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July 15, 2025

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    ‘God bless us, every one’
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    ‘God bless us, every one’
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    by Staff Reports 
    December 24, 2024
    “It was always said of him that he knew how to keep Christmas well, if any man alive possessed the knowledge. May that be truly said of us, and all of...
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    Seasonal celebrations quickly fill calendars
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    by Staff Reports 
    November 12, 2024
    It used to be commonly taken as a given that you didn’t start one holiday until the one before it was finished; however, social norms regarding this h...
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    Franklin County settles into season
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    October 29, 2024
    From local festivals to football and other fun activities, Franklin County is keeping busy this fall as the leaves change and the temperatures settle ...
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    Prioritize safety this Halloween
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    October 15, 2024
    There’s a good chance your family is getting ready for the big night of the spooky season. Halloween is only two weeks away. While you’re figuring out...
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    Prepare now for Election Day
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    September 23, 2024
    With political debates and stump speeches filling up the news, not to mention the ad campaigns everywhere you look, it probably goes without saying th...
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    Speaking of fall
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    Speaking of fall
    by Staff Reports 
    September 17, 2024
    Despite the longstanding – and, truthfully, spot-on – advice to not write about the weather, it’s often the topic on everyone’s minds. The weather and...
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    EDITORIAL -- FEATURE SPOT, Editorials, Opinion
    Make time for family as 2024 coasts into holiday season
    by Staff Reports 
    September 12, 2024
    Blink and you’ll miss it. What is “it,” in this context? Why, the entire remainder of the year. September through December might be the busiest season...
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    EDITORIAL -- FEATURE SPOT, Editorials, Opinion
    Don’t miss Football Play and Win contest
    by Staff Reports 
    September 4, 2024
    Here in Franklin County, we take pride in our high school teams. As the time has drawn closer for those Friday night lights to flick on and shine down...
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    EDITORIAL -- FEATURE SPOT, Editorials, Opinion
    Labor Day brings opportunity to celebrate American worker
    by Staff Reports 
    August 29, 2024
    Labor Day is coming Monday, and we’re sure many of you will have the day off work and be taking the opportunity for a little fun. As the “unofficial e...
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    EDITORIAL -- FEATURE SPOT, Editorials, Opinion
    Annual watermelon fun for all returns to downtown Russellville
    by Staff Reports 
    August 14, 2024
    Yes, it’s true that school has started back already, but there’s still summertime left to enjoy. One way you might do that is this weekend at the annu...
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