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The winners of the Franklin County Extension’s Watermelon Festival contests are as follows:

The Alabama Association of Conservation Districts held its 2015 Area 1 Annual Supervisors Meeting Aug. 13 at the A.W. Todd Centre, hosted by the Frank...

The Franklin County Chamber of Commerce Watermelon Festival is a treat, most would agree. With an extensive line-up of talented musicians and other en...

It’s not just slice after slice of free watermelon. It’s not just 16-plus hours of free live entertainment. It’s not just food, or just activities, or...

In the wake of his record deal and signing with a management group, Frog Pond-native Jarred Pierce is kicking off his first tour. It all starts at the...

When this year’s headliner hits the main stage at the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce Watermelon Festival, festival-goers will be listening to a G...

It’s time once again for the Russellville Fire Department breast cancer T-shirt sales, and this year everything kicks off at the Watermelon Festival. ...

Sponsored by Pilgrim’s, a BBQ cook-off is perhaps the biggest new event for the Watermelon Festival.

Mike Powell and Scot Wiginton were recently installed as officers of ACTA, the Alabama Association of Career Technical Administrators. ACTA is the pro...

Although Jackson Avenue will be blocked off beginning at noon Friday, the courthouse and annex will still be open for business.