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Beyond the Headlines
Franklin in Focus feat. Mayor Steve Barnett | March 21, 2026
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This week on a special episode of “Beyond the Headlines”:
Franklin in Focus with Mayor Steve Barnett:
- New developments moved forward;
- Officials plan a change in ambulance providers;
- Chick-Fil-A arrives;
Also, donations pay off more than $20K in debt at Franklin schools.
And a special segment with Elissa Maudlin, who will reflect on her time at the Daily Journal before she departs.
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