Franklin County


Winter weather warning closes schools
Franklin County, News, Z - Breaking News
by Lauren Wester 
January 28, 2019
As of 2:30 p.m. Jan. 28, all Franklin County Schools are scheduled to close Jan. 29 due to inclement weather. The National Weather Service has issued ...
Read More
Lanny Norris retires after nearly 42 years
Franklin County, News, Top News Stories FRONT PAGE
by Lauren Wester 
January 28, 2019
“I want my life to count for something,” Lanny Norris said as he contemplated what his impending retirement holds for his future. Both of his parents ...
Read More
MSU student wins scholarship
Franklin County, News
by Staff Reports 
January 28, 2019
Mississippi State University student Nicole Sumerel, joined by her father Michael Sumerel at the awards luncheon, receives a scholarship from the Miss...
Read More
State highlights labor force’s growth over year
Franklin County, News, Top News Stories FRONT PAGE
by Staff Reports 
January 28, 2019
Alabama experienced a job growth rate of 2.2 percent from December 2017 to December 2018, the largest over-the-year percentage growth on record.  This...
Read More
Library announces new book exhibit
Franklin County, News, Russellville
by Lauren Wester 
January 24, 2019
Russellville Public Library will be hosting two programs during the month of February instead of the usual once-a-month Thursday adult program. There ...
Read More
Vina robotics teams place in top 10
Franklin County, News, Z - News Main
by Lauren Wester 
January 24, 2019
Vina elementary and middle school robotics students participated in a VEX Robot competition Jan. 12. Both Devilbots teams placed in the top 10 out of ...
Read More
Wedding spotlight: Angie and Ira Taylor
Features, Franklin County, Lifestyles
by Alison James 
January 22, 2019
Ira proposed March 22, 2018, with Ella by his side. Ira and Ella surprised me with an Easter basket that contained a golden egg inside that Ella could...
Read More