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D I write about the state of journalism from time to time, at least from my point of view. In surveys about public trust, my profession ranks somewhere between telemarketers…

E With June arriving and Franklin County moving into a new recovery-court program, County Mayor Chris Guess had recently proclaimed May as Treatment Court Month. Guess read a proclamation on…

A Art lovers will want to check out the amazing sketches on display this month at the Franklin County Library by local artist Kelsey Toledo. The display includes a variety…

G Franklin County has experienced an explosion of growth over the past several years. Communities have a propensity to grow larger over time. Growth can and should be a good…

E As a means to maintain the city’s low fire-insurance rates, Cowan has purchased a newer, larger pumper truck for its Volunteer Fire Department. Then-Mayor Mark Ledbetter, who resigned from…

S The Winchester Penguins competed in a meet Thursday against the Tullahoma Swim Club and the Lawrenceburg Area Wave at Tullahoma. The Penguins came away from the three-team meet with…

SHIRLEEN GIFFORD  GIFFORD, Shirleen Stewart, age 74, of Decherd, passed away on Monday, May 29, 2023, at her residence while surrounded by her loving family.  A native of Franklin County, she…

June 8-10 Holy Ghost tent revival Everyone is invited to a Holy Ghost tent revival which continues tonight, Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. each night at 5545 David Crockett…

Summer reading Franklin County Library’s summer reading program signup has begun for children. The program runs June 1-30 and features prizes for reading. For information, call 931-967-3706. Lynchburg Jamboree Everyone…

E Although the COVID-19 pandemic has officially been declared as being over, students’ lives remain disrupted, and the School System is taking steps through a special grant to help them…