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Information released by the Franklin County Sheriff's Department Franklin County Jail Intake Summary – October 15–16, 2025 Total Inmates Booked or Released in This Period:  4 By Gender: Female:  3 Male:  1 By Inmate Type: Non-Sentenced:  2 (from press report) Released Inmates with Past Intake Dates:  2 (from age report) Offender Details: Stacy Renee Arnold Gender:  Female Age:  51 Bond:  $7,500 Inmate Type:  Non-Sentenced Charge(s): Violation of Probation (General Sessions) A

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August 13, 1945  -  October 13, 2025 Brenda Ann Hoover Sons, age 80 of Winchester, passed away on Monday, October 13, 2025, at her residence. A native of Franklin County, she was born on August 13, 1945, to the late John Alfred and Myrna Bell (Morris) Hoover. Her professional work career included working as a seamstress for Lanier, R&W, and Prince Auto. She also worked as a book-keeper for Jim Franklin Chevy, Winchester Ford, and WCDT radio. When she was able, Brenda enjoyed

Information released by the Franklin County Sheriff's Department Franklin County Jail – October 15, 2025 Update Total Inmates:  146 By Gender: Male:  113 Female:  33 By Inmate Type: Non-Sentenced (NS):  100 Male: 70 Female: 30 TDOC Suspended (11/29 or Less):  17 Male: 16 Female: 1 TDOC (Sentenced 1 Year or More):  17 Male: 11 Female: 6 (11/29 or Less):  34 Male: 19 Female: 15 Parole Violator (PV):  3 Male: 3 Female: 0 Weekender:  1 Male: 1 Female: 0 Child Support:  5 Male: 2

September 23, 1970 - October 10, 2025 Mr. Kenneth Andre Johnson, Sr. , 55, of Tullahoma, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 10, 2025, at Alive Hospice in Murfreesboro. Born on September 23, 1970, in Tullahoma, Andre was the beloved son of the late Willie Tolbert, Jr. and Bernice Johnson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandparents , Eva Johnson and Frank Johnson, and his aunt , Deborah (Billy) Wilkerson. He was a graduate of Tull

September 27, 1957 - October 4, 2025 Kenneth Ferris Winsett Jr. passed this life on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at the age of 68. No services are planned at this time. Kenneth was a native of Huntsville, Alabama and was the son of the late Kenneth Winsett Sr. and Lillie Sue (Swinford) Winsett. Along with his parents he is preceded in death by his sisters, Trina Nelson, Shirley Frazier and Jackie Taylor. He is survived by one sister, Jeannie Gallant of Fayetteville, Tennessee;

April 21, 1943  -  October 9, 2025 Sue Keller Tucker Watson, age 82 of Winchester, passed away on Thursday, October 9, 2025, at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Manchester on April 21, 1943, to the late John and Frankie (Ikard) Keller. Her professional career started in the banking industry, followed by working as a real estate agent. She then worked as a receptionist at AEDC. Her creativity and fashion sense eventually led her to become the owne

Authorities Release Names of 16 Victims in AES Explosion

Information released by the Franklin County Sheriff's Department Inmate Population (as of Oct 13, 2025) Total inmates: 145 Male: 113 (77.93%) Female: 32 (22.07%) By Classification (LS) TDOC Suspended Except for (11/29 or Less): 18 (NS) Non-Sentenced: 70 (PV) Parole Violator: 3 (S) 11/29 or Less (General Sessions): 34 (TD) TDOC Sentenced (1 yr or more): 17 Child Support: 3 Individual Offenders (Oct 12–13, 2025) Gonzalez-Hipolito, Librado NMN  – Male – Manchester Bond: $50,000

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May 1, 1949 - October 9, 2025 Melvin Burton of Fayetteville, Tennessee passed from this life on Thursday, October 9, 2025, at his...

August 21, 1930 - October 6, 2025 Loretta Elizabeth McCabe of Tullahoma, Tennessee passed from this life on Monday, October 6, 2025, at...

March 29, 1939 - October 7, 2025 Geraldine Marie Dunlap, better known as Jerre to her family and friends passed from this life on...

July 20, 1960 - October 7, 2025 Mary Rebecca Cook of Lynchburg, Tennessee passed from this life on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at her...