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Ruling is more than about tariffs

Wed,02/25/26-8:48PM, 927 Reads 74,640 Statewide
Ever since Donald Trump returned to the presidency last year, it became increasingly worrisome whether anyone in the government would hold his authoritarian impulses in check.
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FJHS softball falls to Madisonville

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Thu,02/05/26-3:44PM, 916 Reads
The Franklinton Junior High Lady Falcons softball team was shut out by Madisonville last week, falling 13-0 in a three-inning contest.
Madisonville took control early, scoring six runs in the first inning and adding five more in the second. Two additional runs in the third inning ended the game.
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Ribbon cutting held for Fair City Upscale Vendors Market

Wed,03/19/25-2:32PM, 911 Reads
The ribbon cutting for Fair City Upscale Vendors Market was held on Saturday, March 15. In the photo above are, from left to right, front row: Penny Jones, Jo Anna Laird, Marcie Thames, Kim Windham, Linda Moseley, Owners Rhonda and Dale Robertson, Carol Creel, Macey Stephens, Sandra McDaniel, Ashley Wheat, Ashley Collett, and Ginger Varnado.
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Writer: Questions asked about baby box were stunning

Thu,06/12/25-6:02PM, 911 Reads
Editor, The Era-Leader:
The June 4th edition of the Era-Leader carried the business of the town council meeting of May 27th. Among the various topics covered, there was a presentation by Amy Barkering about the town acquiring a “Safe Haven Baby Box”.
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