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B When people think about historic events, they usually think about military rebellions, battles and elections. But in 1854, something important happened to Nashville that doesn’t fall into any of those three categories. Had it not occurred, Nashville wouldn’t have…

E Beans Creek Primitive Baptist Church in Huntland was recently rocking. The energetic choir swayed as they sang. Sweat beaded on the preacher’s face, and the 50 or so church members were on their feet, clapping. Small though the congregation…

S The Division I boys and girls state wrestling championships began Thursday at the Williamson County Ag Expo Park with seven local wrestlers competing in the girls tournament. The matches for the first two rounds of each division were contested…

HARRY FINNEY FINNEY, Harry “Fred,” age 78, of Decherd, passed away on Monday, Feb. 13, 2023, at his residence while surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Franklin County on June 4, 1944 to the late Reuben Finney…

A The public’s help is needed to locate the vandals responsible for spray-painting graffiti all over Adventure Mountain, the children’s play area located inside Winchester City Park. The current damages are the worst the play area has suffered since opening…

Feb. 25 Black History Program Mt. Sinai M.B. Church and the Townsend Cultural Center will hold its annual Black History Program Saturday from 5-7 p.m. at the Townsend Cultural Center, 910 S. Shepherd St., Winchester. The theme is “Legacy—What does…

Mother’s Day flower fundraiser Hospice of the Highland Rim Foundation’s annual Mother’s Day flower drive is underway, with a variety of beautiful arrangements for $20. Orders can be placed now through April 28 and must be paid in full at the…

D Recognized in February each year, Black History Month spotlights the history of people of African descent in the United States, and here’s a view through the eyes of those working locally at the Arnold Engineering Development Complex. Starting as…

(EDITOR’S NOTE: The following information on arrests made by state and local authorities is taken from Franklin County Jail intake reports.) Joe Anthony Adams, 25, 208 Zandi Lane, Winchester, arrested on Feb. 4, criminal trespassing, released, court date March 27.…

The Tennessee Department of Health joins partners across the state for the eighth annual Tennessee Quit Week, Feb. 20-24, to encourage Tennesseans who want to quit using tobacco products to take advantage of the state’s free resource. All services are…