The 28th annual Multi-County Cancer Support Network Walk-A-Thon Friday at the old Franklin County High School football stadium may have had its attendance slightly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, but several hundred were present to march toward overcoming the disease.

Franklin County has now had 94 total fatalities from COVID-19 with a new death in the area reported by the Tennessee Department of Health on Friday.

A move to require Franklin County elementary school students to wear masks to protect them from COVID-19 was defeated in a 6-2 vote by the School Board on Monday.

Franklin County has now had 6,455 confirmed coronavirus cases and 93 deaths from the disease, according to statistics released by Tennessee Department of Health on Monday.

With the COVID-19 delta variant becoming more immersed in Franklin County, the Southern Tennessee Regional Health System’s chief executive officer is pleading with residents to get vaccinated.

Franklin County has now had 93 total fatalities from COVID-19 with a new death in the area reported by the Tennessee Department of Health on Tuesday.

On Monday, Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee signed Executive Order 84 to give parents the ability to opt their child out of a local mask mandate enacted by a school or health board.

The Tennessee Department of Health is acting upon recent guidance from the Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention regarding an additional dose of the COVID-19 mRNA vaccine for moderately and severely immunocompromised individuals.

The School Board was asked Monday to implement a COVID-19 mask mandate, but members were divided on whether state law would allow it.

With COVID-19 cases on an upswing, the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office has been dealing with inmates and employees who have been exposed to the virus, according to a press release.

Due to positive COVID-19 cases being detected, the Franklin County Sheriff's Office is requesting that anyone wishing to conduct business do so by telephone, according to a press release.

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought overwhelming grief to many families, and local funeral homes are assisting to ease some of the financial stress and burden caused by the virus.

It happens, but rarely. As soon as their young eyes locked, they fell in love and knew they were destined for a future together, sooner or later.

The Franklin County Health Department is now allowing those who want to get COVID-19 vaccinations to get their first shots without having to make an appointment.

Franklin County has now had 90 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 89 total fatalities from COVID-19 with a new death in the area reported by the Tennessee Department of Health on Monday.

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or SNAP, formerly referred to as Food Stamps, has been asked by the state of Tennessee and the USDA to remind those age 60 and older that support may be available.

In early April, FEMA began providing financial assistance for funeral expenses incurred after Jan. 20, 2020 for deaths related to COVID-19 to help ease some of the financial stress and burden caused by the pandemic.

Franklin County has now had 88 total fatalities from COVID-19 with a new death in the area reported by the Tennessee Department of Health on Monday.

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.