Death ruled as homicide
A medical examiner has determined Nathan Humphries’ death was a homicide. The cause of death is listed as asphyxiation due to neck compression.
A medical examiner has determined Nathan Humphries’ death was a homicide. The cause of death is listed as asphyxiation due to neck compression.
In an effort to improve its graduation and participation rates and end the stigma associated with the school, the Macon County Board of Education unanimously approved renaming Union Academy as Bart
By a 4-1 vote, with Commissioner John Shearl against it, the Macon County Board of Commissioners approved $20,000 for analysis and data projects for the proposed Franklin High School project.
A 10-year-old who has rallied to keep trauma counselors in schools is now asking Macon County leaders to dedicate opioid settlement funding for affected kids.
A section of the Little Tennessee River Greenway that has been closed could likely soon see work done to repair and reopen it.
Work on the new skatepark is nearing completion and the Town of Franklin hopes to have a ribbon cutting for the park in September.
The Franklin Town Council approved rezoning five residential areas but will ask the Planning Board to further study the area along Old Murphy Road that was also recommended for rezoning.
This past weekend, folks celebrated the music and fashion of the 1980s while supporting a good cause.