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Religious Happenings in June 1, 2023, edition

June 2 Gospel music concert A Gospel music concert will be held on Friday at 6:30 p.m. at the Huntland Community Center featuring the Malcolm Gardner Family, Sims Family and The Gardners. June 4 Homecoming The Apostolic Church of Restoration,…

Happenings in June 1, 2023, edition

Summer reading The 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. Volunteer training Compassus will have new volunteer orientation and training for volunteers…

Remembering vets emphasized on Memorial Day

E As time passes, younger generations have not given veterans the recognition they so deserve, and awareness needs to be increased about it, according to a Franklin County High School student who won a national essay contest on the subject.…

Local blood drives scheduled for Friday

Blood Assurance will hold blood drives on Friday at The Waters of Winchester from 8 a.m. to noon and at Russell Barnett Chevrolet from 1-4 p.m. Donors may also give blood at the Blood Assurance office, 604 N. Jackson St.,…

Birth announcements in June 1, 2023, edition

Danny Blake Smith Austyn Johnson and Dillon Smith of Winchester proudly announce the birth of their son, Danny Blake, on Thursday, May 11, 2023, at Southern Tennessee Regional Health System-Winchester. Danny weighed in at 7 pounds, 12 ounces and measured 19…

Third-grade law stirs local budget concerns

E Although the School System’s reserve funds might seem strong, even with proposed reductions in maintenance-of-effort appropriations, administrators are concerned how the money will hold up amid significant financial challenges — namely the state’s third-grade retention law. The law requires…

Maintenance adjustment sends back school budget

E The School System’s budget is back in the Board of Education’s hands following a move by the county’s Finance Committee to further reduce the county’s maintenance-of-effort revenue commitment due to declining school enrollment. Director of Schools Stanley Bean was…