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(From left) Mark Sewell, Cory Pulliam and Sam Freeman are running for the District 2 seat on the Franklin County Board of Commissioners.

(From left) Mark Sewell, Cory Pulliam and Sam Freeman are running for the District 2 seat on the Franklin County Board of Commissioners.

Candidates for District 2 commission seat give views, goals

The Franklin County Citizen Leader submitted a list of questions for candidates qualified to run in the May 21 primary. The answers to those questions were used to write a profile of the candidate. The questions were:  1.
Candidates for the District 1 seat on the Franklin County Board of Commissioners are (from left) Carolee Coker, Chris Phillips, Tim Crunkleton, Tyler Owenby and Wanda Thompson.

Candidates for the District 1 seat on the Franklin County Board of Commissioners are (from left) Carolee Coker, Chris Phillips, Tim Crunkleton, Tyler Owenby and Wanda Thompson.

Five seek District 1 seat on Board of Commissioners

The Franklin County Citizen Leader submitted a list of questions for candidates qualified to run in the May 21 primary. The answers to those questions were used to write a profile of the candidate. The questions were:  1.
(From left) Colt Hart, Joe Greene, Nic McFarlin and Courtney Long are running for chairman of the Franklin County Board of Commissioners.

(From left) Colt Hart, Joe Greene, Nic McFarlin and Courtney Long are running for chairman of the Franklin County Board of Commissioners.

Four seek to lead Franklin County Board of Commissioners

The Franklin County Citizen Leader submitted a list of questions for candidates qualified to run in the May 21 primary. The answers to those questions were used to write a profile of the candidate. The questions were:  1.
Jason Oliver (left) is challenging incumbent Gary Minyard for the Post 1 seat on the Franklin County Board of Education.

Jason Oliver (left) is challenging incumbent Gary Minyard for the Post 1 seat on the Franklin County Board of Education.

Candidates for school board’s Post 1 provide platforms

The Franklin County Citizen Leader submitted a list of questions for candidates qualified to run in the May 21 primary. The answers to those questions were used to write a profile of the candidate. The questions were:  1.
Incumbent Cody Grizzle (left) is challenged by Crystal Buffington Nelms (center) and Bo Cornwell (right) for Chief Magistrate Judge.

Incumbent Cody Grizzle (left) is challenged by Crystal Buffington Nelms (center) and Bo Cornwell (right) for Chief Magistrate Judge.

Three candidates seek office of Chief Magistrate Judge

The Franklin County Citizen Leader submitted a list of questions for candidates qualified to run in the May 21 primary. The answers to those questions were used to write a profile of the candidate. The questions were:  1.
Three Republicans are running for Franklin County Sheriff – (from left) Brian Stovall, Scott Andrews and Mitch Murphy.

Three Republicans are running for Franklin County Sheriff – (from left) Brian Stovall, Scott Andrews and Mitch Murphy.

Candidates for Franklin County Sheriff outline platforms

The Franklin County Citizen Leader submitted a list of questions for candidates qualified to run in the May 21 primary. The answers to those questions were used to write a profile of the candidate. The questions were:  1.
Franklin County voters may begin choosing their favored candidates for a variety of local offices  Monday with the beginning of the early voting period.

Franklin County voters may begin choosing their favored candidates for a variety of local offices  Monday with the beginning of the early voting period.

Early voting under way

By Shane Scoggins Publisher   CARNESVILLE – Franklin County voters may begin choosing their favored candidates for a variety of local offices  Monday with the beginning of the early voting period. Early voting will be held Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m.
Advanced Placement (AP) classes are returning to Franklin County High School next year. 

Advanced Placement (AP) classes are returning to Franklin County High School next year. 

AP to return

By Charlie Eavenson Staff Writer   CARNESVILLE – Advanced Placement (AP) classes are returning to Franklin County High School next year.
Incumbent Cody Grizzle (left) is being challenged by Crystal Buffington Nelms (center) and Bo Cornwell (right) for chief magistrate judge in the May 21 election. They spoke March 23 at a Republican Party candidates’ forum at Franklin County High School.

Incumbent Cody Grizzle (left) is being challenged by Crystal Buffington Nelms (center) and Bo Cornwell (right) for chief magistrate judge in the May 21 election. They spoke March 23 at a Republican Party candidates’ forum at Franklin County High School.

Candidates for magistrate judge speak at forum

By Shane Scoggins Publisher   CARNESVILLE – Three candidates for chief magistrate judge spoke and took questions March 23 at the Franklin County Republican Party’s candidates forum in the Franklin County High School cafeteria.
Northern Judicial Circuit District Attorney candidates Parks White (left) and David Jordan spoke and answered questions March 23 at a Republican Party forum at Franklin County High School.

Northern Judicial Circuit District Attorney candidates Parks White (left) and David Jordan spoke and answered questions March 23 at a Republican Party forum at Franklin County High School.

D.A. candidates speak at Republican forum

By Shane Scoggins Publisher   CARNESVILLE – Two candidates for Northern Judicial Circuit  District Attorney spoke and took questions March 23 at the Franklin County Republican Party’s candidates forum in the Franklin County High School cafeteria.