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Officers honored at banquet
Communities across the country are celebrating law enforcement officials and the sacrifices they make during National Police Memorial Week and Franklin County is no exception. To ... Read more
Hodges receives $20K for horse trail
Though small in size, the town of Hodges is surrounded by natural resources and scenic views that provide an assortment of recreational and educational opportunities ... Read more
City paving projects underway
City roads will be getting a facelift soon if plans to improve the condition of several different streets go according to plan. The Russellville City Council ... Read more
County board gives bus to RFD
What do you do with a 12-ton school bus that has outlived its working usefulness? That was the very problem that faced the Franklin County Board ... Read more
Governor signs texting ban
Texting while driving has always been dangerous, but starting in August, it will also be illegal. Gov. Robert Bentley officially signed House Bill 2 into law ... Read more
- Washington leaves THS with fond memories
- Relay raises $134K for cancer research
- Former chief McGuire passes away
- County schools attend “Drug Story”
- Robotics program continues to grow
- Hill named Russellville Senior Citizen of the Month
- Baking contest for men to be held Thursday
- County drug unit arrests four on meth charges
- RB celebrates Day of Prayer
- Mayor involved in ethics probe
- Police arrest man suspected in two home burglaries
- Police in search of assailants
- Vina’s Schmittou making plans for future
- PC dedicates park
- Fire association to give radios
- Mills sentenced to 20 years
- Annual Relay For Life set for Friday night
- Complaint of drug activity leads to two arrests
- Governor marks anniversary of tornado
- Ground broken at Wrangler plant
- PC native leads mission team to county
- PCES students, faculty remember storm victims
- Community honors five tornado victims
- Spruce Pine Museum officially opens
Sports
Lady Wildcats take second at regionals
The Tharptown Lady Wildcats made the North Regionals for the third consecutive season this year, but something they had never done there was win a ... Read more
- Belgreen falls to Athens Bible, Spring Garden
- Area golf teams struggle on day one at state
- It’s all part of the job for a sports writer
Lifestyles
Senior babies portraits
Let everyone know how proud you are to be a senior. Submit a recent photograph and baby picture of your graduate along with $20 ... Read more
Sibley’s “Legacy” still on display after more than 90 years in business
Most businesses, especially in smaller towns, have a story or history behind them that makes their presence in the community special and unique and one ... Read more
Never too early for college preparation
As the admissions process at the nation's best schools grows increasingly competitive, how and when students prepare for college entrance exams could determine where they ... Read more
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My television consumption dropped at UNA
Television used to be a big part of my life. If I wasn’t at school or at work when I was in high school, I ... Read more
Columns & Opinions
From the Statehouse
All of the horses are in the barn for the fall derby. They are resting awaiting ... Read more
Lifestyles
Students work for tornado victims
Students at the Franklin County Career Technical Center have been using their experience and training to give back to the community and help others who ... Read more
Food
Soup the perfect choice for cold winter nights
Soups are the perfect choice for cold winter nights. Read more
