June 14, 2026
News
Suspect held in rape case
A 55 year-old Winchester man remains in Franklin County Jail on a $200,000 bond after being charged in connection with an April 4 kidnapping and rape incident.
Addressing decreased enrollment
Facing declining enrollment and a reduced state revenue stream, the Franklin Count}' School System has its work cut out for itself to stay financially on track, according to County Commissioner David Eldridge.
Arrests
(EDITOR’S NOTE: The following information on arrests made by state and local authorities is taken from Franklin County Jail intake reports.)
Prater convicted in white-supremacist attack
A Tullahoma man faces a lengthy jail sentence after he entered guilty pleas to setting fire to a historic building in 2019, torching it due to his white-supremacist beliefs.
Estill Naz Easter egg hunt big draw
Estill Springs Nazarene Church’s annual Community Egg Hunt on March 28 proved to be a great kicker leading up to Easter Sunday with an onslaught of children on hand vying to collect eggs via a long-standing tradition.
Second drowning at Tims Ford
A 24-year-old Tullahoma man died Sunday, marking the second drowning at Tims Ford Lake this year.
Forbidding reckless gunfire
State Rep. Iris Rudder, R-Winchester, has proposed legislation to make it illegal to recklessly fire a gun in a crowded area, stemming from a July 4, 2025, incident at Twin Creeks Village where a man died after being struck by a stray bullet.
Early voting gets into full swing Wednesday
With Monday’s voter-registration deadline having passed, the next chapter in Franklin County’s primary election extends from April 15-30 when early voting occurs.
Marker unveiled on Square
As a unique tourism attraction, Winchester is honoring legendary singer Dinah Shore with a special marker placed on the Square that defines her career accomplishments and her connection to the community.