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Opinion
Letter to the Editor: Save Franklin County’s natural wonders
Dear Editor, Save Franklin County from the dump. Preserve the beauty that God has given us! Ask the Franklin County commissioners to vote no! Take ... Read more
1 month ago by Staff Reports.
First things first
When someone mentions the late Bobby Bowden, it is normal to associate his name with Florida State football – a highly successful program under his ... Read more
1 month ago by Staff Reports.
Don’t miss FCT’s Play and Win contest
Sports-lovers everywhere rejoice: high school football season is here. This is “week one,” or the second week of 11 for the prep season – this ... Read more
1 month ago by Staff Reports.
AERA unites, supports retired educators
The Alabama Education Retirees Association held its District I Annual Meeting at the Russellville First United Methodist Church Aug. 9. More than 100 retirees attended ... Read more
1 month ago by Staff Reports.
Letter to the Editor: ‘Save Franklin County for generations to come’
Dear Editor, My family has lived in Franklin County for seven generations. William C. Hester was the patriarch of our family in Belgreen, where the ... Read more
1 month ago by Staff Reports.
Money habits you wish you’d known sooner
I think everyone who is old enough to make their own money can attest to a lot of different money habits we wish we had ... Read more
1 month ago by Staff Reports.
Local club celebrates everyday heroes with special project
The GFWC Alabama Leadership Workshop was held Aug. 6 at the Prince of Peace Catholic Church in Hoover. This workshop was held for all Alabama ... Read more
1 month ago by Staff Reports.
Don’t miss FCT’s football Play and Win picks contest
Sports-lovers everywhere rejoice: high school football season is here. This is “week zero,” or the first week of 11 for the prep season, and our ... Read more
2 months ago by Staff Reports.
GUEST COLUMN: Consider other options for county landfill
I shared these thoughts at the Franklin County Commission work session Aug. 8: I am not here to debate the current proposal for the multi-state ... Read more
2 months ago by Staff Reports.
Letter to the Editor: Let your commissioner know you object to landfill expansion
Dear friends of Franklin County, Aren’t you proud that our county was named for Ben Franklin, one of the Founding Fathers of the United States ... Read more
2 months ago by Staff Reports.
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Hail to thee, our alma mater
Friday was the first time I’ve been to a football game at my high school since I graduated in 2008. Sometimes it seems like graduation ... Read more
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Letters to the Editor
Letter to the Editor: ‘Good news for all county citizens’
Dear editor, The withdrawal of Franklin County Land Management’s request to build a mega landfill that would have received solid waste from three states is ... Read more
Letter to the Editor: Save Franklin County’s natural wonders
Dear Editor, Save Franklin County from the dump. Preserve the beauty that God has given us! Ask the Franklin County commissioners to vote no! Take ... Read more
Letter to the Editor: ‘Save Franklin County for generations to come’
Dear Editor, My family has lived in Franklin County for seven generations. William C. Hester was the patriarch of our family in Belgreen, where the ... Read more
Letter to the Editor: Let your commissioner know you object to landfill expansion
Dear friends of Franklin County, Aren’t you proud that our county was named for Ben Franklin, one of the Founding Fathers of the United States ... Read more
Letter to the Editor: Make voice heard to save Franklin County
Dear Editor, The Save Franklin County campaign is in full swing. Thank you for printing my letter to the Franklin County commissioners requesting they vote no on the Hargett Landfill ... Read more
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