LIFESTYLES -- FEATURE SPOT

‘Somebody you can always depend on’ – Rocky Stone’s 80 years represent lifetime of teaching and inspiring

In his 80 trips around the sun, Rocky Stone, originally of Selma, has accumulated a varied assortment of interests, friends and memories, maintaining a strong ... Read more

3 weeks ago by María Camp.

Faith Focus: For I Know the Plans I Have for You

Beautiful sounding words? Absolutely! Yet too often, this message from God to his chosen people who are in Babylonian exile is pulled out of context. ... Read more

4 weeks ago by Staff Reports.

Money Matters: Make Cyber Safety and Security a Priority

In today's interconnected world, it is crucial to stay cyber safe and secure. As we increasingly manage our finances online, we must protect our digital ... Read more

1 month ago by Staff Reports.

Taste of Franklin: Let summer travels inspire your kitchen

Even though the weather is hot, I love everything summer brings with it. School is out, which means I have more time with my kids ... Read more

1 month ago by Staff Reports.

Rose slugs and sawflies: Protect roses from knockout punch

When it comes to the Extension System, regional agents can offer advice for tackling all kinds of issues. One of the issues facing home gardeners ... Read more

1 month ago by Staff Reports.

Caretakers of creation: Promoting conservation and biodiversity in Spruce Pine

“We were raised on a farm, and when you wake up to the sound of wild turkeys gobbling and watch white-tailed bucks bound across the ... Read more

1 month ago by María Camp.

From Wisconsin to Spruce Pine: Living the farm life at SiSu Homestead

One April afternoon, Melissa Zak reflected on the story of her family leaving Wisconsin in 2020 and moving to Alabama to begin a new life. ... Read more

3 months ago by María Camp.

Reading Recommendations: Proposed page-turners

FRANKLIN LIVING MAY-JUNE 2024 Looking for a good read to while away the final days of spring? Northwest Shoals Community College library director Lori Skinner ... Read more

3 months ago by Staff Reports.

Retired Russellville teacher shares love of flowers, creating arrangements from her own blooms

For Russellville resident Brenda Oliver, growing, gathering and arranging flowers is more than a simple hobby; it’s a way to relax while doing something she ... Read more

3 months ago by María Camp.

Faith Focus: Functional Atheism – A Fool’s Errand

A fool’s errand: A practical joke whereby a naïve person is sent to fetch some non-existent but plausible-sounding item. Perhaps you’ve heard of sending someone ... Read more