Opinion

By Susie Hovater Malone Lifestyles Columnist The 42 nd annual W. C. Handy Music Festival kicked off July 20 and concludes Sun . July 30 . William Chri...

For a number of years, Vina’s annual July Fest, held on the last Saturday of the month – July 27 this year – has been a local favorite. Featuring musi...

We have a lot of difficult conversations with our kids. Money can be one of the most trying! That’s mostly because it’s a constant lesson in teaching ...

By Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth Guest Columnist Alabamians may have felt their wallets bulge a bit last month when the Alabama Legislature approved our bil...

By Susie Hovater Malone Lifestyles Columnist For more than 130 years, the General Federation of Women’s Club members have raised awareness of issues r...

By Susie Hovater Malone Lifestyles Columnist Teacher shortage is a growing concern among public education and government officials in the United State...

While I haven’t been to Italy or Korea, I have had the opportunity to speak with local folks who have, and there’s one thing they all have in common –...

If you haven’t had a chance to pick up a copy of our most recent magazine, the July/August issue of Franklin Living , you have been missing out. From ...

Would those who know you best say you walk in joy? 

The arrival of summer sends many of us searching for the perfect read for a warm, sunny day lounging by the pool or lazily waiting for a fish to bite....