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PROGRESS 2024: VFW Post 5184 – ‘No One Does More For Veterans’
According to the Veterans of Foreign Wars website, the VFW had its beginnings in 1899, when veterans of the Spanish-American War of 1898 and the ... Read more
1 day ago by Alison James.
Supporting students’ futures
Franklin County’s district attorney took on the role a little over a year ago, and he has wasted no time establishing a new program to ... Read more
1 day ago by María Camp.
UA announces local students for fall 2023 President’s, Dean’s, graduation lists
A total of 13,950 students enrolled during the fall 2023 semester at the University of Alabama were named to the dean’s list with an academic ... Read more
6 days ago by Staff Reports.
PROGRESS 2024: Veteran Spotlight – Troy Oliver
When Russellville’s Troy Oliver, a retired major general for the U.S. Army National Guard, speaks about being a veteran, he often points to Bible scripture. ... Read more
1 week ago by Alison James.
Appropriations bill passes, allots more than $3 million for new Russellville library/multipurpose center
“It’s a great day for the City of Russellville,” said Russellville mayor David Grissom on Sunday, noting Congressman Aderholt called him the day before with ... Read more
1 week ago by María Camp.
Franklin County Cattlemen’s Association names Cattleman of the Year
The Franklin County Cattlemen’s Association held their annual banquet March 9 at the A.W. Todd Centre in downtown Russellville. As an outreach to help fellow ... Read more
1 week ago by María Camp.
Franklin County votes: Unofficial March 5 primary election results
From AlabamaVotes.gov: The election results presented on these pages are unofficial and presented as a courtesy of the Alabama Secretary of State and Alabama’s Probate ... Read more
2 weeks ago by Staff Reports.
Funding for new Russellville library, multipurpose community center expected this week
Updated article, click HERE. Over the weekend, the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Appropriations released the first batch of Fiscal Year 2024 funding bills ... Read more
2 weeks ago by María Camp.
PROGRESS 2024: Veteran Spotlight – Cody Bragwell
These days Cody Bragwell, 33, is a pipefitter with the Russellville Gas Board. He’s the husband of Jennifer and the father of Porter, 13, and ... Read more
2 weeks ago by Alison James.
42nd annual Miss RHS pageant names winners
Annie Willis, daughter of Heather Willis and Nick Willis, was crowned Miss RHS 2024 during the 42nd annual Miss RHS Pageant held March 1 at ... Read more