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E In a split vote, the Decherd Board of Mayor and Aldermen has hired an accounting firm to do an audit to get the city’s 2022 budget accepted by the Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury. The Comptroller’s Office has had…

S The Franklin County High School girls soccer team beat the Stone Memorial Lady Panthers 6-0 on the road Thursday for the team’s 10th win of the season. Franklin County carried a slight lead into the halftime break and turned…

S The Huntland Middle School Hornets lost to the Cornersville Bulldogs 47-20 at home Thursday for their third loss of the season. The Bulldogs scored on six of their seven possessions for the game while the Hornets, battling injuries and…

DEMETRIUS MELTON MELTON, Demetrius Quindell, age 41, of Chattanooga, formerly of Winchester, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 10, 2023, at Erlanger Health Systems.  He was born in Winchester on April 22, 1982.  Disabled, Demetrius had a wonderful personality and a likeable personality.  He…

Midtown Veterinary will have served Franklin County and the surrounding areas for 10 years on 10 Midtown Veterinary is owned by Dr. Traci Helton and Wade Anderton. They also employ Dr. Jessica Richardson. Together they  have built personal relationships with…

Sept. 27 Family Stories series Everyone is invited to hear Matt Cook with Freed-Hardeman University speaking on, “Curveball – When your Family Faces the Unexpected” on Wednesday at 7 p.m. at Winchester Church of Christ, 1230 South College St., Winchester.…

Sept. 21 Commodity distribution A drive-thru commodity food distribution will be held for Franklin County residents only today from 9-10:30 a.m. at the Farmers Market Pavilion, 1041 Wilton Circle, Winchester. Town hall The Franklin County School District will host a…

C The large fire at Palatec Manufacturing has been contained, according to officials, who said they are still working hot spots and a fire in the Palatec office building.  First responders from across Lincoln County and Fayetteville answered the call…

A dust problem, stemming from Irving Materials Inc.’s concrete operations in the 600 block of David Crockett Highway, has resulted in nearby business owners calling on Winchester city government to address the issue. Troy Long, who owns Dirty South BBQ…

S The Franklin County Middle Rebelettes beat the Tullahoma Lady Wildcats 1-0 at home Wednesday for their seventh win of the season. The Rebelettes scored the lone goal they needed early in the second half while recording their sixth shutout…