Obituaries in Aug. 31, 2023 edition
STEVEN GLASSCO GLASSCO, Steven Jude, age 15, of Huntland, Tennessee, passed away on Sunday, Aug. 20, 2023. A native of Franklin County, he was born on Sept. 4, 2007, in Winchester. He was currently a student at Huntland High School and…
Religious Happenings in Aug. 31, 2023, edition
Sept. 2 Gospel singing A gospel singing will be held Saturday 2 at 6 p.m. at Krystal, 2540 Decherd Blvd., Decherd, featuring God’s Creation and Solomon’s Porch as well as a puppet show. Everyone is welcome. Sept. 3 Marble Plains…
Middle school Hornets pull away early versus Unity
S The Huntland Middle School Hornets beat the Unity Lions 48-26 on the road Tuesday for their third win of the season. The Hornets jumped out to a big lead in the first half and maintained a steady advantage the…
Happenings in Aug. 31, 2023, edition
Lynchburg Jamboree Everyone is invited to the Lynchburg Jamboree every Thursday from 5-8 p.m. on the Lynchburg Square. Food distribution The following locations are offering free food when available to all those in need: Abundant Life Church, 3310 Cowan Hwy.,…
School System to partner with drug-resistance-education program
E In a move to combat future substance abuse, the Franklin County School System is returning to an approach that mirrors the Drug Abuse Resistance Education program that was abandoned several years ago. The School Board unanimously approved at its…
Middle school Lady Hornets shut out Westwood for home win
S The Huntland Middle School Lady Hornets beat the Westwood Lady Rockets 3-0 at home Wednesday for their first win of the season. The Lady Hornets took the lead late in the first half and built on their advantage after…
Rebel golfers record team win versus Lincoln County
S The Franklin County High School boys and girls golf teams competed in a nine-hole match Wednesday at the Bear Trace at Tims Ford against the teams of Lincoln County High School. The Rebel golfers recorded a victory in the…
Rebelettes drop district contest at Spring Hill in four sets
S The Franklin County Rebelettes lost to the Spring Hill Lady Raiders in four sets on the road Tuesday for their fifth loss of the season. The Rebelettes lost the first two sets of the day and pulled out a…
Ride for Life Across America to stop in Lynchburg Friday
A local organization is participating in Ride for Life Across America, an event set for Sept. 1-20 to recognize suicide prevention, substance abuse and mental health among military veterans and youths. From Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, to Long Beach, California,…
Upcoming events scheduled for local state parks
Nearby South Cumberland, Savage Gulf and Tims Ford state parks will be offering an array of exciting guided hikes over the next few weeks that the entire family will enjoy. South Cumberland State Park’s 30,845 acres provides some of the…

