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C The Decherd Fire Department opened its doors to the public to witness a traditional engine push-in and to tour the department on June 24. Guests could look inside the station’s multiple fire trucks, meet the firefighters, view the work…

E Citing the developer was not totally at fault, the Cowan City Council did not move forward on June 13 with fining Joe Denby for a delay in getting building permits for the Slagtown Road subdivision. Denby would have been…

S Former Franklin County High football coach Harold “Red” Roberts was recently named to the Ohio Valley Conference’s 75th Anniversary Team for football in recognition of his accomplishments as a college player. While Roberts gained his local notoriety as the…

JOHN CORTNER  CORTNER, John David “Dave,” age 77, passed away suddenly on Sunday, June 25, 2023. The youngest son of the late Clarence Cortner and Edna Prince Cortner, he was born on Nov. 15, 1945. He is survived by his…

E With the Fourth of July holiday arriving and a new law going into effect on Saturday, boaters on Tennessee’s lakes will be subject to more strict boating-under-the-influence laws. As the calendar turns to July, BUI penalties will become aligned…

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…

June 30-July 4 Belvidere Independence Day celebration An Independence Day celebration will be held from June 30 through July 4 at the Circle E. Guest Ranch, 50 Circle E. Lane, Belvidere. For reservations, call 931-962-1790. July 1 Keith family reunion Descendants of…

A When it comes to showing patriotism, area citizens sure know how to paint the town red, white and blue—all over. The following is a listing of fireworks shows and events starting Friday and continuing through next week to help…

United Way of Franklin County will hold its annual Stuff the Bus event on July 22 to collect supplies for local students in need. Those interested in helping out can bring supplies to the school bus in the Walmart parking…

Blood Assurance, Blood Centers of America and the End Less Blood promotion continue through Friday with those who donate blood at any Blood Assurance donation center or mobile blood drive entered to win one of several prizes, including electronics, camping…