EDITORIAL -- FEATURE SPOT
Once again the Franklin County Commission has demonstrated its dedication to serving the citizens of the county in an expedient and efficient manner, ...
EDITORIAL -- FEATURE SPOT
EDITORIAL -- FEATURE SPOT, Editorials
by Staff Reports
August 13, 2011
The decision by the Russellville City School System to take over the cost of bussing students rather than allowing the service to disband is a wise mo...
EDITORIAL -- FEATURE SPOT, Editorials
by Staff Reports
August 6, 2011
More than three months after the deadly tornado ripped across Franklin County and much of Alabama, people are still pouring into the county offering a...
EDITORIAL -- FEATURE SPOT, Editorials, Opinion
by Staff Reports
August 3, 2011
When Hackleburg residents received the news Monday that the Wrangler distribution center would rebuild in the tornado ravaged Marion County town, a co...
EDITORIAL -- FEATURE SPOT, Editorials
by Staff Reports
July 30, 2011
Construction at Franklin County’s newest speculative building in the Vina Industrial Park is underway and officials believe it will give the county on...
EDITORIAL -- FEATURE SPOT, Editorials, Opinion
by Staff Reports
July 27, 2011
Franklin County has several talented musicians living within its borders, and one of them received statewide recognition Monday night when he won The ...
EDITORIAL -- FEATURE SPOT, Editorials, Opinion
by Staff Reports
July 23, 2011
The new GIS system used in Franklin County has already proven its value. Following the tornado in April, county officials were able to assist area res...
EDITORIAL -- FEATURE SPOT, Editorials, Opinion
by Staff Reports
July 20, 2011
One of the great things about the form of government in the United States is that it has to answer to voters. When something happens the citizens do n...
EDITORIAL -- FEATURE SPOT, Editorials, Opinion
by Staff Reports
July 16, 2011
The land is cleared and construction should begin soon on the latest business to call Russellville home. Fast-food chain Wendy’s will be opening a fra...
EDITORIAL -- FEATURE SPOT, Editorials, Opinion
by Staff Reports
July 13, 2011
In recent weeks the shelter at the Franklin County Animal Control Office has drawn criticism from some area residents for the treatment of animals. On...
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