Middle school Hornets’ late rally falls short versus Moore County
S The Huntland Middle School Hornets lost to the Moore County Raiders 8-7 at home Monday for their third loss of the season. The Hornets trailed by five runs after the first two innings with a rally attempt in the…
Holman named new school director
B After gaining experience in Rutherford County as a school administrator, Dr. Cary Holman is coming back to Franklin County. The School Board selected Holman, who has been the LaVergne Middle School principal since 2010, in a 5-3 vote Monday…
Registering a Compliment – Halifax Public Library
I would like to register a compliment! Array Array I grew up in Halifax and moved away for a time and then back living permanently on the South Shore. I am a library nerd and visit them in cities all…
F.C. Farm Bureau holds annual meeting
The Franklin County Farm Bureau held its annual meeting on Feb. 25 at Decherd First Baptist Church. Approximately 120 people were in attendance, including the Franklin County Farm Bureau Board of Directors, Farm Bureau members and their families as well…
Second Decherd Potato Festival is April 1
E The Decherd Potato Festival was held for the first time last year, and it was such a big hit that it has spawned a second installment to be held on April 1. The event will take place on Main…
Football Rebels expected to name new head coach within week
S The Franklin County High School football Rebels are in search of a new head coach following the resignation of Justin Cunningham Monday, and the position is expected to be filled within the next week. FCHS Athletic Director Kelly Kennedy…
Opinion: Memphis’ forgotten Ford plant
B I read an article the other day that said Tennessee “got into the car manufacturing business in 1983 with the arrival of the Nissan plant.” This reminded me of something I’ve written and said many times: The most forgotten…
Robinson receives prize for Young Farmer runner-up finish
Franklin County farmer Kary Robinson was awarded one year’s free use of a Kubota tractor in honor of taking home second-place honors in the Tennessee Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers Achievement Award contest in 2022. The results of that…
Middle school Lady Hornets top Cascade for home win
S The Huntland Middle School Lady Hornets beat the Cascade Lady Champions 6-1 at home Friday for their first win of the season. The Lady Hornets took the lead in the first inning and maintained a steady advantage for the…
FC boys soccer routs Giles County to close out preseason
S The Franklin County High School boys soccer team beat the Giles County Bobcats 7-1 at home Thursday in a preseason scrimmage. Four different Franklin County players scored in the exhibition contest with three scoring multiple goals for the day.…

