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Gators’ offense falters in loss at West
S The North Middle School Gators lost to the West Bobcats 39-6 on the road Thursday for their fourth loss of the season. The Gators were held scoreless for the…
Obituaries in Nov. 9, 2023, edition
FLETCHER MCCRARY JR. MCCRARY, Fletcher Talley, Jr., age 80, of Estill Springs, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 29, 2023, at St. Thomas West in Nashville. Fletcher was born on June…
Religious Happenings in Nov. 9, 2023, edition
Nov. 11 Grocery giveaway A grocery distribution will be held on Saturday starting at 9 a.m. on a first-come, first-serve basis at Christ the King Anglican Church, located at 1231…
Happenings in Nov. 9, 2023, edition
Flu shots The Franklin County Health Department, located at 266 Joyce Lane in Winchester, is now providing free flu vaccines to the public from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. No…
Field fires prompt burn ban amid dry conditions
E More than 100 acres burned in 10 field and brush fires during the past two weeks have created a no-burn situation in Franklin County. County Fire Chief Chuck Stines…
Rebel swimmers open season versus Tullahoma
S The Franklin County High School and middle school swim teams competed in a meet Tuesday at home against teams from Tullahoma to begin their season. The Franklin County swimmers…
Lions Club to host turkey shoots this weekend in Estill Springs
It is that time again for the Estill Springs Lions Club’s annual turkey shoots. This will be the 13th year for the shoots. A shoot was held on Nov. 4-5…
Sanders Foundation seeks proposals for 2023
Franklin County-based organizations are encouraged to submit their proposals now to request funding from the Estelle, Abe and Marjorie Sanders Foundation of Franklin County, according to Brenda Cannon, foundation chair.…
Memorial monument dedicated posthumously to Ron Smith
E Vietnam veteran Ron Smith was the driving force behind establishing the Franklin County Veterans Memorial at the Annex Building, and a special dedication was made in his memory Monday…

