Opinion


Be part of bridal Franklin Living
EDITORIAL -- FEATURE SPOT, Editorials, Opinion
by Staff Reports 
November 7, 2023
Every year our annual bridal issue of Franklin Living magazine is a popular edition, and believe it or not, we’re already planning the 2024 installmen...
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Spruce Pine Day brings hat full of surprises
Columnists, COLUMNS--FEATURE SPOT, María Camp
by María Camp 
October 27, 2023
One of our local hallmarks of fall each year is Spruce Pine Day. With a car show, music, food and other vendors and pleasant weather, I always look fo...
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Focus on fire safety as burn ban continues
EDITORIAL -- FEATURE SPOT, Editorials, Opinion
by Staff Reports 
October 27, 2023
Tuesday the Alabama Forestry Commission announced a re-issue of the statewide fire alert. In the 32 northern counties – which, of course, includes Fra...
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Ensure safe Halloween fun, memories
EDITORIAL -- FEATURE SPOT, Editorials, Opinion
by Staff Reports 
October 26, 2023
The spookiest night of the year is upon us, about two weeks away depending on when you’re reading. It’s pretty easy to get in the spirit of the Hallow...
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DKG Alpha Upsilon chapter celebrates Oktoberfest
Columnists, Opinion, Susie Hovater Malone
by Staff Reports 
October 13, 2023
The Alpha Upsilon Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma International continues its virtual travels to DKG International sisters’ clubs and country during the ...
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Audacious autumnal arachnid announces arrival
Columnists, COLUMNS--FEATURE SPOT, María Camp
by María Camp 
October 13, 2023
One day last week, I was minding my own business, enjoying a pleasant October evening outdoors when, in my peripheral vision, I suddenly became aware ...
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Picks contest continues as season winds down
EDITORIAL -- FEATURE SPOT, Editorials, High School Sports
by Staff Reports 
October 12, 2023
Although the regular high school football season is past its midpoint, you still have a few chances left to try your hand at our Play & Win football p...
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