Red Bay

After missing the playoffs a year before, the Golden Tigers returned to the post season as area runner-ups behind new head coach Mark Heaton. The soli...

After nearly three decades of service, Democratic state senator, Roger Bedford lost a close election to Republican newcomer, Dr. Larry Stutts. The ele...

Governor Robert Bentley made a stop in Russellville this past Friday at the grand opening of Southern Energy Homes’ new manufacturing facility where t...

Unemployment rates for the month of January were recently released and showed Franklin County had a significant increase in unemployment since Decembe...

RED BAY – State Rep. Johnny Mack Morrow hosted a meet-and-greet with Jim Porter, president of the National Rifle Association (NRA), this past Friday a...

Alabama farms have until Jan. 30 to apply for more than $12,000 in cash and prizes as part of the Alabama Farm of Distinction contest. Alabama Farm-Ci...

Alabama gas prices have dropped to an average of $2.17 per gallon in the past week, according to a press release from GasBuddy.com. Franklin County ha...

As 2014 winds down and everyone gets ready to gear up for the New Year, I’m doing the same thing here at The Franklin County Times. In the coming year...

When Jody Hitt was announced as the new EMA director for Franklin County on Dec. 9, the former director, Roy Gober, was right there to shake his hand ...

Flu cases in Franklin County have been on the rise since November, according to Chief Clinical Officer at Russellville Hospital, Belinda Johnson. John...