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    Brace yourself – school is back in session
    EDITORIAL -- FEATURE SPOT, Editorials, Opinion
    Brace yourself – school is back in session
    by Staff Reports 
    August 5, 2024
    Teachers and administrators have been busy already – most, in fact, have been busy all summer with professional development, textbook adoptions, curri...
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    You, too, should go for gold
    EDITORIAL -- FEATURE SPOT, Editorials, Opinion
    You, too, should go for gold
    by Staff Reports 
    August 2, 2024
    Have you been watching any of the summer Olympics? The red, white and blue is racking up the gold, silver and bronze, with 14 medals to the U.S.A. as ...
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    School sales tax holiday takes some pressure off well-deserving parents
    EDITORIAL -- FEATURE SPOT, Editorials, Opinion
    School sales tax holiday takes some pressure off well-deserving parents
    by Staff Reports 
    July 18, 2024
    For many – if not most – of us, personal finances seem to be getting tighter and tighter these days. We’re pinching pennies and stretching dollars jus...
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    Put safety first: put phone down while driving
    EDITORIAL -- FEATURE SPOT, Editorials, Opinion
    Put safety first: put phone down while driving
    by Staff Reports 
    July 9, 2024
    It’s been almost a month since the state of Alabama began officially enforcing its hands-free law, and we want to stand behind the message. If you’re ...
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    Don’t miss Franklin Living
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    Don’t miss Franklin Living
    by María Camp 
    July 3, 2024
    Make sure not to miss the July/August issue of Franklin Living. For subscribers, it should be inside your newspaper. It’s also available in yellow box...
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    Proud to be an American
    by Staff Reports 
    July 1, 2024
    Let’s get one thing out of the way right off the bat: The United States of America is not a perfect country.   Sure, the U.S. has problems. Some of th...
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    Keep summer dangers in mind
    by Staff Reports 
    June 27, 2024
    It’s been heating up outside for the past several weeks, but now it’s official: It’s summertime in Alabama. For most of us, it’s time for fun in the s...
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    Juneteenth deserves your attention
    EDITORIAL -- FEATURE SPOT, Editorials, Opinion
    Juneteenth deserves your attention
    by Staff Reports 
    June 19, 2024
    Who among us doesn’t love a good holiday? People’s favorites vary, of course. According to Statista, a company that shares statistics, reports and ins...
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    Celebrate fathers in your life Sunday
    EDITORIAL -- FEATURE SPOT, Editorials, Opinion
    Celebrate fathers in your life Sunday
    by Staff Reports 
    June 13, 2024
    Research abounds on how important a fatherly presence is to the growth and development of children and to their overall wellbeing. Time and again, the...
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    Summer meal program fills local need
    EDITORIAL -- FEATURE SPOT, Editorials, Opinion
    Summer meal program fills local need
    by Staff Reports 
    June 10, 2024
    We’re going to make an assumption. We’re going to assume most of you reading this right now are very food secure. You probably ate a meal recently – b...
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    Auditor says city’s financial health is very good
    Auditor says city’s financial health is very good
    RUSSELLVILLE -- The city has received what its auditor called a “clean opinion” on its fiscal year 2024 audit, meaning no significant deficiencies or ...
    July 9, 2025
    Place of Grace opens recovery home in Franklin County
    Place of Grace opens recovery home in Franklin County
    The Place of Grace has opened a new recovery home in Franklin County, offering women a structured, faith-based environment to continue their journey a...
    July 9, 2025
    Hamilton: Title II funding freeze is a concern
    Hamilton: Title II funding freeze is a concern
    R U S S E L L V I L L E – Franklin County Superintendent Greg Hamilton is concerned about the status of more than $6 billion in federal education gran...
    July 9, 2025
    Fire Department receives new $2.2M platform truck
    Fire Department receives new $2.2M platform truck
    RUSSELLVILLE Firefighters and city officials showed off the Fire Department’s new $2.2 million 100-foot platform fire truck in a safety demonstration ...
    July 9, 2025

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    Jeffreys named new head football coach at Red Bay
    Jeffreys named new head football coach at Red Bay
    RED BAY -- Tyler Jeffreys has been named the new head coach at Red Bay High School.
    July 9, 2025
    Hamilton to play baseball at Blue Mountain College
    Hamilton to play baseball at Blue Mountain College
    RED BAY -- Red Bay High School’s Reed Hamilton has officially signed a scholarship to continue his education and baseball career at Blue Mountain Coll...
    July 9, 2025
    Allison tapped to lead Lady Bobcats softball
    Allison tapped to lead Lady Bobcats softball
    PHIL CAMPBELL -- A familiar face will be leading the Phil Campbell High School Lady Bobcats softball program next season.
    July 2, 2025
    6 local students accepted into FAME program
    6 local students accepted into FAME program
    Northwest Shoals Community College (NWSCC) has signed 6 Franklin County students to its 2025–26 Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education (FAME)...
    July 2, 2025
    Junior golfers hone skills through summer program
    Junior golfers hone skills through summer program
    RUSSELLVILLE -- A young generation of golfers teed off this summer at Twin Pines Country Club, thanks to a local effort to create opportunities for ch...
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