by Kali Bradford | Aug 1, 2022 | Franklin County, Stories
FRANKLIN COUNTY High School (FCHS) is sending a group of student athletes off to what they hope will be both a successful collegiate and athletic experience. Eight students of the high school were recently signed to colleges for athletic scholarships that included...
by Guest Writer | Aug 1, 2022 | Franklin County, Stories
THE WORDS “back to school” can stir up many different emotions. Some young parents hear “school” and are instantly filled with dread and anxiety. Leaving their wide eyed babes for the first time can make for heavy hearts and tear-stained eyes in the parking lot. For...
by Kali Bradford | Aug 1, 2022 | Franklin County, Stories
The sounds of Sondheim, Strauss, Adams, Rimsky-Korsakov, and more could be heard among the trees, wildlife, and Gothic architecture of the University of the South for the 65th Annual Sewanee Summer Music Festival. The festival took place June 19-July 18, at the...
by Wesley Bryant | Aug 1, 2022 | Franklin County, Stories
THE CLASSROOM is like railroad tracks. Hard workers spent years, decades—centuries even—laying the groundwork for the trains to run smoothly from coast to coast. They’re strong. And they last for many years to come, as train after train uses the same beams of steel...
by Tina Neeley | Aug 1, 2022 | Franklin County, Stories
DEFINING THE meaning of teacher requires more than Merriam-Webster; it takes a deeper look and a second glance. More than a job with a summer-long vacation, teachers are motivated by their love for children and desire to see them succeed in life. Their motivation is...
by Kali Bradford | Aug 1, 2022 | Franklin County, Stories
IT MIGHT be one of the most exciting yet stressful times of the year, rivaling that of Christmas. It requires preparation, planning, logistics, time, and money. I’m almost sure there are military operations that have been executed with less strategic maneuvering than...
