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by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
August 13, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE When Keylee Allison stepped into her first classroom in January 2021, she never imagined she’d one day be named the state’s top new caree...
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HERE AND NOW
August 13, 2025
Russellville City Schools kicked off the new year with an in-service meeting that brought together more than 360 employees for training, updates and a...
B: WATERMELON FESTIVAL, News, Russellville
by Griffin Traylor 
August 8, 2025
The event kicks off Friday from 6 to 10 p.m. and continues Saturday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Both nights will feature free live entertainment, contests...
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by By Russ Corey and Maria Camp For the FCT 
August 6, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE — Lanny Norris said his parents, Billy and Leila Norris, printed books, sold books and were prolific readers, so it’s fitting the land he...
B: WATERMELON FESTIVAL, News, Russellville
by Chelsea Retherford For the FCT 
August 6, 2025
Before he was writing hit singles or touring as an opening act for the Zac Brown Band, one of America’s rising musicians said he was just a typical te...
News, Russellville
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
August 6, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE — When Lara Gunderman was just 6 years old, her family began taking in foster children. Over the years, they opened their home to 16 chil...
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by Kevin Taylor For the FCT 
August 6, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE – A Tuscaloosa man is facing a firstdegree theft by deception charge after he allegedly purchased a vehicle from a Shoals resident using ...
B: WATERMELON FESTIVAL, News, Russellville
by Chelsea Retherford For the FCT 
August 6, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE — Emily Mays has called Franklin County home for most of her life. Having only left her hometown for a short stint during college, in som...
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by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
August 6, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE -- The best part of Slade and Jenny Gilmer’s big summer adventure wasn’t the sweeping views of the Grand Canyon or the dramatic red rocks...
Latest Local News
RUSSELLVILLE — The trial of a Red Bay woman who was charged with two counts of manslaughter after her dogs allegedly attacked and killed two people in...
November 5, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE – Leaf collection is an annual chore for municipal governments, and there is one message Street Department officials have for residents: ...
November 5, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE — Brothers Chris and Joe Hargett worked side by side in law enforcement for more than two decades. Now, as Captain Joe Hargett retires fr...
November 5, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE — City leaders and community members gathered Sunday at city hall for the swearing-in ceremony for the new city council members, whose te...
November 5, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE — SafePlace brought its Domestic Violence Awareness Walk back to Franklin County for the first time in nearly two decades. SafePlace Exec...
November 5, 2025
Latest Sports
Russellville coach Dustin Goodwin, after called on to be a meteorologist for much of the week, can now focus on football. The Golden Tigers (6-4) will...
November 6, 2025
RED BAY — The final whistle called them over well after the sun had set behind the hill and visiting bleachers. Long after the lights had been turned ...
November 6, 2025
The Phil Campbell Bobcats delivered a thrilling, last-minute treat on Halloween night, defeating their fierce rival, the Red Bay Tigers, 46-38 in a na...
November 5, 2025
The Russellville Golden Tigers finished the regular season portion of the football schedule with a 28-12 road loss to the Athens Golden Eagles. RHS ba...
November 5, 2025
The Belgreen Bulldogs closed out their football season on a decisive note Friday night, delivering a crushing 54-6 victory over the Vina Red Devils. I...
November 5, 2025