Main, News, Russellville
RUSSELLVILLE — City Council members have approved the purchase of a Safe Haven Baby Box using funds donated for that purpose.
Franklin County, Main, News
FLORENCE – Franklin County Sheriff’s Deputy Jaret Yancey and his K-9 officer Mateo have only been together for a few months, but the pair have already...
Main, News, Russellville
RUSSELLVILLE — Vietnam veteran Avery Brewster finally received the full military funeral he deserved.
Main, News, Phil Campbell
PHIL CAMPBELL — Barbara Ayers, who taught economics at Phil Campbell High School for more than three decades, remains engaged in the life of the commu...
Franklin County, Main, News
Community members gathered last week to celebrate the season with annual Christmas parades in Russellville, Red Bay, Vina and Phil Campbell.
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PHIL CAMPBELL — Two turnout jackets were damaged during a Thanksgiving Day structure fire while firefighters were conducting an interior attack.
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PHIL CAMPBELL — Enforcement actions for a group of deteriorating downtown buildings will resume after council members voted Dec. 16 in favor of the ac...
Marriages
Dec. 12 • Alexander Gauge Rivers to Crystal Mae Largent Dec. 17 • River Gene Quillen to Jocalyn Taylor Nunnery
News
RUSSELLVILLE -- West Elementary School marked the Christmas season with a series of activities centered on music, generosity and long-standing holiday...
Columnists
Alabama has long been recognized for its success in industrial and manufacturing recruitment. Our state offers aggressive incentives and support to at...
Opinion
The following famous 1897 editorial was written by Francis Pharcellus Church in The Sun newspaper as a response to 8-year-old Virginia O’Hanlon asking...
Columnists
HERE AND NOW
Christmas for Cultura Garden Club members this year meant gathering around a table, sharing food made with care and enjoying the kind of fellowship th...
Franklin County
The Franklin County Courthouse will be closed Wednesday through Friday. The courthouse will also be closed Jan. 1 but will reopen Jan. 2 at normal bus...
High School Sports
The Phil Campbell Lady Bobcats delivered a strong allaround performance to secure a 40–29 victory over the Belgreen Lady Bulldogs in the ninthgrade gi...
High School Sports
The Red Bay Tigers put together a dominant second half to secure a convincing 49–24 victory over the East Franklin Rebels in the grades 7-8 girls cham...
News
RUSSELLVILLE — Tharptown High School’s faculty surprised Assistant Principal Sherry Parker with a championship ring recognizing her role on the 1981 V...
High School Sports
Phil Campbell staved off a fourth quarter rally to beat Red Bay, who also lost to Winfield,, while Belgreen split a pair of games last week in girls p...
High School Sports
3 Franklin football players land spots on All-State teams
Red Bay Tigers
The Red Bay Tigers rallied after an early deficit and closed strong in the fourth quarter to earn a 32–26 victory over the East Franklin Rebels in the...
Belgreen Bulldogs
The Red Bay boys won both of their games last week, while Belgreen split a pair of contests, and Phil Campbell lost two games.
Russellville Golden Tigers
Russellville High School hosted the Lawrence County Red Devils on Dec. 19 to begin varsity basketball area play and the Lady Golden Tigers got a 69-41...
High School Sports
East Franklin delivered a dominant performance from start to finish, defeating Phil Campbell 55–21 in the ninth-grade boys championship game.
Land Transactions
Dec. 8 James D Harden to James Anthony Harden, Jeffery Wayne Harden and Herbert Daniel Hardin, warranty Tyronne Clark and Joselyn Evans to Tyronne...
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THARPTOWN — Glenda Amelia Aycock-Long has lived many chapters, each distinct, each demanding, each shaped by her willingness to say “yes” to the next ...
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RUSSELLVILLE — Community members gathered at the Franklin County Courthouse on Thursday for the annual “Every Light a Prayer for Peace” ceremony hoste...
Land Transactions
Nov. 24 Curtis Carlisle Morrow, John A Morrow, Josi Leanne Morrow and Tina Morrow and John A Morrow and Tina Morrow, warranty Sandra Strickland to...
