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It was only a dream

D The White House sent out a press release. “Joint press conference tonight, with President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump. This will be a major announcement, to be carried on all networks and social media platforms.” For hours…

Jean Marie Morris Obituary

Jean Marie Morris, 70, of Winchester, passed away on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at Southern Tennessee Medical Center. A native of Franklin County, she was born in Winchester on Dec. 21, 1952, to the late Norman and Mary Etta (Guess)…

Ann E. McGowan Obituary

Ann E. McGowan, 87, of Winchester, passed away on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at Magnolia Manor in Midway, Georgia.  A native of Franklin County, she was born on Feb.10, 1936, to the late Claud and Corene (Holiday) Farris.   Visitation will…

New laws require public comment periods

D The Tennessee Open Meetings Act hasn’t changed too much over the years. But this year, the General Assembly made two major improvements that were a long time coming. The open meetings law now requires that city and county legislative…

Jeffery Logan Mann Obituary

Jeffery Logan Mann, 35, of Winchester, passed away on Saturday, May 13, 2023. He was born in Tullahoma on Dec. 18, 1987, to Jeffery and Joyce (Isom) Mann. Funeral services were held Friday, May 19 in the Chapel of Moore-Cortner…

Mary Jo Curtis Obituary

Mary Jo Curtis, 85, of Estill Springs, passed away on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at Life Care Center in Tullahoma.  A native of Franklin County, she was born on Sept. 8, 1937, in Winchester to the late Pete and Ethel…

Patty Ervin Fandrich Obituary

Patty Ervin Fandrich, 71, of New Market, Alabama, passed away on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at Huntsville Hospital. She was born in Tullahoma on Feb. 23, 1952, to the late Joseph “Joe” and Mabel (Majors) Ervin. Visitation will be from…

Roy Allen Graham Obituary

Roy Allen Graham, 86, of Winchester, passed away on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at his residence surrounded by his loving family.  A native of Franklin County, he was born on Oct. 15, 1936, to the late Alma Louise Weddington.  Visitation…

Public education is worth fighting for

J While discussing faith, I am reminded of a lyric from an old religious song: “Let hope rise and darkness tremble.” Too many people imagine a bleak and hopeless future, and it shows in the choices they make in their…