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OPINION: My Thoughts
Bart Moss, Opinion
He Says
by Bart Moss For the FCT 
February 4, 2025
This was the first real weekend without football since the first of August, I think. And, no, I don’t count the Pro Bowl. That’s not real football. Su...
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Make changes to promote a heart-healthy lifestyle
Columnists, Opinion, She Says
She Says
by Susie Hovater Malone Lifestyles Columnist 
February 4, 2025
While this is a sobering thought and may seem scary, there are things we can do to try to decrease our risk. We know a lot of the things we should do,...
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OPINION: My Thoughts
Bart Moss, He Says, My Thoughts
He Says
by Bart Moss 
January 28, 2025
Monday was Presidential Inauguration Day. I love watching the pomp and formality of the transfer of power. I love watching people who don’t particular...
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Opinion page: She Says – Susie Hovater Malone
Opinion, She Says, Susie Hovater Malone
Cultura Garden Club kicks off new year with meeting about nonprofits
by Susie Hovater Malone Lifestyles Columnist 
January 23, 2025
Russellville’s Cultura Garden Club started its new year of meetings Jan. 14 at the beautiful home of Ann Marie Buckholtz.
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Opinion page – He Says: My Thoughts
Bart Moss, He Says, Main
He Says
by Bart Moss For the FCT 
January 21, 2025
The war in the Middle East may be coming to an end as Donald Trump returns to office. Israel and Hamas have reportedly come to terms on a ceasefire ag...
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How to care for houseplants in winter
Opinion, She Says, Susie Hovater Malone
She Says
by Susie Hovater Malone Lifestyles Columnist 
January 17, 2025
Winter is a quiet season for most indoor plants since they don’t endure snow and chilly winds; however, care for houseplants still needs adjusting to ...
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Infrequent visitor decorates Franklin County
María Camp, Opinion, She Says
She Says
by María Camp, Managing Editor 
January 17, 2025
As I write this, the odd pocket of snow remains here and there, few and far between, mostly hidden, largely tucked away in shady spots.
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Opinion page – He Says: My Thoughts
Bart Moss, He Says, Main
He Says
by Bart Moss For the FCT 
January 17, 2025
We expected some winter weather, and we got it! Most everyone in Franklin County woke up to somewhere between three and five inches of snow on the gro...
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