Franklin County is in line to get $8.185 million from the federal COVID relief program with its cities on tap to receive a combined $4.25 million, according to the Federal Funds Information Service.

Franklin County has now had 87 total fatalities from COVID-19 with a new death in the area reported by the Tennessee Department of Health on Thursday.

Franklin County has now had 86 total fatalities from COVID-19 with a new death in the area reported by the Tennessee Department of Health on Wednesday.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Marking a year of loss and disruption, President Joe Biden on Thursday signed into law the $1.9 trillion relief package that he said will help the U.S. defeat the coronavirus and nurse the economy back to health.

The impact the COVID-19 pandemic has had on students has prompted a statewide movement to hold summer class sessions and additional course offerings to make up lost ground.

Franklin County has now had 85 total fatalities from COVID-19 with a new death in the area reported by the Tennessee Department of Health on Friday.

Franklin County has now had 84 total fatalities from COVID-19 with a new death in the area reported by the Tennessee Department of Health on Wednesday.

The Tennessee Department of Health announced today that state-specific visitation restrictions for long-term care facilities will end effective on Sunday.

Franklin County has now had 83 total fatalities from COVID-19 with three new deaths in the area reported by the Tennessee Department of Health on Tuesday.

My dad had several words of wisdom for me while I was growing up, among them being, “Never pass up an opportunity to say ‘thank you’ or go to the restroom,” and “Let the hammer and the saw do the work,” as well as “You must be ready when it is your turn.”

Franklin County has now had 80 total fatalities from COVID-19 with a new death in the area reported by the Tennessee Department of Health on Wednesday.

Franklin County has now had 79 total fatalities from COVID-19 with a new death in the area reported by the Tennessee Department of Health on Thursday.

Franklin County has now had 78 total fatalities from COVID-19 with two new deaths in the area reported by the Tennessee Department of Health on Wednesday.

Franklin County has now had 76 total fatalities from COVID-19 with two new deaths in the area reported by the Tennessee Department of Health on Saturday.

Franklin County has now had 74 total fatalities from COVID-19 with two new deaths in the area reported by the Tennessee Department of Health on Thursday.

Franklin County has now had 72 total fatalities from COVID-19 with a new death in the area reported by the Tennessee Department of Health on Wednesday.

Franklin County has now had 71 total fatalities from COVID-19 with a new death in the area reported by the Tennessee Department of Health on Tuesday.

Franklin County has now had 70 total fatalities from COVID-19 with a new death in the area reported by the Tennessee Department of Health on Sunday.

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee announced in a statement on Thursday that he would be lifting restrictions on attendance for sporting events beginning Monday.

With the coronavirus pandemic continuing on an upswing, the County Commission approved on Jan. 19 to extend benefits to system employees who contract COVID-19 or have to be quarantined because of it.

Although a mask requirement and transitional class schedule have been in effect for only two weeks at Franklin County High School, an improvement in the COVID-19 situation is already apparent.

Franklin County has now had 69 total fatalities from COVID-19 with a new death in the area reported by the Tennessee Department of Health on Wednesday

As a way to help food-selling establishments keep going during the COVID-19 pandemic, a special program is being implemented to allow vendors with food trucks and trailers to sell their products on Fridays at the Farmers Market Pavilion area.

Franklin County has now had 68 total fatalities from COVID-19 with a new death in the area reported by the Tennessee Department of Health on Tuesday.

Franklin County has now had 67 total fatalities from COVID-19 with two new deaths in the area reported by the Tennessee Department of Health on Monday.

Nowadays, it’s rare to see a couple stay married 10, 20 or even 30 years, but my parents’ 65th wedding anniversary was Dec. 17, 2020.

With the coronavirus pandemic continuing on an upswing, the School Board approved on Jan. 11 to extend benefits to system employees who contract COVID-19 or have to be quarantined because of it.

Franklin County High School head boys basketball coach Mike Holt has tested positive for COVID-19, according to FCHS Athletic Director Don Rhoton.

Franklin County has now had 65 total fatalities from COVID-19 with two new deaths in the area reported by the Tennessee Department of Health on Thursday.

Franklin County has now had 63 total fatalities from COVID-19 with new deaths in the area reported by the Tennessee Department of Health on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Franklin County has now had 61 total fatalities from COVID-19 with three new deaths in the area reported by the Tennessee Department of Health on Monday.

Franklin County has now had 58 total fatalities from COVID-19 with two new deaths in the area reported by the Tennessee Department of Health on Saturday.

While the first COVID-19 inoculations are in progress, the Tennessee Department of Health is gearing up toward implementing the second round of Moderna shots.

Franklin County has now had 56 total fatalities from COVID-19 with three new deaths in the area reported by the Tennessee Department of Health on Thursday.

Franklin County has now had 53 total fatalities from COVID-19 with two new deaths in the area reported by the Tennessee Department of Health on Wednesday.

Franklin County has now had 51 total fatalities from COVID-19 with a new death in the area reported by the Tennessee Department of Health on Sunday.

Franklin County has now had 50 total fatalities from COVID-19 with a new death in the area reported by the Tennessee Department of Health on Friday.

With the COVID-19 vaccine supply line being questionable, the Franklin County Health Department is handling all vaccinations be appointment only.

Franklin County has now had 49 total fatalities from COVID-19 with a new death in the area reported by the Tennessee Department of Health on Wednesday.

 Limited availability creates lapse in schedule

To mask or not to mask was a big question the School Board was faced with answering Monday, and it decided on a partial answer.

The COVID-19 vaccine has been in limited supply in Franklin County with a shortage on Monday halting the day's planned inoculation period.

The Franklin County School system has left mask wearing as protection from COVID-19 up to the individual schools, however that may change this evening.

The Tennessee Department of Health is distributing COVID-19 vaccines to residents age 75 and older along with qualifying medical personnel.

 The Tennessee Department of Health has updated the Tennessee COVID-19 Vaccination Plan and its phased approach to administering COVID-19 vaccines to Tennesseans.

Franklin County has now had 48 total fatalities from COVID-19 with two new deaths in the area reported by the Tennessee Department of Health on Tuesday.

Franklin County has now had 45 total fatalities from COVID-19 with a new death in the area reported by the Tennessee Department of Health on Tuesday.

Franklin County has now had 3,168 confirmed coronavirus cases and 44 deaths from the disease, according to statistics released by Tennessee Department of Health on Monday.

Franklin County has now had 44 total fatalities from COVID-19 with a new death in the area reported by the Tennessee Department of Health on Sunday.

Franklin County has now had 3,001 total confirmed coronavirus cases and 43 deaths from the disease, according to statistics released by the Tennessee Department of Health on Friday.