by Hannah Bradley | Dec 11, 2025 | Franklin County, Stories
EACH OCTOBER, the city of Winchester hosts Boo Bash, an annual event that brings families together for an evening of Halloween-themed activities. This year’s celebration, held in front of the Red Roof Pavilion, offered children a variety of games, candy stations, and...
by Guest Writer | Dec 1, 2025 | Franklin County, Sponsored, Stories
The living room looked like a blizzard of crushed crimson and emerald paper. Six members of the Miller family sat amidst the wreckage of Christmas morning, holding six identical plastic rectangles: gift cards for the Montana Coffee Company. A collective, slightly...
by Becca Roberts | Nov 13, 2025 | Franklin County, Stories
THE HOLIDAYS are one of the most difficult seasons for families who have experienced the loss of a loved one. The traditions shared and the memories held dear surrounding Christmastime are a source of both joy and heartache. To bring comfort and peace during this time...
by Shannon Beebe | Nov 13, 2025 | Franklin County, Stories
GOOD NEWS IS COMING TO DINNER! We will feature a local food critic’s thoughts as they dine in Franklin County. This month, Shannon Beebe visited Paleteria y Fruteria. RIGHT IN the middle of downtown Decherd, Paleteria y Fruteria Moctezuma is one of those spots that...
by Becca Roberts | Nov 13, 2025 | Franklin County, Stories
THE ANNUAL Fall Heritage Festival brings together communities from across the region for a weekend celebration in downtown Cowan. Held on Tennessee Avenue and Front Street on either side of the railroad tracks, the festival serves as the primary fundraiser for the...
by Wesley Bryant | Nov 13, 2025 | Franklin County, Stories
IN MARCH of last year, my cousin’s work schedule became incompatible with raising his first pet, a brown and white Bernedoodle puppy. I took her in, not knowing just how much she would change, well, everything. I set alarms every three hours to take her outside...
