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Russellville First Baptist Church (RFBC) celebrated 158 years of existence on Aug. 10. From its beginning, it has sought to glorify Christ and live ou...

The vital lifeline for tens of millions of Americans everywhere – including almost 1.2 million Alabamians – used for housing, groceries, gas, and the ...

After months of negotiations, Congress passed President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill — or “OBBB” as we like to call it. This bill will be remembered...

Russellville City Schools kicked off the new year with an in-service meeting that brought together more than 360 employees for training, updates and a...

For more than two decades, I served in the United States Army, and in every role I served, one thing has been constant: When you identify a vulnerabil...

As we get ready for another school year, it’s a good time to consider the impact of the arts in Franklin County. In school, students explore their cre...

Country music artist Ronnie McDowell will return to the Historic Roxy Theatre in downtown Russellville on Aug. 2 at 7 p.m., continuing a 30-year tradi...

As a physician and as a legislator, my duty is to safeguard the well-being of the people I serve — both in the exam room and in the statehouse. That i...

Last year, Alabama became the 11th state in the nation to pass a universal school choice bill. We established the CHOOSE Act to give more Alabama fami...

Many people don’t know where to turn in a crisis, whether they’re living with a mental health condition, overwhelmed by stress or grief, or afraid in ...