Opinion: Coming distractions
D I have just published a new humor book. It’s called, “I Won’t Be Your Escape Goat: David Carroll’s Ho Made Social Media Blunders.” Personally signed copies are available for $19.95 plus $5.00 shipping at ChattanoogaRadioTV.com or at my mailing…
Corak: Decherd needs city administrator
E Decherd has been without a city administrator since late February and needs to get one as soon as possible, according to Alderman John Corak. Corak brought up the subject at the end of a special budget meeting at City…
Rebels top rival Tullahoma in dramatic finish
S The Franklin County Rebels beat the Tullahoma Wildcats 17-16 on the road Friday for their first win of the season. In the first regular-season game between the nearby rivals since 2020, the Rebels fell behind early due to some…
Rebelettes swept by Lawrence County for home district loss
S The Franklin County Rebelettes lost to the Lawrence County Lady Wildcats in straight sets at home Thursday for their seventh loss of the season. The Lady Wildcats took control of each set with lengthy scoring runs as the Rebelettes…
Franklin County arrest reports for Aug. 10-31
(EDITOR’S NOTE: The following information on arrests made by state and local authorities is taken from Franklin County Jail intake reports.) Maurice Wayne Adams, 57, 110 Bridgeview Avenue, Murfreesboro, arrested on Aug. 15, out-of-county criminal, released. Terrell Eugene Allison, 52,…
Once in a blue moon
Opinion: The crate, the crew and the secret city
B Like many other Americans, I’ve seen the movie “Oppenheimer,” and I was mesmerized by parts of it. I was wondering what I could add to the story in this column and thought I’d explain the connection between Oak Ridge,…
Proclamation brings attention to overdose epidemic
E With the world in an opioid epidemic, Franklin County government has taken steps to combat the problem by proclaiming Aug. 31 as International Overdose Awareness Day to bring attention to reverse a deadly pattern. Representatives from the Franklin County…
FC girls soccer tops Tullahoma in district battle
S The Franklin County High School girls soccer team beat the Tullahoma Lady Wildcats 3-1 at home Thursday for their seventh win of the season. Franklin County rallied from an early deficit to take the lead late in the first…
Lady Hornets fall to Lincoln County in road contest
The Huntland High School Lady Hornets lost to the Lincoln County Lady Falcons 5-0 on the road Thursday for their first loss of the season. The Lady Hornets fell behind early and were not able to bounce back as they…

