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Fentanyl Case Leads to Second-Degree Murder Charge against Franklin County Man
Robert Lee Nevin was arrested on Tuesday by Franklin County deputies for two grand jury indictments, second-degree murder, and manufacture, sell, or delivery of a controlled substance. This arrest was the result of a fentanyl-related overdose investigation. Nevin was also arrested a little over three months ago for being in...
Animal Harbor – Your donations at work
Animal Harbor, a limited-admission animal shelter facility serving Franklin County, continues to save lives and connect hearts thanks to donors who have a soft spot for homeless pets. Emily Holland, executive director of Animal Harbor, believes that transparency is a core value and wants donors to know how much they...
Franklin County arrest reports for May 13 through June 4
(EDITOR’S NOTE: The following information on arrests made by state and local authorities is taken from Franklin County Jail intake reports.) William Clements Adair, 43, Rattlesnake Road, Sherwood, arrested on May 27, driving under the influence, financial responsibility, speeding, violation of registration law, released $12,000 bond, court date Aug. 1.
Road Construction Update as of June 27
COFFEE COUNTY SR-55 (E. CARROLL ST.) Utility Work both directions from LM 5.236 to LM 3.016: Police assisted rolling roadblock on SR-55 (E. Carroll Street) between S. Anderson Street and Cobb Road. Motorists should reduce speed and be prepared to stop. Trucks, signage and barrels/cones will be present, 06/30/24 from 6 am to 7 am.
FC 11U all-stars finish as district runners-up
The Franklin County 11U all-star team lost to Columbia 16-0 at Spring Hill Monday in the District 8 11U championship game. Columbia scored multiple runs in every inning with a nine-run third inning putting the game out of reach and wrapping up the contest early via the mercy rule as Franklin County settled for a runner-up finish in the bracket.
FC 11U all-stars advance to district finals
The Franklin County 11U all-star team began competing in the District 8 11U tournament this weekend in Spring Hill and advanced to the championship game with a win over Tullahoma Sunday. Franklin County lost an opening-round matchup to Columbia before bouncing back with consecutive wins against Spring Hill and Tullahoma...
Be Aware of Local Road Construction
COFFEE COUNTY SR-55 construction from First Avenue (LM 2.0) to SR-16 (US-41A, N. Jackson St, LM 2.6) in Tullahoma: Phase 1 of roadway widening and bridge replacement on SR-55 (Wilson Ave.) will continue this week. Contractors may use temporary lane shifts to complete utility work. Phase 1 traffic shift has reduced lanes from three to two across the bridge over Rock Creek to start bridge replacement work.
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