Simpson County Judge-Executive Mason Barnes recently provided updates on several ongoing projects and future plans within the ...

Franklin’s Public Works Director Trent Coffee (right), introduced new City of Franklin employees Zach Law (left) and Bronson ...

Each year, for as long as I can remember, my uncle has called me on my birthday. Regardless of where I’m living—West Virginia ...

Franklin Police responded to a non-injury traffic collision on Jan. 23 at the Sudden Service gas station after a vehicle was struck by another vehicle in the right front fender and bumper. The ...

The Simpson County chapter of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library will hold its first annual 5K run/walk on March 8 at The Barn at Bethel Grove in Franklin. The Dolly-themed event ...

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