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FHS teacher charged with indecent behavior with a juvenile

A well known Franklinton High School teacher has been arrested and charged with indecent behavior with a juvenile. Jeremy McKenzie . . .

Betty Jo Peacock Richard, 93

Betty Jo Peacock Richard, 93, a resident of Franklinton passed away peacefully at her home Saturday afternoon August 22, 2026 . . .

Family first: Frances Annette Varnado, Part 2

Part 2 Frances Annette Varnado laid the groundwork, "I was raised with 'Family is the most important thing.'" Her beloved . . .

Opinion: A problem few wish to discuss

With apologies for writing about a topic that interests hardly anyone, it’s important to keep hammering away at the federal . . .

Preview: 2026 Franklinton Demons

The Franklinton Demons football team had a good season in 2025 and look to follow that with a better one . . .

The 2026 FHS Demons
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Mount Hermon Community News
By HOLLY GILL SANDERS
Thu,08/27/26-6:58PM , 60 Reads
Before this month slips on by, I want to wish a Happy Birthday to my Aunt Brenda Wilson, Aunt Linda Tamor, Jason Miller, Christine King, Felder Goings, Sonja Kerbow, Catrina Womack, Stacy Barber, Paul Thoeny, Tara Thoeny, Sandra Smith, Maria Toups, Chyrel Learned, Joni Sanders, Sha’Ray Hart, Emma Kieffer, Sonja Brumfield, Sharon Garrett, Kendra
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The 2026 Bowling Green Bucs

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Preview: 2026 Bowling Green Buccaneers
By JOHNNIE DANIEL
Thu,08/27/26-7:21PM , 114 Reads
After back-to-back state championship title game appearances in 2023 and 2024, the 2025 season was a tough pill to swallow for the Bowling Green Buccaneers. A 1-9 season culminating in a playoff loss in Tennessee would have been an obstacle too high to climb for some to give the game another try.
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Angie Varnado Community News
By GWENDOLYN PIGOTT
Thu,08/27/26-6:57PM , 40 Reads
I hope everyone is doing well. To say it’s been hot is an understatement. I’m looking forward to the season of Autumn and some cooler temperatures. In the meantime, stay as cool as possible, stay hydrated and keep smiling.
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No decision yet on size of Franklinton's water rate increase
By TONI TAGEANT
Thu,08/20/26-6:09PM , 342 Reads
The Franklinton Board of Aldermen and Mayor Darwin Sharp met on Tuesday, August 11.
The Board began by approving the of the minutes of the July 28 meeting.
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