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Boswell earns national recognition in essay contest
When Andrew Boswell looks at pollen, he doesn’t see the yellow dust that coats cars each spring. He sees the foundation of a healthy honey… Login to continue reading Login…

County says ‘thanks’ to employees
The Mayor’s Office welcomed county employees to its annual Employee Appreciation BBQ on July 9 at the Annex Building as a way to say, “Thank… Login to continue reading Login…

Rebels take on Grundy, Sequatchie in road scrimmage
The Franklin County Rebels competed in a three-team, 7-on-7 scrimmage Thursday at Sequatchie County against the hosting Indians and the Grundy County Yellow Jackets. The… Login to continue reading Login…

Phillips to succeed Smith in finance role
EDITOR Brian Justice With long-standing Franklin County Finance Director Andrea Smith retiring from her position on Oct. 31, the Finance Committee recently approved promoting Deputy… Login to continue reading Login…

Franklin County arrest reports for July 6-13
(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.,… Login to continue reading Login…

Utility-relocation concerns affect sidewalk project
EDITOR Brian Justice Winchester may have received grant money for sidewalk improvements along North High Street, but the project remains at a standstill until key… Login to continue reading Login…

Early voting begins on July 17
BRIAN JUSTICE Editor Just a reminder, early voting is about to begin for the Aug. 6 Franklin County general and state and federal primary elections.… Login to continue reading Login…

State eyeing Winchester-Huntland utility merger
BRIAN JUSTICE Editor Huntland is struggling to provide water and sewer service to its residents, so the state is calling on Winchester to potentially take… Login to continue reading Login…

Free youth tech camps available
The Franklin County government recently announced two upcoming, free summer tech camps designed for local students entering fifth through seventh grades. Aimed at building digital… Login to continue reading Login…

Commission OKs no-tax-increase budget
BRIAN JUSTICE Editor The Franklin County Commission approved the $119 million fiscal year 2027 budget on June 22 without a property-tax increase, and the funding… Login to continue reading Login…
