Franklin County

Virginia was ranked among the worst states for women’s equality, according to WAVY. Other headlines reported that a childhood vaccines schedule remains unchanged after a new Trump EO, while lawmakers in Virginia addressed concerns regarding a shipbuilding plan affecting Hampton Roads. Additionally, court documents revealed Instagram messages from an alleged VSU shooter and confirmed that the 'Project Flash' data center proposal has fizzled out in Franklin County.

A Franklin County man faces five drug charges after sheriff's deputies seized 246 suspected marijuana plants and multiple controlled substances from his home.

A man is facing multiple felony drug charges after officials seized 246 marijuana plants in Franklin County.

Two men were charged with selling drugs to school-aged children in Franklin County after investigators searched their home and a second linked residence.

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation issued an AMBER Alert with a broken link directing users to an expired missing child case instead of the active one. The error was corrected quickly, and the agency stated it has reviewed its process to prevent future mistakes.

A 1-year-old girl abducted by her non-custodial mother was found safe in Georgia after a multi-agency search involving license plate readers and public collaboration. The search began when the mother fled a Franklin County courthouse, prompting an AMBER Alert before the child was recovered.

An AMBER Alert was issued for a missing 1-year-old girl in Franklin County, Tennessee, who is believed to be with her non-custodial mother. The alert was activated on Wednesday afternoon.

Miguel Antwain Sanders was sentenced to 28 years in prison for his role in the 2017 hanging murder of David Steele in Tullahoma. He pleaded guilty to multiple charges including second-degree murder and was ordered to serve the full sentence without parole.

The National Weather Service confirmed an EF-1 tornado touched down in Franklin County, Tennessee last week.

Homelessness in Ohio increased by 3% in 2025, with 12,196 people affected, according to a U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development report. While overall U.S. homelessness decreased by 3%, Ohio saw a rise in unsheltered homelessness (20%) and chronic homelessness, linked to housing shortages and affordability issues.

Dairy Farmers of America will idle its St. Albans milk processing plant and close the adjoining St. Albans Creamery & Supply, affecting 80 employees. The closure, part of broader operational changes, impacts Franklin County’s dairy economy and follows a recent union contract agreement over work conditions.

Lindsey Ferris, from a family of seven siblings, pursued a medical career with support from her VSAC Talent Search counselor, Katie Gesser, and her high school teacher, Mathew Heald. She chose Regis College for its ultrasound program, valuing its tight-knit community and financial aid package.

Coffee County deputies are searching for James R. Thomas, a man who allegedly fled a traffic stop and is wanted on charges including parole violation, felony evading, failure to appear, and driving on a revoked license. He was last seen in the Rutledge Falls area wearing shorts, a sleeveless shirt, and tennis shoes, and may be in Franklin County.

A police officer in Franklin County, North Carolina, was fired and arrested for allegedly having sex in his patrol car and discarding his body camera in a lake to conceal the incident. The officer, Samuel Marcum, faces charges including obstruction of justice and making false official statements.

Severe storms have caused damage across the Plains and Midwest regions, leading to power outages, school closures, and minor injuries. Forecasters warn of potential tornadoes, hail, and flooding in the area on Tuesday.

A former Franklin County Sheriff's deputy in Ohio has been indicted on a three-count charge, including two counts of depriving an inmate of civil rights. The unsealing of the indictment marks a legal action against the former law enforcement officer for alleged violations.