EDITORIAL -- FEATURE SPOT, Editorials, Opinion
Area residents who were affected by last week’s storms are eligible for federal assistance through the Federal Emergency Management Agency, but it is ...
EDITORIAL -- FEATURE SPOT
EDITORIAL -- FEATURE SPOT, Editorials, Opinion
by Scot Beard
April 30, 2011
The darkest day in the history of Franklin County occurred Wednesday when a tornado ripped through the county, leaving 26 dead, hundreds injured and p...
EDITORIAL -- FEATURE SPOT, Editorials, Opinion
by Staff Reports
April 27, 2011
Russellville and Red Bay’s participation in the National Take Back Initiative this weekend is a good sign that these cities are serious about fighting...
EDITORIAL -- FEATURE SPOT, Editorials, Opinion
by Staff Reports
April 23, 2011
At the one-year anniversary of the BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico many Alabamians are still feeling the effect of the disaster on the region.
EDITORIAL -- FEATURE SPOT, Editorials, Opinion
by Scot Beard
April 20, 2011
The decision by the City of Russellville to pursue upgrades to Sloss Lake Park is a good choice for the citizens of the area. The plan to construct a ...
EDITORIAL -- FEATURE SPOT
by Staff Reports
April 8, 2011
Residents of the Halltown community and the county commission met this week regarding the possibility of placing a weight limit on Co. Rd. 25. The mov...
EDITORIAL -- FEATURE SPOT, Editorials, Opinion
by Staff Reports
April 6, 2011
These days there are so many organizations trying to raise awareness about various topics that it is easy to lose a few causes in the myriad of voices...
EDITORIAL -- FEATURE SPOT, Editorials, Opinion
by Staff Reports
April 2, 2011
Thursday night the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce and Franklin County Development Authority recognized local businesses, volunteers and residents...
EDITORIAL -- FEATURE SPOT, Editorials, Opinion
by Staff Reports
March 30, 2011
Every year the Alabama Sports Writers Association is charged with the difficult task of selecting All-State teams for football, basketball, baseball a...
EDITORIAL -- FEATURE SPOT, Editorials, Opinion
by Staff Reports
March 26, 2011
Many communities across the nation have service club organizations in which the citizens of those communities can volunteer to help improve the world....
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