The Franklin Social Security Administration (SSA) office will remain open despite being flagged for closure by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Local officials, including U.S. Congressman Chuck Edwards and Senator Kevin Corbin, confirmed the decision after raising concerns with federal agencies. DOGE had recommended closing the office due to its high lease cost of $276,309 annually, estimating over $1 million in savings. However, a...

Adrienne Nichole Carver of FranklinPhoto credit: Macon County Sheriff’s Office A routine traffic stop on U.S. Highway 441 led to a high-speed chase and the recovery of nearly two pounds of suspected methamphetamine on Tuesday, according to the Franklin Police Department (FPD). At approximately 12:08 p.m. on March 11, an FPD Community, Traffic, and Crime (CTAC) officer pulled over a vehicle for a traffic violation. While investigating, offic...