September 22, 2026
Sam Cowan
HOTH finishes stellar 39th edition
EDITOR Brian Justice The High on the Hog barbecue festival recently completed its 39th chapter as a successful precursor to its landmark fourth-decade event in… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Penguins top Tullahoma in home opener
SPORTS WRITER Sam Cowan The Franklin County Penguins faced the Tullahoma Swim Club Monday at home as they opened their summer season with a team… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Happenings in June 4, 2026, edition
Grace Center of Hope Grace Center of Hope opens its doors every Tuesday and Thursday from 4-6 p.m. with free programs for elementary and middle… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Obituary – Louise Ervin
ERVIN, Louise Osborne, age 104, of Winchester, Tennessee passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, in her home. She was born June 10, 1921, in Marble Hill, Moore County, Tennessee to James Hurley and Clara Harrison Osborne. Louise was born…
11 become first-ever WCA graduates
CONTRIBUTOR Terri Carter “Pomp and Circumstance” filled the sanctuary at Winchester Christian Academy on May 22 as the school made history and reached a significant… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Opinion: America’s grads
Danny Tyree “It’s been a long road / Gettin’ from there to here…” Yes, some of us with students in our lives have had “Faith… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Birth announcement in June 4, 2026, edition
Madison Marie Jones Makayla Nicole Jones and Jeremiah Trace Jones of Estill Springs proudly announce the birth of their daughter, Madison Marie, on Monday, May… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Franklin County arrest reports for May 25-31
(EDITOR’S NOTE: The following information on arrests made by state and local authorities is taken from Franklin County Jail intake reports.) Chadwick Jason Benefield, 51,… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Local athletes honored at Owl Awards
CONTRIBUTOR Terri Carter The fourth annual Owl Awards Show was held recently at the Oldham Theater in honor of the late local legend, “Big Al”… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Opinion: The power of song
Danny Tyree I don’t remember my mother singing much to me and my brother during our formative years. (Technically, I’m still in my formative years… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close