August 12, 2026
Franklin County
2:44 PM
Aug 12, 2026
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Opinion
Opinion: Are cigarettes ‘cool’ again?
Danny Tyree “A ball of fire on one end and a fool on the other.” That’s how my high school history teacher, Mr. Holt, described…
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News
Franklin County arrest reports for Aug. 3-9
(EDITOR’S NOTE: The following information on arrests made by state and local authorities is taken from Franklin County Jail intake reports.) Hunter Lee Baker, 29, Long Lane, Decherd, arrested on Aug. 5, violation of probation, released $5,500 bond, court date Sept. 21. Robert Lee Donaldson, 40, Old Alto Highway, Decherd, arrested on Aug. 6, harassment,…
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
FC girls soccer routs Silverdale in road scrimmage
SPORTS WRITER Sam Cowan The Franklin County High School girls soccer team beat the Silverdale Baptist Lady Seahawks 6-1 on the road Tuesday in a…
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…