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Cliff Crochet, "Cajun Baby," Is a Hit at the Major League Fishing Heavy Hitters

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Cliff Crochet, "Cajun Baby," Is a Hit at the Major League Fishing Heavy Hitters

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WESTLAKE CORNER, Va. (WFXR) -- Some of the top professional bass anglers in the world visited Smith Mountain Lake to fish in the nationally-televised Major League Fishing B&W Heavy Hitters All-Star Tournament this past week. One of the fan favorites, Cliff Crochet, goes by the nickname, "Cajun Baby." Crochet is a former member of law enforcement from Pierre Part, Louisiana. He is known for his fishing ability, sense of humor, and especially for …See the Story

Missing person alert issued for 6-day-old infant missing from Virginia

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Missing person alert issued for 6-day-old infant missing from Virginia

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A missing person alert has been issued for a missing 6-day-old infant from Franklin County, Virginia.See the Story

Man Killed in Franklin County Wreck

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Man Killed in Franklin County Wreck

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Malcolm Randal Johnson died at the scene of the single-vehicle crash.See the Story

Franklin County Office of Aging celebrates 50-year anniversary

The Franklin County Office of Aging had a 50-year anniversary celebration on May 28th at the Essig Center in Rocky Mount, which was held in correlation with Older Americans Month.Rocky Mount, Virginia · Rocky Mount Read Article

Brooke Weaver, Franklin County edge Clover Hill in 5C softball quarterfinals

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Weaver struck out a dozen batters as the Eagles won a low-scoring battle with the Cavaliers in Rocky MountCleveland Cavaliers · Rocky Mount Read Article

Roanoke attorney faces rare rebuke

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ROCKY MOUNT — A judge dismissed a disputed estate case Tuesday, but kept alive a motion for sanctions filed against an attorney accused of making false statements in court records related to the lawsuit.Sanctions · Rocky Mount Read Article

Michael Neal Tops Qualifying Round for Group A, Hatfield Earns $10K Big Bass Award at Major League Fishing’s B&W Trailer Hitches Heavy Hitters on Smith Mountain Lake

Tennessee pro paces field for top eight anglers advancing in competition, 15 Anglers in Group B to wrap Qualifying Round TuesdayFRANKLIN COUNTY, Va. (May 19, 2025) – After racking up more than 75 pounds on Day 1, Michael Neal didn’t need to catch another bass during Group A’s second day of qualifying to maintain his spot atop SCORETRACKER® at B&W Trailer Hitches Heavy Hitters Presented by Bass Pro Shops . The Tennessee pro went ahead and added s…Franklin County, Virginia · Franklin County Read Article

Wednesday's HS sports: Franklin County routs Northside in girls soccer

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Plus Mason Tate recorded a hat trick for George Wythe soccer, the Auburn softball team smashed seven home runs and moreHome Run · Franklin County Read Article

Thursday's HS sports: Franklin County edges Byrd in girls soccer

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Plus Salem blasted Rockbridge in boys lacrosse, Martinsville baseball walked off GW-Danville in a slugfest and moreSoccer · Franklin County Read Article

No increase in real estate tax, meals tax in Franklin County for FY2025-2026 budget

At the Tuesday, April 15, 2025, Board of Supervisor meeting the Franklin County Board of Supervisors voted to not increase Real Estate Tax Rates or Meals Tax Rates for the upcoming FY25-26 budget.Franklin County, Virginia · Franklin County Read Article

Headlines from across the state: Franklin County family places 150 acres in conservation easement; more ...

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Here are some of the top headlines from other news outlets around Virginia. Some content may be behind a metered paywall:Environment:Franklin County family places 150 acres in conservation easement. — The Roanoke Times (paywall).Politics:U.S. transportation agency seeks to slash regulations and costs; Virginia lawmakers cautious. — Virginia Mercury.Education:Lynchburg city council, school board joint committee finalizes six recommendations. — Th…Franklin County, Virginia · Franklin County Read Article

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