Memorial Day ceremony to honor those who gave all

Memorial Day ceremony to honor those who gave all

Each year residents of Franklin County gather on Memorial Day to honor the memory of the service men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice ... Read more

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Local residents reaching out to assist Oklahoma tornado victims

It may be more than two years later, but the people in Franklin County who were affected by the events on April 27, 2011, are ... Read more

  1. Tip leads to arrest of man wanted in child abuse case
  2. Now a grad, Duncan’s off to UNA
  3. Officials warn of ongoing phone scam

The Latest

County residents part of NW-SCC’s 2013 graduating class

Northwest-Shoals Community College Commencement Ceremonies for the 2012-2013 academic year were held on Thursday, May 9, 2013. Residents of Franklin County who graduated from Northwest-Shoals ... Read more

EFJHS awarded $1,000 Fuel Up to Play 60 grant in Breakfast Blitz program

East Franklin Junior High School has received a $1,000 grant from America’s Milk Processors (MilkPEP) for having a top Fuel Up to Play 60 Breakfast ... Read more

Donations being accepted to aid Oklahoma storm victims

It was barely two years ago when droves of people from across the country arrived in Franklin County to offer any kind of help they ... Read more

City ceremony honors legendary Tuskegee Airmen

City ceremony honors legendary Tuskegee Airmen

Col. R. J. Lewis stood near a wall inside the hangar at the Russellville Municipal Airport Saturday. As he spoke of the men he learned from ... Read more

School security bill becomes law

In what became a hot topic political item during the legislative session that wrapped up late Monday night, a local bill that will allow Franklin ... Read more

  1. Local leaders show support for Second Amendment
  2. Woman charged in string of burglaries, thefts
  3. RHS JROTC named an Honor Unit
  4. Memorial Day celebration set
  5. RMS students launch rockets built in science class
  6. Father charged in baby’s death
  7. Law enforcement community honored at banquet
  8. Officials closely watching Accountability Act
  9. Unemployment drops significantly in April
  10. Mr. THS looks at career as trooper
  11. RMS art show winners named
  12. RC&D grant provides much needed laptop
  13. Man charged with capital murder in shaken baby case
  14. Golden Tigers in search of school’s first state title
  15. Officials look for theft suspect
  16. Bill’s passage expedites the adoption process
  17. RHS and Book Lovers partner on project
  18. Chamber of Commerce to host Warf’s book signing
  19. Russellville Masonic Lodge awards $6K in scholarships
  20. Franklin County proclaimed Watermelon Capital of Alabama
  21. New stretch of Alabama 24 opens
  22. Armed Forces Day celebration set for May 18
  23. City road crews make repairs to Jackson Avenue
  24. RHS valedictorian Malone UA bound

Sports

Bragwell signs with CACC

Bragwell signs with CACC

RUSSELLVILLE — The 2013 Russellville golf team got high honors for its hard work this season and in past years. The Golden Tigers won the sub-state ... Read more

  1. Tharptown, Vina play spring game
  2. Smothers leaves RHS for MSHS
  3. RHS golf takes second in state

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

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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Editorials

My heart goes out to those affected

It’s been quite some time since I heard so much bad news all in the same week. With the bombings at the Boston Marathon on Monday, ... Read more

Columns & Opinions

Republicans refuse to shine light of day on Accountability Act

Last week, the legislature could have had the opportunity to finally have the debate on the ... Read more

Lifestyles

Have ball, will travel

Travel ball in the United States has seen a large growth in participation over the past several years. Both high schoolers and youngsters alike have taken ... Read more

Food

Soup the perfect choice for cold winter nights

Soups are the perfect choice for cold winter nights. Read more

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