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    EDITORIAL -- FEATURE SPOT


    EDITORIAL -- FEATURE SPOT, Editorials, Opinion
    Prioritize safety this Halloween
    We Say
    by Editorial Staff 
    October 15, 2024
    There’s a good chance your family is getting ready for the big night of the spooky season. Halloween is only two weeks away. While you’re figuring out...
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    Prepare now for Election Day
    EDITORIAL -- FEATURE SPOT, Editorials, Opinion
    Prepare now for Election Day
    by Staff Reports 
    September 23, 2024
    With political debates and stump speeches filling up the news, not to mention the ad campaigns everywhere you look, it probably goes without saying th...
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    Speaking of fall
    EDITORIAL -- FEATURE SPOT, Editorials, Opinion
    Speaking of fall
    by Staff Reports 
    September 17, 2024
    Despite the longstanding – and, truthfully, spot-on – advice to not write about the weather, it’s often the topic on everyone’s minds. The weather and...
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    Make time for family as 2024 coasts into holiday season
    EDITORIAL -- FEATURE SPOT, Editorials, Opinion
    Make time for family as 2024 coasts into holiday season
    by Staff Reports 
    September 12, 2024
    Blink and you’ll miss it. What is “it,” in this context? Why, the entire remainder of the year. September through December might be the busiest season...
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    Don’t miss Football Play and Win contest
    EDITORIAL -- FEATURE SPOT, Editorials, Opinion
    Don’t miss Football Play and Win contest
    by Staff Reports 
    September 4, 2024
    Here in Franklin County, we take pride in our high school teams. As the time has drawn closer for those Friday night lights to flick on and shine down...
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    Labor Day brings opportunity to celebrate American worker
    EDITORIAL -- FEATURE SPOT, Editorials, Opinion
    Labor Day brings opportunity to celebrate American worker
    by Staff Reports 
    August 29, 2024
    Labor Day is coming Monday, and we’re sure many of you will have the day off work and be taking the opportunity for a little fun. As the “unofficial e...
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    Letter to the Editor: Watermelon Festival entertainment
    EDITORIAL -- FEATURE SPOT, Letters to the Editor, Opinion
    Letter to the Editor: Watermelon Festival entertainment
    by Staff Reports 
    August 21, 2024
    Dear Editor, Well, call me old fashioned, but could someone tell me and the citizens of Franklin County who chooses the entertainment for the Watermel...
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    Annual watermelon fun for all returns to downtown Russellville
    EDITORIAL -- FEATURE SPOT, Editorials, Opinion
    Annual watermelon fun for all returns to downtown Russellville
    by Staff Reports 
    August 14, 2024
    Yes, it’s true that school has started back already, but there’s still summertime left to enjoy. One way you might do that is this weekend at the annu...
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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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    RED BAY – The city now has an alcohol ordinance in effect and interested parties may apply for an alcohol license.
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    Unified purpose marks National Day of Prayer
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    FFA student receives $1,000 grant
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    Franklin Living: Marathon runner, love never dims, and more
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    Vina 7th grader finishes 2nd in state 3200M race
    Vina 7th grader finishes 2nd in state 3200M race
    Vina seventh grader Lindie Easterling finished second in the Class 1A state 3200 meter run (2-mile).
    May 6, 2025
    16 compete in state meet for RHS track teams
    16 compete in state meet for RHS track teams
    Senior EJ King set his new personal record in high jump with a 6-6 jump that landed him second in the state track meet, earning him a silver medal. He...
    May 5, 2025
    Bobcats eliminated by Vinemont in playoffs
    Bobcats eliminated by Vinemont in playoffs
    Phil Campbell was eliminated after losing game three to Vinemont on Monday afternoon, 15-5.  
    May 1, 2025
    Red Bay Tigers defeat Decatur Heritage baseball team
    The Red Bay Tigers defeated Decatur Heritage in game three on Monday, 5-1. In that game, they had multiple hits by Jeremiah Thorne, Dallas Terrell and...
    May 1, 2025
    Lady Golden Tigers earn 5A softball regional spot with runner-up finish in area tournament
    The Russellville Lady Golden Tigers earned the runner-up spot in the AHSAA Class 5A Area 14 tournament to advance to the upcoming 5A North Regional.
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