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July 4th Weekend Sees Drop in Traffic Fatalities Statewide
According to the Tennessee Highway Patrol, the state saw a significant decline in traffic fatalities over the recent Fourth of July weekend.
Joe Abraham
6 days ago1 min read


Growing Their Own: Franklin County Inmates Tend to Bountiful Garden
Inmates at the Franklin County Jail have been hard at work cultivating a thriving garden within the facility’s secure perimeter, yielding...

Terri Carter
Jun 273 min read


Coffee County Commissioner Accuses Mayor, Sheriff of Misconduct
Coffee County Commissioner Dennis Hodge has filed a petition alleging criminal behavior by County Mayor Judd Matheny and Sheriff Chad Partin.
Joe Abraham
Jun 241 min read


Franklin County Launches DUI Crackdown Friday Night
Winchester, Tennessee - Franklin County law enforcement will conduct sobriety checkpoints and saturation patrols from 6:00 PM to 2:00 AM...
Will Davis
Jun 161 min read


Heroes in Blue: Tennessee Officers Risk Lives in Dramatic Building Collapse Rescue
COWAN, Tennessee — When a routine patrol turned into a race against time, two Cowan police officers proved courage isn't just part of the...
Will Davis
Jun 131 min read


Tennessee Prepares Major Traffic Operation for Bonnaroo Music Festival
Manchester, Tennessee — State transportation officials are implementing a comprehensive traffic management strategy this week as tens of...
Will Davis
Jun 101 min read


Escaped zebra found in Tennessee field after week-long search involving drones and highway closures
Animal had been roaming free since escaping owner's property, briefly stopping traffic on major interstate Christiana, Tennessee – A...
Will Davis
Jun 61 min read


"They Saved My Life": Local Man Thanks Broadview Volunteer Fire Department and Franklin County First Responders for Second Chance
It was a moment of pure gratitude and emotion at Broadview Fire Department earlier this week as Franklin County resident Luke Thompson...

Terri Carter
Jun 65 min read


Tennessee creates public registry for domestic violence repeat offenders
New law honoring slain deputy takes effect in 2026 NASHVILLE – Tennessee will launch a public registry tracking repeat domestic violence...
Will Davis
Jun 61 min read


Tennessee Drivers Hit by Sophisticated Text Message Scam Impersonating State DMV
Estill Springs, Tennessee — A wave of fraudulent text messages is sweeping across Tennessee, targeting unsuspecting drivers with fake...
Will Davis
Jun 52 min read


Exotic Pet Zebra Shuts Down Interstate, Remains at Large
RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN — A dangerous situation unfolded on Interstate 24 this weekend when an escaped zebra brought traffic to a...
Will Davis
Jun 31 min read


Courage Under Fire: Cowan Officers Honored with Life Saving Award
Police officers willingly put their safety aside, stepping into harm’s way to protect others. For them, it is far more than just a job;...

Terri Carter
May 153 min read


Remembering the Fallen: FC Holds Annual Police and Firefighter Memorial
With solemn reverence and unwavering gratitude, the Franklin County community gathered last Thursday at Winchester City Hall to pay...

Terri Carter
May 105 min read


From Winchester to the White House: Sheriff Fuller Meets with President Trump
Noting it as one of the highlights of his career, Franklin County Sheriff Tim Fuller recently visited the White House, taking the...

Terri Carter
May 42 min read


Over 55 Pounds of Drugs Collected: Prevention Coalition Hosts Drug Take-Back Day
Over 55 pounds of unused or unwanted drugs were collected this past weekend as The Franklin County Prevention Coalition, along with the...

Terri Carter
Apr 291 min read


Chapel Hill Pharmacy Break-ins Lead to Multi-State Crime Spree, including Connections to Winchester
Xavier Jennings (Photo Credit: Chapel Hill PD) What started as two early morning break-ins at a small-town pharmacy in Chapel Hill has...
Keaton Solomon
Apr 202 min read


Two Arrested in Decherd Drug Bust Near Elementary School
Photo: Decherd Police Department Two individuals from were taken into custody on Tuesday evening following the execution of a search...
Keaton Solomon
Apr 181 min read


Update on Coffee County Jail Disturbance Involving Seven Inmates
EDIT 4/15/2025 11:00 PM A disturbance involving seven inmates took place at the Coffee County Jail on April 14, 2025. Initially...
Keaton Solomon
Apr 142 min read


Grundy County Arsons Unsolved, TBI Pleads for Community's Help
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is now looking into what they say is the 10th suspicious house fire in Palmer over the past year —...
Keaton Solomon
Apr 142 min read


McMinnville Dollar General deemed a Total Loss, Man Charged with Arson
Around 11:30 Friday morning, both the McMinnville Fire Department and Police Department responded to a fire at the Dollar General located...
Keaton Solomon
Apr 131 min read
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