Taylor Will Sing National Anthem At Lookouts Game

    Posted on April 25, 2013 at 3:56 pm

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    Arheala Taylor of Winchester will be performing the National Anthem at the Chattanooga Lookouts game on Sunday, April 28, which also happens to be her 16th birthday. This rising star has performed the National Anthem at several different events, including a Nashville Storms game and she is thrilled to have the opportunity to sing for the Lookouts, a team she has enjoyed watching since she was a small child. And

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