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D I write about the state of journalism from time to time, at least from my point of view. In surveys about public trust, my profession ranks somewhere between telemarketers and meth dealers. Much of the anger toward reporters seems…

E With June arriving and Franklin County moving into a new recovery-court program, County Mayor Chris Guess had recently proclaimed May as Treatment Court Month. Guess read a proclamation on May 25 during a special ceremony and signed it, declaring…

A Art lovers will want to check out the amazing sketches on display this month at the Franklin County Library by local artist Kelsey Toledo. The display includes a variety of fictional characters as well as realistic portraits using charcoal,…

G Franklin County has experienced an explosion of growth over the past several years. Communities have a propensity to grow larger over time. Growth can and should be a good thing for a community, but it must be managed well.…

E As a means to maintain the city’s low fire-insurance rates, Cowan has purchased a newer, larger pumper truck for its Volunteer Fire Department. Then-Mayor Mark Ledbetter, who resigned from his position on June 2, citing health reasons, said recently…

S The Winchester Penguins competed in a meet Thursday against the Tullahoma Swim Club and the Lawrenceburg Area Wave at Tullahoma. The Penguins came away from the three-team meet with 40 top-five finishes, including 31 placements within the top three…

SHIRLEEN GIFFORD  GIFFORD, Shirleen Stewart, age 74, of Decherd, passed away on Monday, May 29, 2023, at her residence while surrounded by her loving family.  A native of Franklin County, she was born on July 13, 1948, to the late James…

June 8-10 Holy Ghost tent revival Everyone is invited to a Holy Ghost tent revival which continues tonight, Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. each night at 5545 David Crockett Hwy. E., Decherd. Information, 931-307-3541.    June 10 Food distribution…

Summer reading Franklin County Library’s summer reading program signup has begun for children. The program runs June 1-30 and features prizes for reading. For information, call 931-967-3706. Lynchburg Jamboree Everyone is invited to Lynchburg Jamboree every Thursday from 5-8 p.m.…

E Although the COVID-19 pandemic has officially been declared as being over, students’ lives remain disrupted, and the School System is taking steps through a special grant to help them deal with the trauma they’ve faced. Eric Vanzant, Campora Family…