July’s Bound Together Book Club: James

July’s Bound Together Book Club: James Writer / Christina Cochran Every so often, a book comes along that reminds us ...

A close-up, indoor shot of a smiling woman standing side-by-side with a massive, dome-shaped cluster of cultivated mushrooms. The woman has long brown hair and is wearing a black tank top. Next to her face, she holds a large fruiting block covered in dozens of overlapping chestnut mushrooms (Pholiota adiposa). The mushrooms feature bright golden-brown, rounded caps speckled with small white textured scales. The background is softly blurred with neutral gray tones.

Foraging for Better Health

by Mackenzie Steagall

July 1, 2026

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It’s early on a Saturday morning, and Emma Brown is setting up her Franklin Farmers Market booth, which is full ...

Full-length indoor shot of two older men posing in detailed historical attire from the American Revolutionary War period. The man on the left wears a brown tricorn hat, round spectacles, a long grey wool coat over a buttoned emerald green vest, tan breeches, brown stockings, and dark slip-on shoes. He grips a long wooden flintlock musket resting on the carpet. The man on the right wears a black tricorn hat with light trim, glasses, a mustache, a heavily fringed cream-colored linen hunting frock or rifle shirt with a matching sash cross-belt, white breeches, and tall black gaiters over his shoes. He cradles a similar long flintlock musket in his hands. They are standing on grey carpeting inside a public building or museum hall.

Johnson County Museum of History launches a two-part exhibit exploring America’s 250th anniversary through national, state and local history

by Teena Catt

July 1, 2026

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Celebrating America’s 250th On June 18, the Johnson County Museum of History in Franklin opened the first phase of its ...

Flash photography shot of a group of nine people posing closely together inside a fairgrounds building. They stand in front of a large blue backdrop featuring a white sign with black text that reads "JOHNSON COUNTY 4-H AGRICULTURAL FAIR 2005" with two green four-leaf 4-H clovers. The individuals are dressed in casual summer clothing, including polo shirts, sleeveless tops, and jeans. One man on the far left wears distinctive orange suspenders over a dark t-shirt and blue jeans. Everyone is smiling directly at the camera.

Hometown Hero: Kim Roberts

by Teena Catt

July 1, 2026

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Each July, the Johnson County 4-H and Agricultural Fair arrives during one of the summer’s hottest weeks. Rain and muggy ...

A cheerful woman in a light green top looks out from the open service window of a dark green food truck, leaning her arms against the silver counter ledge. The side of the vehicle features ornate gold border framing enclosing the words "Café du Bayou" in a stylized white font. A row of golden fleur-de-lis symbols lines the upper border of the truck paneling. A framed menu rests on the counter shelf to the left under a cloudy sky.

A Taste of the Bayou

by Katie Hosea

July 1, 2026

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In the heart of Franklin, one local family is bringing the warm flavors and hospitality of Louisiana to Johnson County, ...

Three-quarter length indoor portrait of a medical provider leaning against a white wall next to a large multi-paned window. The man has short reddish-blonde hair, wears glasses, a light blue button-down dress shirt, and grey trousers with his hands clasped loosely in front of him. To his right, a framed medical illustration chart titled "Ankle" hangs on the wall, showing various diagrams of foot anatomy. Soft, natural morning light streams in through the window.

Dr. Martin Turner Expands Orthopedic Services in Franklin

by Christina Cochran

July 1, 2026

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Quick Access, Expert Care When an athlete rolls an ankle during a Friday night football game or a parent twists ...

Medium shot of a smiling man and woman standing together in front of vintage farm machinery on a cloudy day. The man on the left has a goatee and wears a gray short-sleeve work uniform shirt with a name patch reading "Ryan," denim jeans, and a camouflage baseball cap. The woman beside him has a blonde bob hairstyle and wears a sleeveless, lace-trimmed pink top and blue jeans, leaning against a large, rusty iron tractor wheel. Behind them is a green wooden vintage "Oliver" implement box repurposed as a planter box filled with vibrant yellow, white, and pink flowers. An agricultural irrigation system structure is visible in the background under an overcast sky.

Ryan and Julie Facemire are growing Sugar Creek Farm Market by blending generations of farming tradition with a commitment to serving local families.

by Christina Cochran

July 1, 2026

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Rooted in Tradition “People often ask why you keep doing it. Farming is in your blood.” For Ryan and Julie ...

A large, two-panel mural on the side of a red brick building next to railroad tracks. One panel features a stylized portrait of Benjamin Franklin wearing bright neon green glasses. The adjoining panel shows a whimsical scene of colorful kites flying over rolling green hills under a blue sky with white clouds.

June is Art Month in Franklin

by Mackenzie Steagall

May 28, 2026

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Art is Everywhere Franklin’s public art scene is ever evolving with more colorful additions nearly every year. Painted power boxes ...

A brightly lit indoor play area features white shelves packed with a variety of toys, board games, and puzzles. To the right, two small wooden bookshelves are filled with children's books. A wood-paneled wall is decorated with a large green banner featuring a colorful rainbow. The carpeted floor is tidy, with several clear plastic bins holding smaller toy pieces.

The Lord’s Cupboard Seeks A New Franklin Home

by Christina Cochran

May 28, 2026

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Community Cornerstone For 55 years, The Lord’s Cupboard has quietly served Johnson County with compassion, dignity and a mission rooted ...

A woman with blonde hair, black-rimmed glasses, and a name tag that reads "Lintner" smiles while standing in front of library bookshelves. She is wearing a black cardigan over a floral top and is holding a small stack of books. The shelves behind her are filled with various fiction titles.

Bringing Literacy to Life in Johnson County

by Teena Catt

June 2, 2026

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Hometown Heroes Lisa Lintner & Tiffany Lauderdale Phillips Two women are at the forefront of keeping literacy alive in Franklin ...

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