EDITORIAL -- FEATURE SPOT

Dear friends of Franklin County, Aren't you proud that our county was named for Ben Franklin, one of the Founding Fathers of the United States of Amer...

Dear Editor, The Save Franklin County campaign is in full swing. Thank you for printing my letter to the Franklin County commissioners requesting they...

It might seem unbelievable, but the time has come: School is back in session. We’d like to wish a very happy return to the classroom to all students a...

Our latest special feature is now available: the Franklin County Visitors and Newcomers Guide 2022. Make sure you pick up a copy of this annual public...

Dear Franklin County Commissioners: Thank you for your incredible service to our beloved Franklin County, Alabama. It is the county we cherish since w...

America’s free press is in crisis. Today, local journalism, which is necessary to maintaining an informed and active citizenry, is on life support. Si...

With summer in full swing, we are also firmly in the middle of the most patriotic time of the year. Memorial Day and Flag Day are barely in the rearvi...

We wanted to take a moment this week to say congratulations to the local businesses that have been chosen as the Best of the Best in our second annual...

Dear editor, Amity is a word that means friendship. Last year National Race Amity was celebrated in Russellville and Franklin County in observance of ...

As the holiday weekend approaches and everyone is making plans to enjoy the unofficial transition into summer, we hope Franklin County is keeping safe...