Less than two weeks remain to vote in Times’ first Reader’s Choice poll
With the contest ending April 26, you have a little less than two more weeks to ... Read more
Opinion
Club Chronicles: Start planning your gardens as spring returns
Spring is around the corner, but there are still a few more days of winter. What do gardeners do in winter? You might say “Not ... Read more
1 month ago by Staff Reports.
Read Across America emphasizes importance of of literacy for all
If you’re on social media this week, you’ll likely come across photos of students in crazy hats, teachers promoting read-aloud times and a greater-than-usual occurrence ... Read more
1 month ago by Staff Reports.
Shoutout to college students: Hang in there
It’s difficult to believe, but this May will be nine years since I graduated college and burst through the bubble of campus life at Auburn ... Read more
1 month ago by Alison James.
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
2 months 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
2 months 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
2 months 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
2 months 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
2 months 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
2 months 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 months ago by Alison James.
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Columnists
Club Chronicles: Book Lovers support Operation Smile
The April meeting of the GFWC Book Lovers Study Club was held at the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce. Hostesses were Debbie Beason and JoAnn ... Read more
Our Columnists
Letters to the Editor
Letter to the Editor: ‘Thank you to everyone who so generously supported’
Dear Editor, On behalf of United Cerebral Palsy of Northwest Alabama, thank you to everyone who so generously supported our recent telethon on March 7, ... Read more
Letter to the Editor: ‘I will always hold dear, remember bonds we built’
Dear Bobcat Faithful, “Give every day, and everything, your everything.” That’s a motto I have tried to live by while coaching because when the end ... Read more
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
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