Blood Assurance in critical need of blood donors
The local blood supply is in critical need of replenishment, according to Blood Assurance. As of Tuesday, the nonprofit had less than a two-day’s supply of most blood types on its shelves. Blood Assurance is calling on those with O-positive,…
Vape raid in neighboring county raises concerns
Parents are being urged to discuss the dangers of using vapes to consume marijuana with their children after a raid netted over a 100 preloaded vapes, all with THC contents reaching dangerous levels. Investigators with the Warren County Sheriff’s Office,…
City upgrades bring million-dollar price tag
C The Board of Mayor and Aldermen spent over $950,000 at the May 8 meeting of the city council, purchasing new vehicles for the city police and fire departments, as well as approving a contract with the statewide emergency radio…
Made in Tennessee: Lodge Cast Iron
N It has been 127 years since Joseph Lodge began his first cast iron foundry in the small town of South Pittsburg, Tennessee. Opened as the Blacklock Foundry in 1896, it would create jobs for the region and enjoy success…
Bring us your tired tires
A It’s difficult for those of us who weren’t adults then, or even yet born, to comprehend how the United States’ entry into World War II precipitated a huge change in normal activities for everyone, including civilians on the home…
First blind man to use a seeing-eye dog was a Tennessean
B When you see a blind person with a seeing-eye dog, remember that this practice started with a young man from Nashville. In 1927, Morris Frank was a 20-year-old student at Vanderbilt University and unhappy about his dependency on others…
Tullahoma’s first gated community
As this curious fellow mentioned in an earlier column, Cedar Lane is prime for development over the next several years. One of the first projects to leap off the drawing board is Harton Family Partners’ Cardinal Reserve. Cardinal Reserve is…
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…