Birthdays
Dec. 17 Ken Farr Larry Stewart Don Wisdom Scarlett Jane Sherron Dec. 19 Shelana Moore Cindy Ragan Dec. 20 Michael Fish Charles S...
News
The Christmas holiday is fast approaching, so get ready for an abundance of goodwill and, unfortunately, some bad will in the form of scams. It is one...
Columnists
HERE AND NOW
Online scams have grown more sophisticated in recent years, making it harder for people to tell legitimate businesses from fraudulent ones.
Columnists
Every day, we read about massive data centers coming to the Southeast. Billions of dollars. Thousands of construction jobs.
High School Sports
Tharptown 48, Shoals Christian 27 The Tharptown Wildcats beat the Shoals Christian Flame 48-27. The Wildcats doubled up the Flame at halftime 14-7 and...
High School Sports
PHIL CAMPBELL — Phil Campbell High School senior Leela Baker has added her name to a small group of Franklin County athletes by scoring the 1,000th po...
Belgreen Bulldogs
Russellville hosted the Belgreen Bulldogs on Dec. 9 and the Golden Tigers got wins in both games.
PHIL CAMPBELL — Two turnout jackets were damaged during a Thanksgiving Day structure fire while firefighters were conducting an interior attack.
December 24, 2025
PHIL CAMPBELL — Enforcement actions for a group of deteriorating downtown buildings will resume after council members voted Dec. 16 in favor of the ac...
December 24, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE — City Council members have approved the purchase of a Safe Haven Baby Box using funds donated for that purpose.
December 24, 2025
FLORENCE – Franklin County Sheriff’s Deputy Jaret Yancey and his K-9 officer Mateo have only been together for a few months, but the pair have already...
December 24, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE -- West Elementary School marked the Christmas season with a series of activities centered on music, generosity and long-standing holiday...
December 24, 2025
Alabama has long been recognized for its success in industrial and manufacturing recruitment. Our state offers aggressive incentives and support to at...
December 24, 2025
The following famous 1897 editorial was written by Francis Pharcellus Church in The Sun newspaper as a response to 8-year-old Virginia O’Hanlon asking...
December 24, 2025
Christmas for Cultura Garden Club members this year meant gathering around a table, sharing food made with care and enjoying the kind of fellowship th...
December 24, 2025
Online scams have grown more sophisticated in recent years, making it harder for people to tell legitimate businesses from fraudulent ones.
December 17, 2025
Every day, we read about massive data centers coming to the Southeast. Billions of dollars. Thousands of construction jobs.
December 17, 2025
The Phil Campbell Lady Bobcats delivered a strong allaround performance to secure a 40–29 victory over the Belgreen Lady Bulldogs in the ninthgrade gi...
December 24, 2025
The Red Bay Tigers put together a dominant second half to secure a convincing 49–24 victory over the East Franklin Rebels in the grades 7-8 girls cham...
December 24, 2025
Phil Campbell staved off a fourth quarter rally to beat Red Bay, who also lost to Winfield,, while Belgreen split a pair of games last week in girls p...
December 24, 2025
3 Franklin football players land spots on All-State teams
December 24, 2025
The Red Bay Tigers rallied after an early deficit and closed strong in the fourth quarter to earn a 32–26 victory over the East Franklin Rebels in the...
December 24, 2025
Dec. 17 Ken Farr Larry Stewart Don Wisdom Scarlett Jane Sherron Dec. 19 Shelana Moore Cindy Ragan Dec. 20 Michael Fish Charles Segars De...
December 17, 2025
Birthdays Dec. 10 Tony Melecio Kaleb Scott Joe Alverson Rachel Burleson George Hargett Dec. 11 Eugenia Christine Moss Dec. 12 Ken Boyle...
December 10, 2025
Dec. 3 Bill Allen Amanda Rose Donna Trapp Matt Uptain Dec. 4 Lillianna Hood Caden Watts Kenny Wright Dec. 5 Paula Lindsey Bobby Terrell ...
December 3, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE – Retirees for the city schools system were honored Nov. 14 at Russellville Middle School for their years of service.
November 26, 2025