Check out Progress 2021 edition
Inside this issue of the Franklin County Times, you will find this year’s version of our ... Read more
Opinion
Latest Opinion
Guest column: Permit requirement to carry pistol is not needed
Senate Bill 5 by Sen. Gerald Allen and House Bill 405 by Rep. Sorrell and co-sponsored by Rep. Kiel and 23 other House Representatives, have ... Read more
3 days ago by Staff Reports.
Club Chronicles: Scholarships – Take advantage of these gifts
Scholarship deadlines are fast approaching. Scholarships are gifts. They don’t need to be repaid. There are thousands of them, offered by schools, employers, individuals, ... Read more
6 days ago by Staff Reports.
Opal Carr Ross
Opal Carr Ross, 97, of Russellville died Feb. 20. Visitation will be from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Feb. 22 at Spry Memorial Chapel. Service will be at ... Read more
1 week ago by Staff Reports.
Love thyself as thy neighbor
I’ve been trying to love me lately. For some that’s easy. It’s not easy for me. It started with a conversation with friends. One mentioned ... Read more
1 week ago by Will Stults.
Club Chronicles: Alabama’s Arbor Week approaches, Feb. 21-27
People have been planting trees for a long time. Throughout our world’s history, ordinary citizens have planted trees to restore forests, line avenues, shade homesteads, ... Read more
1 week ago by Staff Reports.
Check out Progress 2021 edition
Inside this issue of the Franklin County Times, you will find this year’s version of our annual Progress edition. This year, we spotlight and honor ... Read more
1 week ago by Staff Reports.
Winter weather evokes memory of snowstorm past
It was 1998. The power had gone out some hours before, and our house was faltering against the biting cold outside. “Snowstorm brings treacherous driving ... Read more
2 weeks ago by Alison James.
Club Chronicles: Gardening makes for happy hearts
The COVID-19 pandemic once again forced the Cultura Garden Club to conduct its February meeting through email. The newsletter that was sent to each member ... Read more
2 weeks ago by Staff Reports.
Heart health depends on you
How appropriate is it that February brings us both Valentine’s Day and American Heart Month? Yes, this month is set aside each year for us ... Read more
2 weeks ago by Staff Reports.
Cadillacs and grace
She’d never owned a new car. She’d put in 30 years at a nursing home, and she was finally able to afford one – and ... Read more
2 weeks ago by Will Stults.
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Columnists
Guest column: Permit requirement to carry pistol is not needed
Senate Bill 5 by Sen. Gerald Allen and House Bill 405 by Rep. Sorrell and co-sponsored by Rep. Kiel and 23 other House Representatives, have ... Read more
Our Columnists
Letters to the Editor
Letter to the Editor: February – meant for showing love
Dear editor, I wanted to take this time to show my appreciation to Mr. and Mrs. Fletcher Scott. They are one of the longest-married couples ... Read more
Letter to the Editor: Thank you to community for Christmas sock drive support
Dear editor, The Franklin County Farmers Federation Women’s Committee would like to thank everyone who donated to the Cottons for Christmas Sock Drive. We received ... Read more
Letter to the Editor: ‘We have been able to raise $118,000’ for children
Dear editor, The Eldridge Toy Run Coordinators Committee would like to take time to thank everyone who took part in this year’s event. 2020 was ... Read more
Letter to the Editor: ‘Another holiday surge could have dire consequences’
Dear editor, Alabama’s healthcare organizations are pleading with the public to stay home and stay safe during the holidays to avoid an even worse COVID-19 ... Read more
Letter to the Editor: COVID precautions remain paramount as vaccine becomes available
Dear editor, As the time nears for the initial distribution of COVID-19 vaccines, Alabama’s healthcare provider organizations want to share some important information with you. ... Read more
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