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Chuck Reed has been named the new head coach of the North Middle School football Gators, according to a press release sent out by the school Thursday. Reed and his family have strong roots in Franklin County dating back more…

Jermaine Johnson has been named the new head coach of the South Middle School football Trojans, according to a press release sent out by the school Thursday. Johnson is a graduate of Huntland High School who played football and basketball…

WILLIE DUCKWORTH DUCKWORTH, Willie Marie (Ingleburger), born June 27, 1933, passed from this life Monday, April 3, 2023, at the age of 89.  She was born in Franklin County to J.W. and Bessie Ingleburger, who preceded her in death.  Willie was also…

April 15 Food distribution A food/grocery distribution will be held for all in need on Saturday beginning at 9 a.m. at Christ the King Anglican Church, located at 1231 Cumberland St. in Decherd. The event is held in association with…

April 13 Kindergarten registration Franklin County kindergarten registration will be held today from 1-5 p.m. at the school the child is zoned to attend during the 2023-24 school year. A child must reach age 5 by Aug. 15 to enroll…

E In an effort to stave off a financial shortfall and avoid a property tax increase to offset it, the Finance Committee has adopted a move to include anticipated sales tax growth in balancing the county’s budget. Commissioner David Eldridge…

S The Huntland High School Lady Hornets beat the Fayetteville Lady Tigers 16-3 at home Wednesday for their 11th win of the season. The Lady Hornets created an early lead and fully pulled away in the fifth and sixth innings…

The 12th annual Best Bloom of the Village contest will be held at the historic Falls Mill in Belvidere on Saturday. This year’s theme will be native Tennessee wildflowers. Entries will be accepted starting at 1 p.m. The judging will…

Reagan James Douglas  Haley Marie and James “Jamie” Elmore Douglas IV of Winchester proudly announce the birth of their daughter, Reagan James, on Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023, at Southern Tennessee Regional Health System-Winchester. Reagan weighed in at 6 pounds, 14.5 ounces…

While a series of Easter egg hunts were scheduled over this past weekend in Franklin County, several events were canceled due to rainy weather conditions. Still, some diehard young egg-searchers managed to go the distance in celebrating the holiday. Vision…