Coffee County boys’ basketball traveled to Winchester on Thursday night to take on Franklin County. It was a tight game throughout the first half, as the Raiders led 12-11 after the first quarter and 24-19 at halftime. After the third, Coffee County remained in front of the home-standing Rebels 37-31. The Raiders extended their lead …
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Local American Idol star HunterGirl has announced that on Saturday, March 2, 2024, she will fulfill her lifelong dream of making her Grand Ole Opry debut. The rising star made the announcement to fans via social media. Hunter Wolkonowski was originally from Grundy County before moving to Franklin County and graduated high school there. She …
As of Jan. 1, there is a state law in Tennessee that can help firefighters get better while still getting paid. The James “Dustin” Samples Act honors Samples, a Cleveland, Tennessee firefighter who bravely fought PTSD on the job. When he took his own life in 2020, his department and his family acted. Last year, …
The annual renewal fee EV drivers pay the state of Tennessee has doubled since last year — from $100 to $200. The Tennessee Department of Transportation receives money from Tennessee’s gas tax, which is 26 cents a gallon and is for building and upkeep of roadways throughout the state. As drivers buy more electric cars, …
The Great Smoky Mountains allows educators to bring their students on a virtual field trip to the national park. The park offers free distance learning programs for K-12 classrooms and home-schooled students nationwide through February. Several different seminar-style virtual Smokies-themed programs are available this winter. A complete list of virtual programs is available on the …
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