The Annual Children’s Day and Homecoming services will be conducted at Walnut Grove United Methodist Church on Sunday, May 26 with Sunday school at 10 a.m. and a children’s program at 11 a.m. The children will lead the congregation in worship and the program will conclude with the lighting of a memorial candle and a special collection for the maintenance of the church cemetery. A big covered dish meal will
Jennifer Austin Is Semifinalist In National Contest Jennifer Austin, of Cowan, has some exciting news for those who’ve been voting for her to win the “Hometown Heroes” contest sponsored by the National Mobility Equipment Dealers (NMEDA). “Well it’s official, I made the top 5 percent and am now a semifinalist,” Austin notified her Facebook friends last week. “I cannot thank you all enough for all the support you’ve shown me
The City of Winchester presented the Templeton Foundation’s “Noble Person Award” to Pat Brandenstein of Winchester during the recent International Dogwood Festival. Pat is known to many as the “Guardian Angel to Widows in Tennessee” for her work with the Wings of Hope Widow’s Ministry. Thousands of area widows have participated and found fellowship and hope and healing through Wings of Hope Widow’s Ministry. The first chapter began in
Founded a decade ago to promote the purchase of native plants and offer guided hikes on some spectacular wildflower walks on the Cumberland Plateau, Trails & Trilliums is turning ten this spring and celebrating in a big way. Children’s events are free, general admission is $10, and a $20 donation provides entry to all hikes and workshops as well as Gardens Gone Wild events. A focus
School Director Provides Details on the Plans in Place in Event of Emergency The tornadoes that have swept through the southwestern part of the United States this week have been devastating. In Moore, Okla., a town south of Oklahoma City, homes, schools and most any structures in the path of a monstrous tornado Monday afternoon, May 20 were completely flattened, and 24 lives were lost as a result. Two elementary
Registration is open now for summer programs for students in grades 4th (as of Jan. 1, 2013) an above at the UT/TSU Extension Office. Programs offered include: Sewing Level 1 June 12-14 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Cost is $40. Learn the parts of a sewing machine, threading the machine and make a simple personalized tote bag. All supplies are included. Bring a sack lunch. Sewing Level 2 June 17-18 from
School Director Sends Letter, Students Contact Congressman In Hopes of Changing Decision Last year the Department of the United States Air Force sent out a letter to all school systems with Air Force JROTC (AFJROTC) programs requesting they voluntary deactivate their units in order to help save federal dollars. However, the Air Force made no official decision to cut off funding to the programs, and being supportive of the class’s
Southern Tennessee Medical Center is now using telemedicine technology to move care beyond the hospital to provide quality and lifesaving patient care closer to home. The hospital recently partnered with TriStar Stroke to provide 24/7 stroke care to patients. Telemedicine allows immediate access for acute stroke care-especially in communities where neurologists are not on call 24/7. Within seconds of a request for a consultation, a Southern Tennessee Medical Center ER
The Franklin County Prevention Coalition, Winchester Police Department and area sponsors have teamed up to ensure that students are aware of the consequences of drinking and driving. With the help of these organizations, a golf cart was donated to the local Highway Safety Project as part of it’s drunk driving prevention program for youth. The donation was made during a presentation on Thursday, May 9 at Franklin County High School.
Doing Their Part to Be More Environmentally Friendly The cadets in the Air Force JROTC program at Franklin County High School have been collecting used cooking oil to assist Winchester Utilities in its bio-diesel production. So far the students have collected over 20-gallons. The objective is to keep used cooking oil from entering the waste stream and decrease the maintenance costs for repairs to the sewage system as well as
The Annual Children’s Day and Homecoming services will be conducted at Walnut
Jennifer Austin Is Semifinalist In National Contest Jennifer Austin, of Cowan, has
Texts Sent to Women in Franklin, Coffee and Rutherford Counties On Tuesday,
Winchester resident and former council member Suzanne McDowell was selected to serve
Winchester Penguins Registration Summer swim team the Winchester Penguins is now open
The Franklin County Rebel football team, still going through spring workouts, will
The Annual Children’s Day and Homecoming services will be conducted at Walnut
Jennifer Austin Is Semifinalist In National Contest Jennifer Austin, of Cowan, has