Democrats hold pancakes and patriotism
The Coffee County Democratic Party will hold a Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser and Future Forward Saturday meeting on July 12. The gathering will take place in the Community Room of the Coffee County Administrative Plaza in Manchester. “Breakfast will be served…
Man struck by stray bullet passes away
S A Springfield man has died after being struck in the head by what is believed to be a stray bullet July 4 at Twin Creeks Marina Drive in Franklin County. The man, John Cobb, 61, of Springfield was in…
7 Things Doctors Wish Families Knew This Back-to-School Season
(StatePoint) As you prepare children to return to the classroom this fall, the American Medical Association (AMA) has seven tips to help your family have a healthy school year. “As you purchase school supplies and prepare the students in your…
Protecting Kids’ Mental Health This School Year
(StatePoint) From schoolwork and homework to friendships and extracurriculars to potentially dealing with difficult situations like bullying, there is a lot for kids to navigate during the school year. Fortunately, efforts are being made to provide tools that help protect…
Trend Report: Back to School!
(StatePoint) Sharpen those pencils and pack those book bags, back-to-school season is upon us. Before the first day, study up on this shoe style study guide for the hottest looks to hit the hallway this year. 1. MochaMousse: Earthy hues…
‘HIStory’ as told by them
KYLE MURPHYStaff Writer Something will be lurking in the dark under the moonlight on July 12 in Tullahoma. Is it the night creatures calling as the dead start to walk in their masquerade? No, but instead it will be the…
Kaitlynn Gattis pledges to play at Motlow
GRAY DEYOSports Writer Junior Kaitlynn Gattis put together a strong junior season for the Lady Wildcats’ softball team. This past week she committed to Motlow University to play softball at the college level. Gattis put up some great stats in…
United Way of South Central Tennessee Awards $685,000 in grants
United Way of South Central Tennessee, serving Bedford, Cannon, Coffee, Lincoln, Moore, Rutherford, and Warren counties, is awarding $685,000 in grants to 65 agency programs demonstrating measurable progress toward the community goals in the areas of Youth Opportunity, Healthy Community,…
Polly Caperton Hughes Obituary
Polly Caperton Hughes, after having lived 105 years, passed away on Friday, July 4, 2025, at Bailey Manor in Winchester. A native of Franklin County, she was born in Cowan on Aug. 5, 1919, to the late Thomas and Maude…
Geraldine Judy Sisk Obituary
Geraldine Judy Sisk, 91, Keith Springs, passed away on Sunday, July 6, 2025, at her residence. She was born on Jan. 21, 1934, to the late Ira Ernest and Eliza May (Judge) Wilkerson. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. on…
