South Pittsburg 62, Franklin County 14: Class 1A’s Pirates were dominant throughout the first half, with the reigning state champions rolling up 438 yards by halftime against the Class 5A Rebels. South Pittsburg senior quarterback Knox Israel was 10-of-14 passing for 255 yards and six touchdowns, including three to University of Tennessee commit Dayon Cooper. …
A middle school football game in Franklin County experienced a disruption on Tuesday night when a student reportedly entered the field and pushed a player. The incident occurred during a matchup between South Middle School and Cornersville Middle School. The match was at Franklin County High School in Winchester. The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office has …
Last week, Tennessee dedicated two new state parks that offer fresh places to hike, explore, and camp on the Cumberland Plateau: Fiery Gizzard State Park and Head of the Crow State Park. Both are within easy driving distance of Chattanooga and join the state park system as recommended day trips for outdoor-minded viewers. Fiery Gizzard …
The University of the South is being sued for more than $35 million related to reports of toxic mold in student dormitories. Current and former students allege that black mold in their dorms caused health issues and interrupted their studies. The lawsuit was filed in Franklin County Circuit Court on Tuesday, September 23, 2025. It …
From the first cries of a newborn to the laughter and joy children bring into our lives, there is nothing more beautiful than the gift of life. But for some, that gift doesn’t come easily. Thousands of hopeful parents endure months or even years of doctor visits, medications, financial stress, and emotional pain to pursue …
The Department of Disability and Aging (DDA) has awarded $5 million in grant funding to 125 senior centers in Tennessee. Grantees will receive one-time funding to support senior centers across all three regions. These centers provide older adults with access to programming, health and wellness resources, and social connections. The DDA will distribute grant funding …
Marion County Warriors beat Sequatchie County 16-0, with Quincy Mills adding two interceptions for a season total of five. Mills returned one interception 33 yards for a touchdown, helping hold Sequatchie to just 155 total yards after they had previously averaged over 200 passing yards per game. Class 2A’s Marion County (4-0) hosts Chattanooga Prep …
It’s official: In Princeton Review rankings released on Tuesday, the University of the South, better known as Sewanee, has been named the No. 1 Most Beautiful Campus in the nation. This confirms what our students, alumni, and visitors have always known: There’s no other place like it. No other Tennessee, Alabama, or Georgia university or …
State Rep. Iris Rudder, R-Winchester, announced $175,000 in state funding was awarded to the City of Whitwell and the Town of Decherd. The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) will administer the funding through two separate programs: Local Parks and Recreation Fund (LPRF) and Tennessee Recreation Initiative Program (TRIP). Both were approved by the General Assembly in the 2025-26 …
A tragedy occurred after a fireworks display on Friday in nearby Franklin County. Officers with the Winchester Police Department responded to a medical emergency for a subject who had fallen at Twins Creek Marina Drive near Riverwatch Way at Tims Ford Lake. Officers assisted during the incident, and at the time, it was believed that …
