Opinion


Kick off the holidays with Franklin Living
Alison James, Columnists, COLUMNS--FEATURE SPOT
by Alison James 
November 7, 2018
From now until Dec. 25, there are two types of people: those who decorated their houses for Christmas the same day they threw out the Jack-o-lantern a...
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Homefolks U.S.A.
Columnists, Opinion
by Staff Reports 
November 7, 2018
Hi folks, For everyone who shopped with us at Bolton Furniture last week, we want to say a big thank you. Several of my collectibles are in the hands ...
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Great people are blessings from God
Letters to the Editor, Opinion
by Staff Reports 
November 7, 2018
To the editor: The blessings from God are so numerous no one could count them. Ninety-nine percent of them we take for granted or we are completely un...
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Make plans now to observe Veterans Day
EDITORIAL -- FEATURE SPOT, Editorials, Opinion
by Staff Reports 
November 1, 2018
Although community celebrations of Halloween and the fall season have dominated the past month, with days full of tricks and sweet treats, carnival an...
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Vote yes on Franklin County Amendment One
Columnists, Opinion
by Staff Reports 
November 1, 2018
Citizens of Franklin County: Nov. 6, I ask that you vote YES on Franklin County Amendment One. This is an extension of the one-cent sales tax for our ...
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Cast your vote Tuesday to support our schools
Columnists, COLUMNS--FEATURE SPOT, Heath Grimes
by Staff Reports 
October 31, 2018
To our Russellville community: Next week, our community will have another opportunity to show support for our schools and the programs we offer our st...
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Opinion
by Staff Reports 
October 29, 2018
Homefolks U.S.A. Hi folks, So many of the stores in larger cities – and some even in smaller towns – are already gearing up for the Christmas season. ...
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Homefolks U.S.A.
Columnists, Opinion
by Staff Reports 
October 25, 2018
Hi folks, Saturday Oct. 20 brought to a close the festivals of 2018 that take place in Franklin County. “Spruce Pine Day” always draws a lot of folks,...
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Thanks for community support
Columnists, COLUMNS--FEATURE SPOT, Heath Grimes
by Staff Reports 
October 24, 2018
I just want to take a moment to offer my sincere thanks for the efforts being made to truly support our students on the field, off the field, in the c...
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In response to recent NRA endorsements
Letters to the Editor, Opinion
by Staff Reports 
October 24, 2018
Dear editor, Everyone in our community knows that I have been a hunter all my life.  I have a lifetime hunting license. I am a long-time member of the...
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