Editorials

America’s free press is in crisis. Today, local journalism, which is necessary to maintaining an informed and active citizenry, is on life support. Si...

With summer in full swing, we are also firmly in the middle of the most patriotic time of the year. Memorial Day and Flag Day are barely in the rearvi...

We wanted to take a moment this week to say congratulations to the local businesses that have been chosen as the Best of the Best in our second annual...

As the holiday weekend approaches and everyone is making plans to enjoy the unofficial transition into summer, we hope Franklin County is keeping safe...

With the contest ending April 25, you have a little less than a week to get your vote in for this year’s Best of the Best Reader’s Choice Poll. We hop...

Everyone has their favorite local people, places and products. Just try asking someone, “Who is the best dentist around here?” or “Who would you recom...

We are proud to present: the Franklin County Times’ Best of the Best Reader’s Choice Poll 2022. If you missed the opportunity to participate in our in...

A special sort of holiday is coming. No, we’re not talking about St. Patrick’s Day or Easter – something even closer than those two celebrations. Alab...

After a mild holiday season, it now seems winter has settled in to stay for awhile. Here in the Southeast, we are accustomed to mild winters. Some yea...

As is the case every year, we have friends and neighbors among us for whom the holiday season presents an especially challenging time. With COVID-19 s...