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 man attends royal coronation in England
A Dr. Michael Hill of Elora recently flew to London, England, to participate in the coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla at Westminster Abbey on May 6. “As a member of the lineal society, Americans of Royal Descent,…
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…
Veterans honored at Nissan Decherd with Honor Wall
C With veterans serving in important employee roles at the Nissan Decherd Powertrain Plant, the company stepped forward on Thursday with a special tribute ceremony to showcase a unique Veterans Honor Wall that will be permanently on display inside the…
Replying back to tantallon wildfire “roofers believe they witnessed start of blaze”
This so misleading and disgusting. You jump to conclusions when hearing a one side story from a roofer, harassing this family who is grieving about losing their family home and more they’ve been dealing with health wise… so sad to…
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…

