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