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Molly/Abbie tourney scheduled for July 21-22

S The 24th annual Molly/Abbie Softball Tournament will be held July 21-22 at the Winchester City Park in memory of two Franklin County High School seniors who passed away in 2000. The now-yearly event began in 2000 after Molly Stewart…

Opinion: Genesco’s rise and fall

B I saw recently that the old Genesco headquarters building in Nashville will be razed to make way for the umpteenth expansion of the Metro Nashville Airport. I know the teardown is inevitable because no private company has shown interest…

Local TABC agent receives MADD statewide award

Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission Special Agent Curtis Francis from Winchester recently received the 2021 Mother Against Drunk Driving Underage Compliance Enforcement Award for his commitment to eliminating underage alcohol sales across Tennessee in support of Mothers Against Drunk Driving’s mission.…

Obituaries in July 6, 2023, edition

HERBERT ELLIOTT JR. ELLIOTT, Herbert “Egypt” “June Bug,” Jr., was born on Sept. 7, 1966, to Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Elliott, Sr. in Winchester, Tennessee, and went home to be with the Lord on Monday, June 26, 2023.  He is survived…

Religious Happenings in July 6, 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. July 8 Food giveaway…

Happenings in July 6, 2023, edition

SSMF Talented young musicians from across the world are in Sewanee now through July 16 for the 66th season of the Sewanee Summer Music Festival featuring more than 30 performances of symphonic, chamber and vocal music. Many concerts are free.…

Winchester budget approved with no tax increase

E The Winchester City Council has approved the second and final reading of the 2023-24 budget ordinance, and residents won’t be facing a property tax increase. The council approved the $13.2 million budget at its June 13 meeting. Finance Director…

Free summer meals still available locally

The 2023 South Cumberland Summer Meal Program is offering free weekly grab-n-go bulk meals for all children ages 2-18 and adults with documented disabilities now through July 28 at meal-distribution sites across the South Cumberland Plateau and surrounding communities. Bulk…