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AEDC at 75: The early years
In celebration of the Arnold Engineering Development Complex’s 75 years of operation, Lakeway Publishers will be delving into the history of the military institution this year.

Ascend wins Diamond Award
Ascend Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in Middle Tennessee, has won a coveted Diamond Award from America’s Credit Unions in the “Member or Trade Communications” category for its Possibilities newsletter.
Arrests
(EDITOR’S NOTE: The following information on arrests made by state and local authorities is taken from Franklin County Jail intake reports.)

Winchester designates truck route, lane changes
To alleviate a series of issues, Winchester is implementing a new truck route to direct tractor-trailers and large commercial vehicles away from the Square as much as possible.

Democrats meet candidates
The Franklin County Democratic Party hosted a Meet the Candidates event at the Franklin County Annex Building on April 11, giving community members an opportunity to hear from local- and state-level candidates who are running for office in the upcoming election.
Thursday last day to vote early in May 5 primary
Just a reminder, today is the last day to cast early ballots in Franklin County’s May 5 primaiy election.

Republicans celebrate Reagan Day
The Franklin County Republican Party held its traditional electionyear event, the Reagan Day Dinner at the Twin Creeks Honeysuckle Pavilion, on Saturday with those attending enjoying a meal, a silent auction and musical entertainment while hearing from gubernatorial candidates running in the state primary.

Flandro celebrates 92nd trip around sun
Dr. Gary Flandro may not be a recognizable name to many, but one of the most ambitious and longest-lasting endeavors in the history of space exploration was made possible by his work.
Arrests
(EDITOR’S NOTE: The following information on arrests made by state and local authorities is taken from Franklin County Jail intake reports.)

Fulmer: Support new coach
Franklin County High School is trying to resurrect the former glory it has had in its football program and gained strong encouragement at the April 13 School Board meeting from a native son who became a legendary college football coach — Phillip Fulmer.
