EDITORIAL -- FEATURE SPOT, Editorials, Opinion
For many of us it probably seems like “just yesterday” when Franklin County and Russellville City Schools let out for the summer. The days and weeks s...
EDITORIAL -- FEATURE SPOT
Columnists, EDITORIAL -- FEATURE SPOT, Opinion
by Staff Reports
July 12, 2019
Hi folks, A lot of people made their way to Franklin County last week to attend the big Fourth of July celebration. I did not get to attend, but from ...
EDITORIAL -- FEATURE SPOT, Editorials, Opinion
by Staff Reports
June 28, 2019
When they are out of school, there can be a tendency for children to while away summer days in front of the TV or on the many devices that call out fo...
EDITORIAL -- FEATURE SPOT, Editorials, Opinion
by Staff Reports
June 19, 2019
One draw Franklin County has in abundance each summer is good live music. This might not be Muscle Shoals, but nevertheless, if you’re looking to tune...
EDITORIAL -- FEATURE SPOT, Letters to the Editor, Opinion
by Staff Reports
June 17, 2019
Dear editor, I would like to extend my sincere thanks to the Franklin County Fire Fighters for the honor conveyed to my recently deceased wife, Louise...
EDITORIAL -- FEATURE SPOT, Editorials, Opinion
by Staff Reports
June 13, 2019
Summer has returned and with it some of the greatest treasures of Franklin County: our annual community festivals. In the coming months we will turn o...
EDITORIAL -- FEATURE SPOT, Editorials, Opinion
by Staff Reports
May 31, 2019
Franklin County is fortunate to have two thriving farmers markets – one in Russellville and one in Red Bay. Not every county can boast one, let alone ...
EDITORIAL -- FEATURE SPOT, Editorials, Opinion
by Staff Reports
May 15, 2019
When it comes to spring sports, action on the diamond is almost over. Our local teams gave great effort this year, and we’re proud of how far many of ...
EDITORIAL -- FEATURE SPOT, Editorials, Opinion
by Staff Reports
May 2, 2019
No matter where you look, you can find someone complaining about “kids these days.” You can find someone griping about young people’s self-centerednes...
EDITORIAL -- FEATURE SPOT, Editorials, Opinion
by Staff Reports
April 26, 2019
The regular season is over for high school baseball, but for fans of three Franklin County teams, there has still been plenty to be excited about. We ...
Latest Local News
RUSSELLVILLE — Four of Franklin County’s cities or towns will have contested mayoral elections in the Aug. 26 municipal elections.
July 2, 2025
RED BAY – Police can now use electronic signatures for their reports. City council members approved the policy after learning it was a requirement to ...
July 2, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE Laughter, wonder and a touch of enchantment filled the Russellville Public Library as magician Russell Davis brought his show “The Magic ...
July 2, 2025
RED BAY – Persistent rainfall has delayed drainage and road repair projects in the city. “You can’t dig when it’s mud,” Mayor Charlene Fancher said re...
July 2, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE — A Russellville man is facing multiple drug-related charges, including two counts of drug trafficking after law enforcement located and ...
July 2, 2025
Latest Sports
PHIL CAMPBELL -- A familiar face will be leading the Phil Campbell High School Lady Bobcats softball program next season.
July 2, 2025
Northwest Shoals Community College (NWSCC) has signed 6 Franklin County students to its 2025–26 Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education (FAME)...
July 2, 2025
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...
July 2, 2025
BELGREEN -- Jemma Moore has been named to the AHSAA First Team All-State for softball, becoming just the ninth player in school history to earn the di...
June 18, 2025
R U S S E L L V I L L E -- Teaching for Diane Maddox has never been just about grammar rules or reading comprehension, but rather about connection, cr...
June 18, 2025