August 6, 2026
News
Gwynn laid to rest after distinguished life
Thomas Edward Gwynn, one of Tullahoma’s oldest residents and “The greatest Ranger that ever was,” passed away on April 6 at Life Care Center at the age of 106, just two months shy of his 107th birthday.
Highpoint Health publishes community-benefit report
Highpoint Health – Winchester/ Sewanee with Ascension Saint Thomas recently put out its community-benefit report for the 2025 calendar year.
St. Andrew’s student DJs claim national awards
Members of St. Andrew’s- Sewanee School’s radio-broadcasting program recently flew to New York City to take part in the annual Intercollegiate Broadcasting System conference and award ceremony with the goal of bringing home more trophies home than the one they did last year to display in the WMTN-LP studio.
Arrests
(EDITOR’S NOTE: The following information on arrests made by state and local authorities is taken from Franklin County Jail intake reports.)
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.
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.
Arrests
(EDITOR’S NOTE: The following information on arrests made by state and local authorities is taken from Franklin County Jail intake reports.)
No tax increase on Winchester budget horizon
The Winchester City Council has begun its annual budget process with a good prognosis for residents — no property-tax increases.