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Franklin County Jail Intake Report: 12/08/2025
Information released by the Franklin County Sheriff's Department Franklin County Jail Summary – December 8, 2025 Total Inmates: 127 By Gender: Male: 102 Female: 25 By Inmate Type: Non-Sentenced (NS): 55 Male: 46 Female: 9 TDOC Suspended (11/29 or Less): 25 Male: 22 Female: 3 Sentenced (11/29 or Less): 39 Male: 24 Female: 15 TDOC (1 Year or More): 15 Male: 10 Female: 5 Parole Violator (PV): 2 Male: 2 Female: 0 Child Support: 4 Male: 3 Female: 1 New Intakes (12/07–12/0
Christian Carroll
1 day ago1 min read
Winchester Awarded ARC Grant to Strengthen Local Economic Development Efforts
Winchester Awarded ARC Grant to Strengthen Local Economic Development Efforts
Katy Abraham
4 days ago2 min read
Franklin County Jail Intake Report: 12/05/2025
Information released by the Franklin County Sheriff's Department Franklin County Jail Summary – December 5, 2025 Total Inmates: 128 By Gender: Male: 102 Female: 26 By Inmate Type: Non-Sentenced (NS): 62 Male: 45 Female: 17 TDOC Suspended (11/29 or Less): 25 Male: 22 Female: 3 Sentenced (11/29 or Less): 40 Male: 32 Female: 8 TDOC (1 Year or More): 15 Male: 13 Female: 2 Parole Violator (PV): 2 Male: 2 Female: 0 Weekender (WE): 1 Male: 1 Female: 0 Child Support: 3 Male
Christian Carroll
4 days ago1 min read
DA Releases New Details After Infant and Grandfather Killed in Pit Bull Attack in Tullahoma
DA Releases New Details After Infant and Grandfather Killed in Pit Bull Attack in Tullahoma
Katy Abraham
5 days ago2 min read
Franklin County Jail Intake Report: 12/04/2025
Information released by the Franklin County Sheriff's Department Franklin County Jail Summary – December 4, 2025 Total Inmates: 135 By Gender: Male: 108 Female: 27 By Inmate Type: Non-Sentenced (NS): 64 Male: 52 Female: 12 TDOC Suspended (11/29 or Less): 25 Male: 22 Female: 3 Sentenced (11/29 or Less): 39 Male: 33 Female: 6 TDOC (1 Year or More): 15 Male: 12 Female: 3 Parole Violator (PV): 2 Male: 2 Female: 0 Weekender (WE): 1 Male: 1 Female: 0 Child Support: 4 Male
Christian Carroll
5 days ago1 min read
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The Great Recovery Debate
For years, athletes have been told to stand tall with their hands behind their heads after intense exercise to “open up the lungs” and recover faster. However, research has challenged this longheld belief, showing that placing the hands on the knees may actually be a more effective recovery posture.
Samantha Canup
Oct 202 min read
Headaches and Neck Pain: How Physical Therapy Can Help
Do you struggle with nagging headaches that just won’t seem to go away? You’ve tried improving your sleep, drinking more water, adjusting your diet, and managing stress—yet the headaches still linger. For some, these headaches may be mild and manageable, but for others, they can become debilitating.
Samantha Canup
Sep 92 min read
Perfect Posture — A Myth?
In the world of physical therapy, and backed by modern research, we now understand that “the best posture is your next posture."
Samantha Canup
Aug 102 min read
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Sports
FCHS Honors Former Record-Setting Running Back Preston Wooten
FCHS Honors Former Record-Setting Running Back Preston Wooten
Katy Abraham
Nov 252 min read
The Hand That Holds the Mic: Johnny Hand, the Voice of Franklin County
From husband to father to Franklin County commissioner, Johnny Hand wears many hats, but perhaps none more proudly than that of community supporter. Whether he's behind the mic at a high school football game or lending his voice to a local Veterans ceremony, Hand is a familiar and beloved presence across the county. His dedication to Franklin County sports and civic life runs deep, touching nearly every corner of the community. Johnny Hand Hand married his wife, Kristie, ori
Terri Carter
Nov 144 min read
The Great Recovery Debate
For years, athletes have been told to stand tall with their hands behind their heads after intense exercise to “open up the lungs” and recover faster. However, research has challenged this longheld belief, showing that placing the hands on the knees may actually be a more effective recovery posture.
