Photo courtesy of Margaret Ayers and the Franklin County Citizen Leader.
Thursday, August 27, 2026
"Global icon and humanitarian, Dolly Parton, known to the world as a beloved singer, songwriter, philanthropist, actress, playwright and author died peacefully today in Nashville, Tennessee. She was 80 years old," a statement on the singer's social media announced Tuesday, Aug. 25.
Photo by Bill Powell.
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Pictured post-game with our "little" cousin Bryson (center), are Marlie (right) and me. Eight years younger than me and three younger than Marlie, Bryson is in his sophomore year at Shorter University. Photo courtesy of Rose Scoggins.
Offensive players celebrate with senior running back Kaidyn Allen (8) after scoring from 14 yards out, as the Dogs advanced to 2-0 with a 51-12 win over the Red Raiders of Madison County Aug. 28. Photo by Ric Williams.
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Softball’s freshman outfielder Peyton Jordan earns Athlete of the Week. Photo by Benjamin London.
A screenshot from a Walmart promotional video shows the inside of the company’s next-generation fulfillment centers that combine the work of employees, robotics and automated shipping technology to move packages to customers. Walmart announced last week that a new next-generation fulfillment center will be built in Franklin County and employ 1,000 workers. Photo courtesy of Walmart.com.
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A flock camera in the City of Hartwell. State lawmakers are working to curb misuse of the cameras after several arrests statewide. Photo by Madison Linton.
