Sam Cowan

Sam Cowan

  • Joined: May 20, 2026
  • Articles: 178

Decherd approves final budget

The Decherd Board of Mayor and Aldermen recently approved the final reading of the 2027 fiscal year budget, setting the city’s annual expenditures at $3.7… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

FC girls finish undefeated at Fairview playday

SPORTS WRITER Sam Cowan The Franklin County High School girls soccer team competed in a playday Saturday at Fairview High School and ended the event… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Gators trounce Liberty for shutout victory

SPORTS WRITER Sam Cowan The North Middle School Gators beat the Liberty Patriots 34-0 at home Thursday for their second win of the season. The… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Opinion: Are cigarettes ‘cool’ again?

Danny Tyree “A ball of fire on one end and a fool on the other.” That’s how my high school history teacher, Mr. Holt, described… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Dismissed Bell charges explained

Tennessee’s 12th Judicial District Attorney General’s Office is providing clarification regarding the dismissal of 12 counts of unlawful carrying or possession of a weapon against… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

SAS students attend Governor’s Schools

Two rising juniors and one rising senior from St. Andrew’s-Sewanee School attended Tennessee Governor’s Schools this summer in three different educational areas. Rising senior Emmett… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Opinion: That takes the cake

David Carroll Let’s explore the origin of some common sayings. After writing several columns about sayings like “sight for sore eyes” and “don’t fly off… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

FC girls soccer tops PCA in home scrimmage

The Franklin County High School girls soccer team beat the Providence Christian Academy Lady Lions 3-1 at home Thursday in a preseason scrimmage. All of… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close