Samantha Canup
Oct 202 min read
Community
A Flight Through Time: Grandson Finds His Way Back to His First Cockpit
It was a flight that felt more like time travel as Cessna 5762C, affectionately known as “Six Two Charlie” by the family, made its journey from Atlanta to Winchester. Now settled in its new home at the local airport hangar, the aircraft has brought joy and nostalgia to a former Franklin County family whose connection to it spans generations. Former Winchester Airport Manager Zach Colescott took his first flight as a young boy, seated beside his grandfather in a
Terri Carter
23 hours ago6 min read
Estill Springs Police Department Welcomes Two New Officers to the Force
Estill Springs Police Department Welcomes Two New Officers to the Force
Katy Abraham
4 days ago2 min read
Winchester Awarded ARC Grant to Strengthen Local Economic Development Efforts
Winchester Awarded ARC Grant to Strengthen Local Economic Development Efforts
Katy Abraham
4 days ago2 min read
Education
Fitness and Generosity: Planet Fitness Makes Donation to Coordinated School Health Program
Planet Fitness has officially opened its doors in the heart of the community, bringing not only a new space for health and wellness but also a spirit of generosity. As part of its Red Ribbon Cutting celebration, the gym donated $1,000 to the Coordinated School Health Program for the local school district, offering a contribution aimed at supporting student well-being and promoting healthier lifestyles across area schools. Accepting the donation at the establishm
Terri Carter
Dec 22 min read
Horatio Alger Scholarship Applications Open December 1
Horatio Alger Scholarship Applications Open December 1
Katy Abraham
Dec 22 min read
FCHS Honors Former Record-Setting Running Back Preston Wooten
FCHS Honors Former Record-Setting Running Back Preston Wooten
Katy Abraham
Nov 252 min read
Government
Estill Springs Police Department Welcomes Two New Officers to the Force
Estill Springs Police Department Welcomes Two New Officers to the Force
Katy Abraham
4 days ago2 min read
Winchester Awarded ARC Grant to Strengthen Local Economic Development Efforts
Winchester Awarded ARC Grant to Strengthen Local Economic Development Efforts
Katy Abraham
4 days ago2 min read
Winchester Council Advances Rezoning for Food City–Area Development
Winchester Council Advances Rezoning for Food City–Area Development
Katy Abraham
Dec 12 min read
Business
Fitness and Generosity: Planet Fitness Makes Donation to Coordinated School Health Program
Planet Fitness has officially opened its doors in the heart of the community, bringing not only a new space for health and wellness but also a spirit of generosity. As part of its Red Ribbon Cutting celebration, the gym donated $1,000 to the Coordinated School Health Program for the local school district, offering a contribution aimed at supporting student well-being and promoting healthier lifestyles across area schools. Accepting the donation at the establishm
Terri Carter
Dec 22 min read
Winchester Council Advances Rezoning for Food City–Area Development
Winchester Council Advances Rezoning for Food City–Area Development
Katy Abraham
Dec 12 min read
Farmers’ Almanac to Publish Final Edition in 2026 After More Than 200 Years
Farmers’ Almanac to Publish Final Edition in 2026 After More Than 200 Years
Katy Abraham
Nov 202 min read
Health
Fitness and Generosity: Planet Fitness Makes Donation to Coordinated School Health Program
Planet Fitness has officially opened its doors in the heart of the community, bringing not only a new space for health and wellness but also a spirit of generosity. As part of its Red Ribbon Cutting celebration, the gym donated $1,000 to the Coordinated School Health Program for the local school district, offering a contribution aimed at supporting student well-being and promoting healthier lifestyles across area schools. Accepting the donation at the establishm
Terri Carter
Dec 22 min read
Franklin County Committee Reviews Ambulance Delays, Seeks Solutions to Improve Emergency Response Times
Franklin County Committee Reviews Ambulance Delays, Seeks Solutions to Improve Emergency Response Times
Katy Abraham
Oct 282 min read
Highpoint Health with Ascension Saint Thomas Officially Welcomed to Winchester
Highpoint Health with Ascension Saint Thomas Officially Welcomed to Winchester
Katy Abraham
Oct 281 min read
Events
Fitness and Generosity: Planet Fitness Makes Donation to Coordinated School Health Program
Planet Fitness has officially opened its doors in the heart of the community, bringing not only a new space for health and wellness but also a spirit of generosity. As part of its Red Ribbon Cutting celebration, the gym donated $1,000 to the Coordinated School Health Program for the local school district, offering a contribution aimed at supporting student well-being and promoting healthier lifestyles across area schools. Accepting the donation at the establishm
Terri Carter
Dec 22 min read
Franklin County Committee Reviews Ambulance Delays, Seeks Solutions to Improve Emergency Response Times
Franklin County Committee Reviews Ambulance Delays, Seeks Solutions to Improve Emergency Response Times
Katy Abraham
Oct 282 min read
Highpoint Health with Ascension Saint Thomas Officially Welcomed to Winchester
Highpoint Health with Ascension Saint Thomas Officially Welcomed to Winchester
Katy Abraham
Oct 281 min read
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