Franklin County


Franklin County, News, Top News Stories FRONT PAGE
by Ciera Hughes 
October 7, 2020
The Town of Hodges will not be hosting its Spirit of Hodges Festival this year because of expected inclement weather Oct. 10. The festival was origina...
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State extends mask mandate through Nov. 8
Franklin County, News, Top News Stories FRONT PAGE
by Ciera Hughes 
October 7, 2020
For the third time, Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey has announced an extension to the Safer at Home mask ordinance. The ordinance to require face coverings in p...
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Hodges festival proceeds, with changes
Franklin County, News, Top News Stories FRONT PAGE
by Ciera Hughes 
October 5, 2020
The Spirit of Hodges Festival is always a favorite in Franklin County, but this year, COVID-19 is bringing some changes to the annual celebration. Ins...
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New civic club aims to beautify Reedtown Park
Franklin County, News, Russellville
by María Camp 
October 3, 2020
The Reedtown Garden Beautification Club will hold a community event to plant flowers along the trail behind the Chucky Mullins Center in Russellville ...
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Homecoming parades fall victim to COVID-19
Franklin County, News, Top News Stories FRONT PAGE
by Ciera Hughes 
October 3, 2020
Homecoming is a favorite time of year for many during high school football season, but this year it will look different in Franklin County and Russell...
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Why I Love Franklin County: Leah Mansell
Features, Franklin County, Lifestyles
by Alison James 
September 27, 2020
Leah Mansell is married to high school sweetheart Drew Mansell, an equipment operator at Constellium, and they have two daughters: 6-year-old Livi and...
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Franklin County, News, Top News Stories FRONT PAGE
by Ciera Hughes 
September 24, 2020
Editor's note: After this article was written, a federal judge issued a preliminary injunction Sept. 25 preventing the census from winding down by Sep...
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