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Happenings in March 23, 2023, edition
March 25 Father Daughter Dance The United Way of Franklin County Father Daughter Dance will be held Saturday from 6-8:30 p.m. at Monterey Station in Cowan. Photos begin at 4…
Pay hikes to play key part in budget process
E The Franklin County government is eyeing across-the-board employee pay increases, but for how much is another issue. The Finance Committee adopted a 10 percent pay-increase recommendation at its March…
Hayworth talks smooth transition into new role
S ‘What took you so long?’ coach jokes Tracy Hayworth was formally introduced as the head coach of the Franklin County High School football Rebels in a press conference Wednesday…
Annual Bluebell Island Ramble scheduled for Saturday
Everyone is invited to get out and enjoy the beauty of nature during the annual Bluebell Island Ramble on Saturday starting at 10 a.m. This free event is open to…
Drug suspect arrested in Kroger parking lot
A 35-year-old Tracy City man has been released on a $7,500 bond after being arrested in the Decherd Kroger parking lot on drug and theft charges. Johnny Williams Stephens Jr.,…
Birth announcement in March 23, 2023, edition
Sawyer Thomas Tankersley Cristy and Jeremy Tankersley of Sewanee proudly announce the birth of their son, Sawyer Thomas, on Monday, Feb. 27, 2023, at Harton Hospital in Tullahoma. Sawyer weighed in…
Broadview, Capitol Hill improve ISO ratings
E Good news for Broadview and Capitol Hill fire district homeowners — your insurance rates are about to go down. Franklin County Mayor Chris Guess announced Friday that an Insurance…
Rebels drop close district game at Coffee County
S The Franklin County Rebels lost to the Coffee County Raiders 5-3 on the road Tuesday for their third loss of the season. The score was close throughout with the…
Lady Hornets take home loss to Coffee County
S The Huntland High School Lady Hornets lost to the Coffee County Lady Raiders 13-7 at home Tuesday for their first loss of the season. The Lady Raiders pulled away…
Bradford resigns as Decherd water/wastewater superintendent
Three weeks after stepping down as Decherd’s interim city administrator, Eric Bradford has resigned from his main position as water/wastewater superintendent and is no longer working for the city. Mayor…

