Texts Sent to Women in Franklin, Coffee and Rutherford Counties On Tuesday, Manchester Police arrested a 31-year-old Manchester man who has been sending graphic texts. Police apprehended Robert Green at the Royal Inn Motel in Manchester. Green had allegedly been texting images of himself to unsuspecting women in the Coffee, Franklin and Rutherford Counties. It’s reported that Green left his cell phone number on the texts. Green had reportedly texted
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
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
BY ANDREA AGARDY, TULLAHOMA NEWS STAFF WRITER Two weeks after announcing that the sequester will force Aerospace Testing Alliance (ATA) to cut 128 jobs at AEDC, base officials announced yesterday that the impact of the reduction in federal funding will be even more severe than previously anticipated. In a statement released late last week, Col. Raymond G. Toth announced that 207 ATA employees would be released from their positions
Because enrollment hasn’t been up to par for six consecutive years, the Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFJROTC) program at Franklin County High School recently received notification regarding its possible deactivation. The Department of the Air Force sent the Franklin County School System’s director, Dr. Rebecca Sharber, an email detailing why this decision is being made. But we at The Herald-Chronicle know we aren’t alone in feeling that
Because enrollment hasn’t been up to par for six consecutive years, the Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFJROTC) program at Franklin County High School recently received notification regarding its possible deactivation. The Department of the Air Force sent the Franklin County School System’s director, Dr. Rebecca Sharber, an email detailing why this decision is being made. But we at The Herald-Chronicle know we aren’t alone in feeling that
We are saddened by the recent loss of Betty Don Henshaw, a well-known community leader and businesswoman. Henshaw will be greatly missed by many in Franklin County and all those who had the opportunity of knowing her. The late Mrs. Henshaw had a love for public service and helping others. She served as the mayor in Decherd for 13 years and always had the town’s best interests at heart. Mrs.