Opinion


Enjoy hot drinks during cold weather
María Camp, Opinion, She Says
She Says
by María Camp, Managing Editor 
February 25, 2025
Whether you’re a fan of winter weather or can’t wait for spring to finally arrive, it’s likely you enjoy a hot drink from time to time.
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OPINION: My Thoughts
Bart Moss, He Says, My Thoughts
He Says
by Bart Moss 
February 25, 2025
It was a topsy turvy week for schools last week. Monday was a holiday. Wednesday, schools were out because of snow. Thursday and Friday were late arri...
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Enjoying music provides a richer, healthier life
Opinion, She Says, Susie Hovater Malone
She Says
by Susie Hovater Malone Lifestyles Columnist 
February 25, 2025
I listen to music all the time. I’ve always been around music. I love just about any kind except for hard rock.
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OPINION: My Thoughts – Bart Moss
Bart Moss, He Says, My Thoughts
by Bart Moss 
February 18, 2025
It was a rough weekend for folks in and around Franklin County. Very high winds raced through Franklin County, including an EF-2 tornado, leaving home...
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Community comes together during the hard times
Opinion, We Say
by Staff Reports 
February 18, 2025
Damage occurred in various places across our county as a result of Saturday’s EF-2 tornado. Unfortunately, tornadoes are not a new issue for us. It’s ...
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Cultura Garden Club learns to create flowers
Opinion, She Says, Susie Hovater Malone
by Susie Hovater Malone Lifestyles Columnist 
February 18, 2025
The February meeting of the Cultura Garden Club gave members an opportunity to learn how to create flowers through art.
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OPINION: My Thoughts
He Says, My Thoughts, Opinion
He Says
by Bart Moss 
February 11, 2025
Not feeling my best this week. The flu has run rampant in the community, and it has gone through my house leaving me the last person standing. However...
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Lots to love in Franklin County
Opinion, We Say
We Say
February 11, 2025
Valentine’s Day is almost upon us, and we hope you will enjoy spending time with your friends, family or significant other. There are lots of ways to ...
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Recalling beloved yard sale memories in Franklin County
Main, María Camp, Opinion
She Says
February 11, 2025
For those of us who’ve lived in Franklin County a long time, there are surely many memories we love and enjoy recalling from our experiences across th...
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