August 6, 2026
Franklin County
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Aug 6, 2026
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Opinion
Opinion: I’ll sit this one out
David Carroll Back in 1975, Tom T. Hall sang, “I like beer, it makes me a jolly good fellow. I like beer, it helps me…
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County takes stance against data centers
EDITOR Brian Justice Due to increased concerns about how data centers could impact rural communities, the Franklin County Commission has taken a stance against allowing them. The commission recently amended the county’s zoning resolution to place “restrictions on solar farms and other energy-creating and harnessing practices.” The resolution lists uses that won’t be permitted in…
Arts & Entertainment
HOTH named top festival
The 39th High on the Hog Barbecue Festival gets underway Saturday with a large feather in its cap.
Sports
Middle school Hornets dominate Blanche in home opener
SPORTS WRITER Sam Cowan The Huntland Middle School Hornets beat the Blanche Bulldogs 54-6 at home Tuesday in their first game of the season. The…
Living
Happenings in Aug. 6, 2026, edition
Tech Ready Tech Ready classes are being offered at the Townsend Cultural Center, 913 S. Shepherd St., Winchester, through October. The classes will teach practical…