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The pumpkins are out, the leaves are changing, and City Hall is dressed for the season. If you are out walking, running errands, or just looking for a friendly place to stop for a few minutes, come on down. This is a simple invitation: stop by, have a cup of coffee, enjoy the Fall and Halloween decorations, and chat. No agenda. No formal meeting. Just neighbors, community, and a reminder that this is your City Hall. Welcome to Franklin City Hall City Hall should feel welcomin

A good election plan starts before Election Day. For Franklin, Arkansas voters, the November 3, 2026 election includes city, state, and federal races or issues, and the easiest way to avoid last-minute problems is to know the dates now. Use this guide as a simple community reference. Dates and rules can change, so voters should always confirm final details with the Arkansas Secretary of State, the local county clerk, or the county election commission before making a voting pl

Help Make Franklinstein Happen Franklin, Arkansas, is a charming town with a vibrant community spirit. As we approach the upcoming Franklinstein event, I am filled with excitement. This event promises to bring our community together in a fun and festive atmosphere. What is Franklinstein? Franklinstein is not just an event; it’s a celebration of our town’s unique character. It combines elements of Halloween and local culture, creating a delightful experience for everyone. From

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Curbside clean up week is the easiest time to clear out bulky household items, but it only works if everything goes out the right way. A few wrong items at the curb can slow pickup, create safety issues, or get left behind. Use the guide below as a simple curbside clean up checklist, and always follow the flyer if it gives a more specific instruction. List of What Can & Cannot be Picked Up with Trash Pick-up Put items out the right way this week The clean up is happening this

Franklinstein Park Spooktacular is coming to Franklin on October 31 from 4-8 pm! Join neighbors, families, local businesses, and community partners for a fun-filled Halloween celebration at Franklin Park. This community event is an opportunity to enjoy the season while supporting the people and organizations that make Franklin and our area so special—including local businesses and the Franklin Volunteer Fire Department. This is a fundraiser for the Franklin Fire Station's New

The Franklin Town Park Pavilion is really starting to take shape, and it is looking great. Our crew has been making steady progress, and the plan is to have the rest of the metal up tomorrow. After that, the next steps will be moving on to the electricity and bathrooms. Something for the town to be really proud of! Progress is easy to see The structure is coming together nicely, and it is already making a strong impression. Several citizens have stopped by and shared kind wor

Small-town roots. Simple values. Franklin is built on community, kindness, hard work, and neighbors helping neighbors. We’re proud to call Franklin home.

A friendly reminder for the town The message behind this flyer is straightforward: hello, Franklin. Recent events have helped keep the community connected, and upcoming events will give neighbors more chances to gather, help, and stay informed.

Fall has a way of revealing what needs to go. Garage corners fill up, yard debris starts to pile, and the items that were “set aside for later” are suddenly still sitting there months later. This is a friendly community reminder that Fall Clean-Up with Trash Service is scheduled for September 23rd and 24th. Fall Clean-Up Flyer 2026 A two-day window makes it easier for households to plan around work, school, weather, and weekend projects. It also helps keep the effort organize

A finished roof may look simple from a distance, but anyone who has watched a park project come together knows better. It takes time, tools, planning, good weather, steady hands, and people willing to show up for the place they call home. The pavilion roof at Franklin Town Park is now complete, marking a big step forward for the park and for everyone looking forward to seeing the pavilion reopened. This project has been a community effort, and this milestone deserves recognit

The first signs of fall rarely arrive all at once. They show up in small, beautiful ways: a few golden leaves near the steps, pumpkins tucked beside planters, softer afternoon light across stone and brick, and that crisp feeling that makes even familiar places look new again. City Hall is beginning to look like fall, and the change is worth slowing down to enjoy. Seasonal color has started to frame the building, giving the grounds a warm, welcoming look that feels perfect for

Labor Day is a welcome pause, a chance to enjoy the long weekend, spend time with family and friends, and recognize the hard work that keeps our communities moving. It is also the perfect moment to look ahead to one of the most fun community events on the calendar: the Franklinstein Park Spooctacular. As the holiday weekend begins, we want to wish everyone a happy and safe Labor Day. Whether the plan includes a cookout, a parade, a quiet day at home, or one last summer outing

The Franklin Mill: A Beacon of Community and History The Franklin Mill has never been just a building. For many, it serves as a marker in the landscape, a reminder of work, family, neighborhood pride, and the kind of local history that lives in everyday memory. Long before it became a restoration project, the mill stood as a place of industry. Like many historic mills across the country, it played a role in shaping the community around it. Workers passed through its doors. Fa

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Some photographs do more than show a face. They hold a whole afternoon. This picture, taken around 1972, captures the day Dolly Parton came to our neighbor’s in Horseshoe Bend. It is the kind of memory that gets passed from one person to another with a smile, a pause, and usually the same opening line: “You should have seen it.” There is something special about seeing someone as beloved as Dolly in an ordinary setting. Not on a stage. Not under bright lights. Not separated fr