Editorials


Open your hands, heart for giving this season
EDITORIAL -- FEATURE SPOT, Editorials, Opinion
by Staff Reports 
December 4, 2023
In Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol,” we are early introduced to Ebenezer Scrooge’s selfishness through his interaction with two gentlemen who are ...
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Celebrate locally with Small Business Saturday
Editorials, Opinion, Z - TOP HOME
by Staff Reports 
November 25, 2023
By Ann Epperson McDermitt, Executive Director of Russellville Main Street, and Cassie L. Medley, Executive Director of the Franklin County Chamber of ...
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FCT holiday coloring contest returns
EDITORIAL -- FEATURE SPOT, Editorials, Opinion
by Staff Reports 
November 17, 2023
Ready … set … color! Our annual Christmas Coloring Contest returns for another year in next week’s Franklin County Times, so we hope all young artists...
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Be part of bridal Franklin Living
EDITORIAL -- FEATURE SPOT, Editorials, Opinion
by Staff Reports 
November 7, 2023
Every year our annual bridal issue of Franklin Living magazine is a popular edition, and believe it or not, we’re already planning the 2024 installmen...
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Focus on fire safety as burn ban continues
EDITORIAL -- FEATURE SPOT, Editorials, Opinion
by Staff Reports 
October 27, 2023
Tuesday the Alabama Forestry Commission announced a re-issue of the statewide fire alert. In the 32 northern counties – which, of course, includes Fra...
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Ensure safe Halloween fun, memories
EDITORIAL -- FEATURE SPOT, Editorials, Opinion
by Staff Reports 
October 26, 2023
The spookiest night of the year is upon us, about two weeks away depending on when you’re reading. It’s pretty easy to get in the spirit of the Hallow...
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Picks contest continues as season winds down
EDITORIAL -- FEATURE SPOT, Editorials, High School Sports
by Staff Reports 
October 12, 2023
Although the regular high school football season is past its midpoint, you still have a few chances left to try your hand at our Play & Win football p...
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