In the heart of Franklin, one local family is bringing the warm flavors and hospitality of Louisiana to Johnson County, one fresh-made beignet at a time. Owned and operated by...

Neighboring Support In a small town like Franklin, it’s easy to recognize the people who keep things running — teachers, firefighters and local business owners. But behind the scenes, there’s...

Connected Communities For Jenny Zahm, the connection between Franklin and Clark-Pleasant schools is both personal and professional. A graduate of Franklin Community Schools, Zahm now serves as executive director of...

Spring Break Staycation Spring break is right around the corner, and in Franklin it officially falls during the last week of March, the perfect opportunity for families to unplug from...

Brewing Community For many in Franklin, the day doesn’t truly begin until the first cup of coffee is in hand. At BIGGBY Coffee, located off Interstate 65, that daily ritual...

Photographer / Christina Cochran When Emily Austin swapped her first-grade classroom for cookie cutters, she never imagined how sweet the journey ahead would be. A former teacher turned stay-at-home mom...

Johnson Memorial Health’s Foot & Ankle Group Helps Patients Move Forward A dynamic duo is stepping up to change the way people think about foot and ankle care at Johnson...

Franklin Native Kinley Shoemaker Headed to Miss America Finals Photographer / Christina Cochran For Kinley Shoemaker, the dream of becoming Miss America wasn’t a random spark — it had been...

Amanda Davis Finds Her Purpose as a Thrivent Financial Advisor Photographer / Christina Cochran Franklin native Amanda Davis is redefining what it means to be a financial advisor and a...

Photographer / Christina Cochran If you’ve driven along Hurricane Road recently, you may have noticed a remarkable transformation beside the Legends Golf Club. What was once a farmhouse built to...