Franklin County

It was at the tender age of 18 that Capt. Mark Swindle got his first job in law enforcement – although he spent his whole childhood around police offi...

Stephenson Electric has been offering services to the community for decades. Now, it’s also offering servicios. The company’s new Hispanic division is...

Russellville’s golf teams competed against Muscle Shoals and Florence Monday at Cypress Golf Course, the Muscle Shoals home course, in a nine-hole mat...

It’s roughly the equivalent of being Area champs. The Russellville High School Scholars Bowl Team is headed to regionals this weekend after a first-pl...

North Alabama native and popular country singer Sonny James died Monday at the age of 87. Born James Hugh Loden in Hackleburg in neighboring Marion Co...

In June 2015, Christopher Trail, 28, was charged with pharmacy robbery, among other charges. In late January 2016 he pleaded guilty to robbery first d...

Russellville student Ben Dearen was awarded a Master of Science from Lipscomb University at the conclusion of the fall semester 2015. Dearen studied g...

In the wake of recent calf butchering occurrences on Lauderdale County cattle operations, the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association urges state cattlemen an...

The town of Phil Campbell is understandably jumpy when it comes to a forecasted severe weather threat. Last week’s round of weather was no exception. ...

A Russellville woman, Tanya Lynn Wiginton, 36, was arrested Tuesday on five counts of rape, according to the Franklin County Sheriff's Office. Wiginto...