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Education is local, not national
The National School Boards Association (NSBA), based in Alexandria in northern Virginia, is a federation of state school board associations across the United States. It ... Read more
5 days ago by Contributor.
Sheriff Wyche supports our youth
“When you take an oath to serve, protect and support, that’s an oath you stand by whether in uniform or not. I had an awesome ... Read more
2 weeks ago by Staff Reports.
Why policing matters
When we drive a little fast and see blue lights, it is easy to question why we have so many police officers. However, that is ... Read more
3 weeks ago by Guest Columnist.
Ed Brickell — from Franklin Schools superintendent to university president
By Robert Holt When the Franklin School Division was established in July 1961, Edward E. Brickell was hired as its first superintendent. Born in 1926 ... Read more
1 month ago by Guest Columnist.
Franklin Baptist Church members help those in need
Volunteers from the Franklin Baptist Church recently packed 200 hygiene kits. These hygiene kits were packed under Red Cross guidelines and then delivered to Virginia ... Read more
1 month ago by Staff Reports.
Renewing you
By Ariane Williams To resume after an interruption is to “renew.” The question is, “What is the interruption?” How do we view the experience in ... Read more
2 months ago by Guest Columnist.
A community on one accord
To the Editor: Coming together on one accord is something that we need more of in the community. In order to bridge the gap, we ... Read more
2 months ago by Letters to the Editor.
Franklin Confederate monument
To the Editor: I would like to express our sincere gratitude to the staff of the City of Franklin for the honorable relocation of the ... Read more
2 months ago by Letters to the Editor.
Windsor Ruritan Club awards scholarships
Three young ladies were the recipients of $1,000 scholarships from the Windsor Ruritan Club. On July 20 during the regular club meeting, checks in the ... Read more
2 months ago by Staff Reports.
Take the ham on your travels
You’ve seen Flat Stanley, but have you ever seen the great traveling Pan Ham? If you haven’t, you’re missing out. The Pan Ham contest is ... Read more