Franklin County

After beginning workouts for fall athletics, Russellville High School has had two female student athletes test positive for COVID-19. RHS athletic dir...

In Franklin County, coronavirus cases have climbed to 843 and deaths tally 13, according to the Alabama Department of Public Health. Statewide, cases ...

As the upcoming school year approaches, State Superintendent Eric Mackey released his plan for returning to school in August amidst the COVID-19 pande...

In a joint statement this week, Franklin County commissioners are asking the community to celebrate freedom a little differently this year, in light o...

State Superintendent Dr. Eric Makey gave fall sports competitions the go-ahead in Friday’s press conference about his Roadmap to Reopening Schools. Ho...

Vina athletic programs are back on campus and working out this summer – and, like other schools, they are trying to balance normal skill development a...

The Dixie Youth baseball program at Phil Campbell is about halfway into a shortened season – and that’s better than nothing , according to anyone invo...

As citizens prepare for bonfires and yard cleanup during the summer, authorities warn it is still important to remember fire safety. Russellville Fire...

As Franklin County attempts to get “back to normal” following months of the continuing coronavirus pandemic, some might point to unemployment figures ...

Bank Independent has been recognized as part of Forbes’ annual nationwide list of America’s Best-In-State Banks 2020 and ranks No. 1 in the state of A...