October 2, 2026
Franklin County
5:22 PM
Oct 2, 2026
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Opinion
Opinion: Don’t beat around the bush
David Carroll Let’s explore the origin of some common sayings. After writing several columns about phrases like “that takes the cake” and “dead as a…
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Decherd eyes ‘baby box’ at Fire Station No. 1
EDITOR Brian Justice Decherd is considering installing a special climate-controlled “baby box” at Fire Station No. 1 to collect infants from mothers who are unable to cope with looking after their own child and do not wish to divulge their identity. Michelle Cosby, representing Safe Haven Baby Boxes — an organization that raises funds to…
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 tops Boyd-Buchanan in road matchup
SPORTS WRITER Sam Cowan The Franklin County High School girls soccer team beat the Boyd-Buchanan Lady Buccaneers 3-1 on the road Thursday for the team’s…
Living
Happenings in Aug. 13, 2026, edition
Aug. 16 Heritage Festival Beauty Pageant The 2026 Fall Heritage Festival Beauty Pageant will be held on Aug. 16 at Monterey Station, 104 Monterey Street, in Cowan…