June 25, 2026
Sam Cowan
Happenings in June 11, 2026, edition
Tech Ready Tech Ready classes are being offered at the Townsend Cultural Center, 913 S. Shepherd St., Winchester, starting Monday and running through October. The classes will teach practical technology skills for work, daily life, education and online safety. Classes…
Mullin named supervisor of Exceptional Children Services
Franklin County Schools recently announced that Anna Mullin has been selected as the new supervisor of Exceptional Children Services, effective July 1, according to a press release. Dr. Roger Alsup, incoming director of schools, expressed his enthusiasm for the appointment:…
Obituary- Kenneth Martin
KENNETH MARTIN MARTIN, Kenneth Earl, 81, of Lynchburg, TN, passed away June 6, 2026. Kenneth was born on May 5, 1945, in Fayetteville, TN, to J.D. and Ruth Martin. Kenneth was known for his great sense of humor and his…
Birth announcements in June 11, 2026, edition
Elysif Storm Shaw Rebecca Moreland and Garrett Shaw of Tullahoma proudly announce the birth of their daughter, Elysif Storm, on Friday, May 29, 2026, at Highpoint Health — Winchester. Elysif weighed in at 5 pounds, 15 ounces and measured 19…
Franklin County arrest reports for June 1-7
(EDITOR’S NOTE: The following information on arrests made by state and local authorities is taken from Franklin County Jail intake reports.) Jacky Wayne Bean Jr., 41, Lynchburg Highway, Winchester, arrested on June 5, bench warrant, released, court date July 23.…
Eaker Award presented to Crawford brothers
CONTRIBUTOR Lt. Wendy Crawford Two Union City cadets, 18‑year‑old Graysen Crawford and 17‑year‑old Wyatt Crawford, were recognized with the Ira C. Eaker Award during a recent meeting for the Tullahoma Composite Squadron. The award is earned by only two percent…
Two charged in cattle-theft case
Two men are behind bars following a joint investigation by the Tennessee Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Crime Unit and the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office into the theft of more than $114,000 worth of cattle. A Franklin County Grand Jury indicted…
TigerSharks record home victory over McMinnville
SPORTS WRITER Sam Cowan The Sewanee TigerSharks faced the McMinnville Swim Team Saturday in a home meet and picked up a decisive team victory for the day. The TigerSharks accumulated 372 points as a team for the meet to easily…
Kronicle tourney completes rain-soaked 44th chapter
SPORTS WRITER Sam Cowan The 44th annual Kronicle Softball Tournament was held over the weekend at the Winchester City Park with 70 teams competing across six divisions. The tournament, which was run by the Independent Sports Association, raised money for…
AEDC at 75: Carroll promotes testing center
AEDC CONTRIBUTOR Brad Hicks In celebration of the Arnold Engineering Development Complex’s 75 years of operation, Lakeway Publishers Inc. is presenting a deep dive into the history of the military institution this year. When the Air Force needed someone to…