Obituaries in Aug. 17, 2023, edition
BILLIE BROWN BROWN, Billie Earline, age 70, of Decherd, passed away on Monday, Aug. 7, 2023, at Vanderbilt Tullahoma-Harton Hospital. She was born on Jan. 14, 1953, in Wayne County, Michigan, to the late Virginia Marietta Kirk. Billie was a 1971 graduate…
Religious Happenings in Aug. 17, 2023, edition
Class on Genesis A verse-by-verse class on Genesis will be held at the home of Lanny Moseley with room for 10 adults on Saturdays. Time will be determined. If interested, call Moseley at 931-636-4685 for information. Aug. 19 Gospel singing…
Happenings for Aug. 17, 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.,…
Harrell, Cagley leave Winchester roles on high note
E To say the least, Mayor Terry Harrell and Councilman Steve Cagley’s final meeting on Aug. 8 as Winchester leaders deviated from the norm with the latter singing a variation of the Carol Burnett Show theme song, followed by “God…
Rebel golfers host tournament at Bear Trace
S The Franklin County High School boys and girls golf teams hosted a tournament Wednesday at the Bear Trace at Tims Ford with golfers from nine schools in action at the event. The Franklin County Rebelette golfers finished third out…
Cross country Rebels, Rebelettes open season at Community
S The Franklin County High School boys and girls cross country teams competed in the Community Trail Invitational Tuesday at Community High School in their first meet of the season. The Rebel and Rebelette runners combined for seven top-10 finishes…
Rebelettes swept by Lawrence County in district match
S The Franklin County volleyball Rebelettes lost to the Lawrence County Lady Wildcats in straight sets on the road Tuesday for their second loss of the season. The Rebelettes lost the first two sets in decisive fashion with a close…
Trojans top Unity for home victory
S The South Middle School Trojans beat the Unity Lions 40-14 at home on Aug. 15 for their second win of the season. The Trojans put together their highest-scoring game of the season so far as they steadily pulled away…
Gators take road loss to Tullahoma
S The North Middle School Gators lost to the Tullahoma Wildcats 46-12 on the road Tuesday for their second loss of the season. The Gators held an early lead and kept the score relatively close throughout the first half, but…
New Family Court contracts professional services
E Franklin County’s new Family Treatment Court became a more permanent fixture recently when the County Commission approved steps for a multi-year contract for professional services to support the program. The agreement is between the county and Recovery Support and…

