Tennessee Naturalist classes to be offered in September
The Friends of South Cumberland are proud to offer the Tennessee Naturalist Program to their friends and neighbors. The Tennessee Naturalist Program is a 501(c)3 education course designed to introduce the natural history of Tennessee to interested adults. Graduates join…
Opinion: Daredevils, Model T’s at the State Capitol
B On September 18, 1915, a man named H.H. Gardner scaled the walls and columns of the Tennessee State Capitol while an estimated 8,000 people looked on. He climbed all the way to the top of the flagpole, stopping every…
Christmas in July big hit on Square
C With mercury in thermometers hovering near record-high temperatures, the Winchester Downtown Program Corp. decided to do something different on July 28 to get minds off the heat by holding a special Christmas in July event. The WDPC brought holiday…
Hornets face Community, Providence Christian in road scrimmage
S The Huntland High School Hornets played the Community Vikings and the Providence Christian Academy Lions in a three-team scrimmage Friday at Community. The scrimmage involved each team having three possessions of 10 plays each starting from their own 20-yard…
Middle school Hornets fall to Moore County in road opener
S The Huntland Middle School Hornets lost to the Moore County Raiders 24-16 on the road Tuesday in their first game of the season. All of the scoring for the game was done in the first half as the Hornets…
Win big money during Animal Harbor’s Bone Drop
Everyone is invited to join in to celebrate 20 years of saving lives during Animal Harbor’s 11th annual Bone Drop, set for Aug. 26. The Bone Drop is Animal Harbor’s major fundraiser for the year. This year’s event will be…
Opinion: I came to play
D Every year, I clean out my pockets and share the notes I’ve made while watching sporting events on TV. I listen carefully to the sportscasters, who have a lot of time to fill. Despite the recent changes to speed up baseball games, there are still plenty of…
Estill commemorates its 75-year history with anniversary event
Estill Springs has traditionally been a quaint, peaceful little town on Saturdays, but the 75-year-old community came to life this past weekend with a celebration honoring its diamond anniversary. Saturday was filled with fun activities honoring and celebrating Estill Springs’…
FC girls soccer drops road scrimmage to Summit
S The Franklin County High School girls soccer team lost to the Summit Lady Spartans 4-2 on the road Thursday in a preseason scrimmage. The Lady Spartans did all of their scoring in the first half with Franklin County not…
Crabtree wins Winchester mayoral race; Foster on council
B Sean Crabtree became Winchester’s new mayor Thursday evening after emerging the victor in a three-way race during the city’s annual municipal election. The Winchester City Council also gained a new member with former Franklin County Sheriff Mike Foster garnering…

