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News, Russellville
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
July 2, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE Paula McDougle of the band Purpose said her group enjoys performing for the annual Jam on Sloss Lake. “We’re just honored to be a part of...
Main, News, Russellville
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
July 2, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE Rebuild Alabama funding will be used to improve 15 miles of road in Franklin County.
Franklin County, News
July 2, 2025
Today, Franklin County residents are preparing for Friday’s Independence Day celebration. It should be more than just a time to gather with family and...
Lifestyles, Russellville
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
July 2, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE - Elizabeth Ragsdale has spent decades devoted to storytelling. Now she’s back at Ivy Green in Tuscumbia, returning to the outdoor stage ...
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by Bernie Delinski For the FCT 
July 2, 2025
FLORENCE — Melissa Hardin figures she’ll send out a notice on social media.
News, Russellville
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
July 2, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE - Franklin County 4-H agent Alicia Swann is keeping busy delivering hands-on learning through the 21st Century Community Summer program. ...
Main, News, Russellville
by Alyssa Sutherland For the FCT 
July 2, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE — Cell phone policies in Russellville city and Franklin County schools have been updated for the 2025-26 year. The change meets the requi...
Russellville, Sports
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
July 2, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE -- A young generation of golfers teed off this summer at Twin Pines Country Club, thanks to a local effort to create opportunities for ch...
News, Russellville
by Kevin Taylor For the FTC 
July 2, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE – Police have arrested one person and charged him with a misdemeanor after catching him last week on camera illegally dumping trash on th...
Latest Local News
RUSSELLVILLE — The city’s water and sewer board has reversed a decision made about 18 months ago that left landlords responsible for any unpaid utilit...
April 1, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE — While much of Alabama is still working to expand internet access, Franklin County has already finished the job. State leaders recently ...
April 1, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE — The Kiwanis Club has returned to Russellville. Members gathered last week at Calvary Baptist Church to review bylaws, elect officers an...
April 1, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE — Construction of a new bridge over Cedar Creek on SR 243 is moving forward as crews recently completed a major step in the project
April 1, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE — Rick Neighbors has stepped down as chair of the Franklin County Democratic Executive Committee, citing personal commitments he said no ...
April 1, 2026
Latest Sports
The Russellville baseball team put together a five-game winning streak last week that included a sweep of area opponent Priceville. The winning streak...
April 1, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE — Belgreen High School students took part in an alcohol awareness event on prom day last week where speakers talked about the dangers of ...
April 1, 2026
Belgreen swept all three opponents the Bulldogs played last week, and Phil Campbell bounced back from a loss the county rival Red Bay to claim a victo...
April 1, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE — Jim South has been named the new basketball coach for the RHS Golden Tigers. South has served as head coach at Colbert County, Mars Hil...
April 1, 2026
The Russellville Lady Golden Tigers split a pair of area games last week and won 2 of 4 games in the Pelham Spring Break Bash. RHS went to West Point ...
April 1, 2026