by Becca Roberts | Sep 11, 2025 | Feature, Franklin County
WALTON “BUD” Duckworth and Jesse Leon Williams were riding down the road, going raccoon hunting, a pastime they enjoyed together regularly. But this particular hunting expedition in 1967 would change both of their lives in a big way — the night Bud asked Leon to go...
by Haley Potter | Sep 11, 2025 | Feature, Franklin County
IN 1954, just 6 miles from Winchester in the small town of Cowan, Tennessee, a husband-and-wife team took a giant leap of faith, one they could never have imagined would make a lasting impact over 70 years later. With determination and a desire to serve their...
by Gabriel Huff | Aug 7, 2025 | Feature, Franklin County
DAWSON SOWERS knew something was wrong when he heard the “pop.” The 6-foot-tall teen had his opponent within sight, running toward him to make a tackle. Unfortunately, he tore his shoulder in the process. However, a huge heart for the team, family, and God kept him on...
by Becca Roberts | Aug 7, 2025 | Feature, Franklin County
ORANGE DUST scatters as the opposing softball player slides toward home base, a moment too late. Florida State University (FSU) pitcher Ashtyn Danley has already fired the ball into the catcher’s glove for the out. Danley focuses on the ball, quickly preparing for the...
by Jeriah Brumfield | Jul 10, 2025 | Feature, Franklin County
WHEN STEVE Kirby joined the Navy in 1975, he never imagined how many miles — and milestones — it would carry him through. Over the course of 17 years in uniform, he served across the country, from Florida to Mississippi to California, eventually earning the...
by Jeriah Brumfield | Jul 10, 2025 | Feature, Franklin County
MARINE CORPS veteran Colton Henley stepped onto the plane to boot camp with nothing but hope, bravery, and the dream of changing the world. Leaving behind the familiarity of Franklin County, he carried with him the courage born long before the Corps, in battles no one...
