June 20, 2026
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Public speaks out
C Multiple members of the public, including three former aldermen, presented their opinions on the actions of the board and specific aldermen following the actions taken by Alderman Jenna Amacher on Feb. 1 and 3. According to city officials, Amacher…
AEDC team members share what Black History Month means to them
D Recognized in February each year, Black History Month spotlights the history of people of African descent in the United States. The month itself also holds historic significance, starting as Negro History Week in 1925, what would become Black History…
Lincoln County slips by Tullahoma for district crown
DUANE SHERRILLEditor Taking the lead into the locker room at the half, a third quarter swoon by the Lady ‘Cats left them six points short of a district championship as they fell in Lawrenceburg to Lincoln County 50-44. Their loss…
Phil M. Syler Obituary
Phil M. Syler, 99, of Winchester, passed away on Monday, Feb. 20, 2023 at Elk River Health and Rehabilitation. A native of Franklin County, he was born on Nov. 12, 1923 in Cowan to the late Charles and Annie (Shockley)…
Blanche Mackay Obituary
Blanche Mackay, 97, of Knoxville, passed away Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Mackay, and is survived by her children, Bob, Chris, Greg (Kate), Ken (Carol); grandchildren Anthony Morciglio, Ryan, Patrick (Isabella), and…
Mary Geneiva “Gena” Masingille Obituary
Mary Geneiva “Gena” Masingille, 38, of Winchester, passed away on Friday, Feb. 17, 2023 at Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville. A native of Franklin County, she was born in Winchester on May 3, 1984. Funeral services were held Monday, Feb.…
Amy Sue Morris Cox Obituary
Amy Sue Morris Cox, 99, of Huntland, passed away on Saturday, Feb.18, 2023, at Donalson Care Center in Fayetteville. A native of Franklin County, she was born in Huntland on May 13, 1923, to the late James Alexander and Myrtle…
Search nets $80K stolen camper
S Coffee County sheriff’s deputies made a large discovery when they recovered an $80,000 camper that had been stolen out of Georgia while they were investigating another crime. The suspect, Ernest Hall Gallander, 52, has been bound over on the…
Spinning a yarn – Crocheting no longer just granny’s hobby
N Forget that itchy sweater from grandma or the handmade scarf that isn’t quite your style. While knitting and crocheting have long been thought of as old-time hobbies, more and more younger people are picking up their crocheting hooks and…
Former AEDC vice director takes on senior leadership role with NASA
B From an early age, Jason Coker’s eyes were on the stars. “I always wanted to have an opportunity to work at NASA,” he said. “The mission of space and space exploration is something that I’ve always enjoyed since I…