Franklin County

Each year, one lucky lady is selected for the coveted title of Watermelon Queen, and July 23, Amber Gibson was chosen for this honor for 2016. The Wat...

When the finance committee of First United Methodist Church Russellville was trying to come up with an idea to raise money for its annex, one person s...

It’s the biggest event of the year in Vina, and it’s coming this Saturday. July Fest is an opportunity for friends and neighbors to enjoy a time of fu...

The Franklin County Arts Council is sponsoring the 16th annual “Evening at the Roxy” during the week of the W. C. Handy Music Festival. Entertainment ...

Thirteen youth trapshooters went to state with Cedar Hill – a good showing, according to coach Wade Willingham. “It went great, I thought. Everybody w...

With dozens of new students on the way, plenty is changing at Tharptown Elementary School – mobile unit classrooms and a cafeteria annex have been add...

The beginning of a new school year can be a costly time, and the Franklin County Extension Office is setting out to help alleviate some of that burden...

The Northwest Alabama Distinguished Young Women Scholarship Program is reaching out to the young women of the future with Be Your Best Self Camp.

Little girls need to dust off their tiaras and air out their ball gowns: it’s nearly time for the Princess Fairytale Tea Party Experience.

When the national convention for the NAACP was held July 16-20 in Cincinnati, Ohio, a local man was among the attendees. The Rev. Charles A. Dale, alo...