Winchester resident and former council member Suzanne McDowell was selected to serve the remainder of Cheyne Stewart’s term. Stewart resigned from his position on the Winchester Council on April 16 after receiving a misdemeanor charge for attempted sexual assault. Prior to appointing McDowell during its meeting May 14, the council passed a resolution declaring a vacancy on the board. Vice-Mayor Bruce Spencer made the motion, Councilman Wayne Hart seconded it
The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office has apprehended more individuals from Franklin County as part of the recent drug sting executed on May 9 with the help of the Lavergne Police Department. Last week, Franklin County Sheriff’s Office personnel, along with members of the Lavergne Police Department, executed Operation Safe Streets, a four-month undercover drug operation resulting in the Franklin County Grand Jury retuning indictments against 27 defendants on 92 total
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
Motorists can once again use State Route 16 to travel down from the Keith Springs Community. The Tennessee Department of Transportation finished preliminary paving State Route 16 (SR 16/Rowe Gap Road) Thursday afternoon. After being closed since late March due to a rockslide that covered the roadway motorists had to travel the Old Rowe Gap Road, a gravel covered mountain road more suitable for goats than motorized vehicles. The slide occured
On Thursday May 9, the Franklin County Sheriff’s Department in conjunction with members of the La Vergne Police Department completed operation “Safe Streets.” The four-month undercover drug operation resulted in a Franklin County Grand Jury retuning indictments against 27 defendants on 92 total charges. Franklin County Sheriff’s Department, Sgt. Chris Guess, reports six arrests and the seizure of three vehicles as a result of the operation and Grand Jury Indictments.
Former Franklin County High School teacher James “Jay” Williams was arrested Wednesday, May 8, on a sealed indictment from the Franklin County Grand Jury for four counts of solicitation of a minor. Winchester Detective Chris Layne who is assigned to the ICAC “Internet Crimes Against Children” unit presented evidence to the Franklin County Grand Jury that he obtained during his investigation. The incident occurred on the evening of March 7,
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
Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) officials have tentatively set another date as to when State Route 16 or Rowe Gap Road to Keith Springs Spring Mountain would once again be open to drivers. According to Jeremy Price, project supervisor with TDOT, “if all goes as planned” that day is this Friday, May 3. Price stated at the end of last week that crews were going to be putting gravel down
Students Test Their Skills at 20th Annual NASA Great Moonbuggy Race These last few weeks, almost 100 high school and college teams have been busy preparing to race their lightweight, human-powered vehicles in the 20th annual NASA Great Moonbuggy Race in Huntsville, Ala. A group of Franklin County High School students will be one of the teams to compete in the race, set for April 25-27 at the U.S.
Winchester resident and former council member Suzanne McDowell was selected to serve
The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office has apprehended more individuals from Franklin County
Winchester resident and former council member Suzanne McDowell was selected to serve
The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office has apprehended more individuals from Franklin County
Winchester Penguins Registration Summer swim team the Winchester Penguins is now open
The Franklin County Rebel football team, still going through spring workouts, will
Jennifer Austin Is Semifinalist In National Contest Jennifer Austin, of Cowan, has
The City of Winchester presented the Templeton Foundation’s “Noble Person Award”