Obituaries
Cal Hamilton
Cal Hamilton, 71, of Russellville died Dec. 29. Visitation will be Jan. 5, 2019, from noon to 1 p.m., immediately followed by the service at 1 p.m., at Spry Memorial Chapel. Burial will be in Luketown Cemetery.
Franklin Living
May 6, 2026
Before the first loaf goes into the oven, Alyson King is already hours into the baking process, feeding and shaping dough that has been building flavo...
Franklin Living
May 6, 2026
Whether it be a tiny island in the Indian Ocean, a global superpower or a country with only a few thousand inhabitants, Russellville resident Christop...
Franklin Living
From the mound to the mic
May 6, 2026
Austin “Bo” Bohannon did not set out to be a musician. In fact, for much of his early life, music was something that existed on the sidelines. It was ...
Franklin Living
From Red Bay to the winner’s circle
May 6, 2026
Jeff Strickland has spent most of his life chasing fractions of a second, but he has never chased fame. “I’m not a glory seeker,” Strickland said. “I ...
Main, News, Phil Campbell, ...
April 29, 2026
PHIL CAMPBELL — By the time April 27, 2011, arrived, Rodney Smith had already grown accustomed to the warnings. For days, sirens had gone off across F...
Main, News, Russellville, ...
April 29, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE — Franklin County EMA Director Mary Glass said outdoor warning sirens should not be residents’ primary alert system during severe weather...
Main, News, Phil Campbell, ...
SEARED IN THEIR MEMORIES
April 29, 2026
PHIL CAMPBELL — On the morning of April 27, 2011, Phil Campbell Elementary School (PCES) Principal Jackie Ergle was aware of the threat of severe weat...
News, Russellville
April 29, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE — West Elementary students climbed into concrete trucks, explored emergency vehicles, and learned about skilled trades during the school’...
