August 19, 2026
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FC boys soccer tops Shelbyville, ties Columbia
The Franklin County High School boys soccer team played the Columbia Lions to a 1-1 draw at home on April 23 for the team’s first tie of the season.
Rebelettes take close home loss to Tullahoma
The Franklin County Rebelettes lost to the Tullahoma Lady Wildcats 5-4 at home on April 23 for their 15th loss of the season.
Lady Hornets win two, lose one for week
The Huntland High School Lady Hornets lost to the Richland Lady Raiders 13-3 on the road on April 23 for their seventh loss of the season.
FC tennis ends year with district tourneys
Members of the Franklin County High School boys and girls tennis teams competed in the District 9AA individual tournaments on April 22 at the Shelbyville Recreation Center.
Letters to the Editor
Cancer and PSA levels
Train-wreck radio
Being a lifelong music fan and an occasional radio host, I’ve often baffled my family with my song selections.
Arrests
(EDITOR’S NOTE: The following information on arrests made by state and local authorities is taken from Franklin County Jail intake reports.)
Fulmer: Support new coach
Franklin County High School is trying to resurrect the former glory it has had in its football program and gained strong encouragement at the April 13 School Board meeting from a native son who became a legendary college football coach — Phillip Fulmer.
EMT recovering after ambulance collision
An advanced emergency medical technician who was injured in an April 14 wreck when the ambulance he was in collided with a pickup truck and overturned is recovering at home, according to a post on his Facebook page.
Drug arrests stem from Lincoln death
Three suspects in connection with an April 14 suspected drugrelated death in Lincoln County have been arrested by Franklin County authorities on narcotics-delivery and illegal weaponpossession charges, according to Sheriff’s Office reports.