J.R. Tidwell
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Summer camps are a great way for kids to stay active
Ahh, the days of summer. Summertime means a lot of things, but to the youth of Franklin County, the months of June and July mean ... Read more
10 years ago by J.R. Tidwell.
Parents, fans, players out of hand with criticism
Sports have been a large part of my life since I was five years old. Whether I was watching NCAA football or MLB on TV, ... Read more
10 years ago by J.R. Tidwell.
Never underestimate mother nature
I know I have rattled on about the weather in my last couple of articles on this page, but this particular story is of a ... Read more
10 years ago by J.R. Tidwell.
Outdoor sports rely on weather
After watching basketball at the different gyms around the county and surrounding area I forgot just how much baseball and softball depended on the weather. The ... Read more
11 years ago by J.R. Tidwell.
50/50 chance is better than zero
Basketball season is very much different from football season. There are many more games played during basketball season, and due to the nature of the beast, ... Read more
11 years ago by J.R. Tidwell.
Alabama victory felt all the way in Franklin
The 2012 NCAA college football season has come and gone. Every team had its ups and downs, but once again the Southeastern Conference dominated the country, ... Read more
11 years ago by J.R. Tidwell.
Basketball season once again upon us
Well ladies and gentlemen, it’s that time again. For those fans who had to wait an entire year to whet their appetite, the 2012 basketball ... Read more
11 years ago by J.R. Tidwell.
Why is it dark at 5 p.m. Mom?
Daylight saving time (DST) was originally introduced during World War I as a means of saving energy. We still use daylight saving time today in most ... Read more
11 years ago by J.R. Tidwell.
Time flies when it’s your last year of high school
Another year of high school football has come and gone as the 10-week regular season of 2012 came to a close Friday night. Only two teams ... Read more
11 years ago by J.R. Tidwell.
Make your vote count on Nov. 6
In case you had not noticed, many people take politics very seriously. They may be found all over the different media, from television to radio to ... Read more
