Editorials

At the Franklin County Times, we stand with those for whom October stirs feelings about breast cancer survivorship and support – and that’s nearly eve...

Do you care what happens in Franklin County? In Russellville? In Red Bay? Phil Campbell? Hodges? Vina? Belgreen? Spruce Pine? We could go on, listing ...

Psst. Hey you. Guess what. Your friends and neighbors have been winning gift cards by correctly predicting the winners of high school football matchup...

For the past few weeks, we – with significant contribution from sports writers Brannon King and Bart Moss and cooperation from school personnel – have...

Sports-lovers everywhere rejoice: high school football season is here. This is “week one,” or the second week of 11 for the prep season – this past we...

Sports-lovers everywhere rejoice: high school football season is here. This is “week zero,” or the first week of 11 for the prep season, and our local...

It might seem unbelievable, but the time has come: School is back in session. We’d like to wish a very happy return to the classroom to all students a...

Our latest special feature is now available: the Franklin County Visitors and Newcomers Guide 2022. Make sure you pick up a copy of this annual public...

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...