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  • Joined: February 25, 2026
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National Day of Prayer, TN 250 unite

The National Day of Prayer took a unique twist on May 7 with the event being included as part of Franklin County’s celebration of the nation’s 250th anniversary.

DES bomb threat deemed non-credible

The School System is reassuring the public that, despite a May 7 bomb threat at Decherd Elementary School that turned out to be non-credible, all proper precautions were followed to ensure safety.

Former teacher indicted for sexual battery

A former Franklin County High School teacher remains in jail after being indicted by a grand jury on charges of sexual battery by an authority figure and solicitation of a minor, according to Circuit Court records.

BOBBIE REDD

REDD, Bobbie Lee, age 90 of Lynchburg, passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at Alive Hospice in Murfreesboro surrounded by her loving family. A native of Moore County, she was born on February 27, 1936, in Lynchburg to the late Clifton and Pauline (Nelson) Hall. For more than 60 years, Bobbie owned and operated Redd’s Grocery Store with her husband, Lavon “Rusty” Redd. They both cherished the time serving their community and friendships that were made at the store. She enjoyed being outside tending to her goats as well as taking trips to Dairy Queen. A devoted Christian, she loved her church, Beech Hill Baptist Church, and the time spent with her church family. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Lavon “Rusty” Redd; daughters, Judy Redd Young and Annie Redd Norris; sister, Betty Jane Redford; and son-inlaw, Harold “Duck” Young. Bobbie Lee is survived by her loving grandchildren, Leigh Ann (Scott) Willis of Murfreesboro and Kevin (Jennifer) Young of Lynchburg; greatgrandchildren, Angelica Lightfoot of Lynchburg, Gabrielle (Lucas) Waller of Lynchburg, Cody Young of Lynchburg and Kaycee Young of Lynchburg; greatgreat- grandchild, Porter Waller of Lynchburg; and sister, Helen Craig of Tullahoma. Visitation was held from 5-8 p.m. on Friday, May 8, 2026, at Jennings-Moore-Cortner Funeral Home in Lynchburg. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 9, 2026, in the chapel of Jennings-Moore-Cortner Funeral Home with Rev. Troy Deaton officiating. Interment followed at Chestnut Ridge Cemetery.