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By Bart Moss Published

5:16 pm Wednesday, November 2, 2022

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The Tharptown Tip-Off Tournament is the traditional start to basketball season in Franklin County. Although some newer tournaments start earlier now, the Tharptown Tip-Off Tournament has been in existence for more than 30 years.

Several teams were in action Saturday, with games starting at 9 a.m. The last game ended 12 hours later, with teams slated for the finals Thursday beginning at 4 p.m.

Phil Campbell will play East Franklin in the ninth-grade girls division at 4 p.m. Lindsay Lane will play Addison in the seventh-eighth-grade boys division at 5 p.m.

Belgreen and Deshler will be the nightcap action: The Bulldogs and Tigers will face off in the seventh-eighth-grade girls division at 6 p.m. and the ninth-grade boys division at 7 p.m.

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$5M is secured for I-22 connector studies

María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com

June 3, 2026

PHIL CAMPBELL — A $5 million federal earmark has been secured for engineering and environmental studies tied to the long-discussed Haleyville bypass p...

Main, News, Russellville, ...

Ayers hired as RCS assistant superintendent

By Brady Petree For the FCT

June 3, 2026

RUSSELLVILLE — The city schools board of education has hired Nate Ayers as the system’s next assistant superintendent. Ayers’ hiring was approved by b...

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Reserve deputies provide manpower where needed

By Addi Broadfoot Staff Writer

June 3, 2026

RUSSELLVILLE — A group of volunteers dedicating their time to help local law enforcement is playing crucial roles ranging from courthouse security to ...

Main, News, Red Bay, ...

Waterpark opens amid repairs, planned upgrades

María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com

May 27, 2026

RED BAY — The Red Bay Waterpark has opened for the season with city officials approving fee increases and planning for upgrades following a record att...

Main, News, Russellville, ...

Oliver secures his fifth term as sheriff

By Brady Petree, Addi Broadfoot For the FCT

May 27, 2026

RUSSELLVILLE — Incumbent Franklin County Sheriff Shannon Oliver will remain in office for at least four more years after he overwhelmingly won re-elec...

News, Phil Campbell

Repairs are approved for PC Fire Engine 2

María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com

May 27, 2026

PHIL CAMPBELL — Councilmembers have approved up to $2,500 in repairs for a malfunctioning water tank gauge on Engine 2. Fire Chief Andy Marbutt said t...

Columnists, Opinion

Why every law that’s made is a moral choice

May 27, 2026

When the debate over vice laws, those governing drugs, gambling, or pornography, reaches the halls of our Legislature, a familiar, hollow cry rings ou...

Columnists, Opinion

HERE AND NOW

Roxy presents ‘Murder in the Magnolias’

By Susie Hovater Malone Columnist

May 27, 2026

One of the things I enjoy most about being involved with the historic Roxy Theatre is watching local people come together to create something fun for ...

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