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B When people think about historic events, they usually think about military rebellions, battles and elections. But in 1854, something important happened to Nashville that doesn’t fall into any of…

E Beans Creek Primitive Baptist Church in Huntland was recently rocking. The energetic choir swayed as they sang. Sweat beaded on the preacher’s face, and the 50 or so church…

S The Division I boys and girls state wrestling championships began Thursday at the Williamson County Ag Expo Park with seven local wrestlers competing in the girls tournament. The matches…

HARRY FINNEY FINNEY, Harry “Fred,” age 78, of Decherd, passed away on Monday, Feb. 13, 2023, at his residence while surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Franklin…

A The public’s help is needed to locate the vandals responsible for spray-painting graffiti all over Adventure Mountain, the children’s play area located inside Winchester City Park. The current damages…

Feb. 25 Black History Program Mt. Sinai M.B. Church and the Townsend Cultural Center will hold its annual Black History Program Saturday from 5-7 p.m. at the Townsend Cultural Center,…

Mother’s Day flower fundraiser Hospice of the Highland Rim Foundation’s annual Mother’s Day flower drive is underway, with a variety of beautiful arrangements for $20. Orders can be placed now through…

D Recognized in February each year, Black History Month spotlights the history of people of African descent in the United States, and here’s a view through the eyes of those…

(EDITOR’S NOTE: The following information on arrests made by state and local authorities is taken from Franklin County Jail intake reports.) Joe Anthony Adams, 25, 208 Zandi Lane, Winchester, arrested…

The Tennessee Department of Health joins partners across the state for the eighth annual Tennessee Quit Week, Feb. 20-24, to encourage Tennesseans who want to quit using tobacco products to…