by Tina Neeley | Jul 1, 2022 | Feature
FRANKLIN COUNTY residents have a long history of service to their country. It’s a history still being uncovered and honored through the Franklin County Veterans Flag Memorial, an American Legion Post #44 program, now in its third season. Each veteran is honored...
by Tina Neeley | Jun 1, 2022 | Feature
In concentrated, metropolitan areas, people in need are more visible. Many people in rural communities are struggling but are less visible. Good Samaritan Ministries (GSM) of Franklin County exists to meet these needs. Philip Johnson, president of GSM, said, “Clients...
by Tina Neeley | Jun 1, 2022 | Feature
A PICK-UP BASKETBALL game draws a crowd, but you can’t stay long because there’s nowhere to sit. The doctor said you’ve got to lose weight or you’re on a fast track to diabetes. You can’t afford a gym membership or home exercise equipment. You’re in desperate need of...
by Guest Writer | Jun 1, 2022 | Feature
AN OLDER gentleman living across the street shows himself peculiar in this world, addicted to speed and noise. Our world rushes and zips by, yet he stands unmoved and never in a hurry. The way he lives his life feels foreign as if he belongs to a different world than...
by Tina Neeley | May 1, 2022 | Feature
SINCE ITS establishment in 2007, The Franklin County Prevention Coalition (FCPC) has had a simple mission: to keep kids off drugs and make a better tomorrow. Accomplishing this mission requires the entire community’s involvement. Different organizations working...
by Guest Writer | May 1, 2022 | Feature
WITH A head filled with internet technology and a heart filled with compassion, Kathy Pack is plugged into helping wherever she is. At the Franklin County Library, Pack manages a wealth of resources and programs. She keeps their 23 computers updated and running for...
