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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…

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… Login to continue reading Login…

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.,… Login to continue reading Login…

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… Login to continue reading Login…

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… Login to continue reading Login…

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… Login to continue reading Login…

HOTH finishes stellar 39th edition
EDITOR Brian Justice The High on the Hog barbecue festival recently completed its 39th chapter as a successful precursor to its landmark fourth-decade event in… Login to continue reading Login…

Happenings in June 4, 2026, edition
Grace Center of Hope Grace Center of Hope opens its doors every Tuesday and Thursday from 4-6 p.m. with free programs for elementary and middle… Login to continue reading Login…

Obituary – Louise Ervin
ERVIN, Louise Osborne, age 104, of Winchester, Tennessee passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, in her home. She was born June 10, 1921, in Marble Hill, Moore County, Tennessee…

11 become first-ever WCA graduates
CONTRIBUTOR Terri Carter “Pomp and Circumstance” filled the sanctuary at Winchester Christian Academy on May 22 as the school made history and reached a significant… Login to continue reading Login…
