The Franklin County Republican Party Headquarters at 704 Dinah Shore Blvd. is now open Friday 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. and Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

In an effort to promote social distancing and minimize the potential impact of COVID-19, Winchester Utility System would like to encourage the use of online payments and mailing payments via USPS. For any customers who would like to pay in person, all services will be offered via drive-thru.

According to Governor Lee's executive order #50, senior centers will remain closed through August 29, 2020. We will keep you informed of any changes or extensions to this order.

Home Delivery Volunteers are needed to deliver meals to the home-bound in our community. Volunteering one hour a week provides a great service to our community & well needed socialization or those seniors whose lives you are touching through your efforts. If you would like to volunteer, please conta

The Wings of Hope Widows Ministry will be having a food giveaway to all widows on every Friday from 11:30-12:30 pm at the Journey Church located at 916 Dinah Shore Blvd. in Winchester(behind the newspaper office).Bring containers, boxes, or bags to get food. All others that need food can arrive afte

Grundy County Health Department and Franklin County Health Department will have free COVID-19 testing Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. All individuals (regardless of symptoms or residence) can be tested at any site. Testing will be drive-up; there is no charge or fee.

Winchester will continue reservations for indoor lap pool, but will extend hours from 5am-6pm. Reservations must be made at (931) 800-9030. Starting May 22, 2020, Aerobics will be available Monday Wednesday, and Thursday 6am-7am by appointment and Monday - Friday 10am-11;15am by appointment. Startin

Mt. Olive Primitive Baptist Church has extended its free food distribution program to area residents through August. The USDA produce boxes will be given away each Monday for the next five weeks beginning July 27, through August 24, at Mt. Olive located at 700 Hunt Street in Winchester. Distribution