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Thomas is assistant principal at TES
Main, News, Russellville
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
August 13, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE — Educator and coach Talon Thomas is taking on a new challenge as assistant principal at Tharptown Elementary School.
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PD adds tasers, drone and virtual reality training
Main, News, Red Bay
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
August 13, 2025
RED BAY — The Red Bay Police Department has outfitted its officers with new TASER 10 energy weapons, added a drone with thermal imaging, and implement...
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Fire destroys 2-story garage, guest suite
Main, News, Russellville
by Kevin Taylor For the FCT 
July 16, 2025
R U S S E L LV I L L E – Jason Gist leaned against the wall of his home with a look of disgust while dozens of firefighters worked to extinguish a fir...
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Main, News, Russellville
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
July 16, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE -- The Franklin County Schools Board of Education received a clean audit for its 2024 fiscal year with no findings or rule violations.
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Main, News, Russellville
by Kevin Taylor For the FCT 
July 16, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE — Four people are facing drug-related charges after members of the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office and the Police Department executed a ...
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Porch geese don’t honk, they just bring smiles
Lifestyles, Main
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
July 16, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE They may not honk or roam, but Franklin County’s porch geese have a knack for bringing people together, sparking smiles and making life a...
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Fire Department receives new $2.2M platform truck
Main, News, Russellville
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
July 9, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE Firefighters and city officials showed off the Fire Department’s new $2.2 million 100-foot platform fire truck in a safety demonstration ...
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Place of Grace opens recovery home in Franklin County
Franklin County, Main, News
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
July 9, 2025
The Place of Grace has opened a new recovery home in Franklin County, offering women a structured, faith-based environment to continue their journey a...
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Auditor says city’s financial health is very good
Main, News, Russellville
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
July 9, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE -- The city has received what its auditor called a “clean opinion” on its fiscal year 2024 audit, meaning no significant deficiencies or ...
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