Melissa Cason, Author at Franklin County Times - Page 4 of 8
Melissa Cason
Melissa joined the Times staff in September 2006 as a general assignment reporter. During her time with the paper, she has covered police, fire, court proceedings, education, local governments and elections in addition to frequent news features. Melissa currently covers Phil Campbell Town Council, and other breaking news events in the county. She is in charge of the weekly Lifestyle, which includes a feature story with photographs, and Food pages in addition to updating records, which include obits, community calendar events, lunch menus, land transactions, and marriages. Her column is published weekly on Wednesdays on the Lifestyle page of the paper. Melissa is a native of South Arkansas, but has found a home in North Alabama. Her education includes studies at the University of Arkansas in Little Rock and the University of Alabama. She is married to husband, Jimmy, and together the couple has three children.
Thanks for your hard work
Last week was National Emergency Medical Services week. During EMS week, those who work in the field of emergency medicine were recognized. In Franklin County, we ... Read more
Local farmer’s markets to open next week
The local farmer’s markets are set to open next week in Russellville and Red Bay. Franklin County Extension Agent Katernia Cole said her office has issued ... Read more
Local pools to open this weekend
With the temperatures on the rise, many county residents will be looking for a place to cool off soon. The Russellville and Red Bay pools ... Read more
Summer meal program gives relief to summertime budgets
The summer is rapidly approaching. Parents, grandparents and other caregivers for children may be wondering how to stretch their grocery budget this summer with the ... Read more
