Bob Stickley, Columnists, Opinion
If you don’t make a practice of voting, it will be very important to you to vote this year. The race for governor in Alabama has begun to heat up betw...
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Bob Stickley, Columnists, Opinion
by Staff Reports
August 21, 2010
Being the youngest of nine children growing up, things weren’t always the best — these were the days just after the Great Depression. We fuss today ab...
Bob Stickley, Columnists, Opinion
by Staff Reports
August 7, 2010
Well another year has come and gone and the annual Watermelon Festival will soon be upon us — August 20-21 as a matter of fact. This is probably one o...
Bob Stickley, Columnists, Opinion
by Staff Reports
July 31, 2010
Over 14 years ago Chris Ozbirn envisioned a place where historic records of Franklin County could be preserved and housed for future generations — a p...
Bob Stickley, Columnists, Opinion
by Staff Reports
July 24, 2010
Some 41 years ago, I made my first trip to the state of Alabama to visit my in-laws. I had no idea then that northwest Alabama would be so beautiful.
Bob Stickley, Columnists, Opinion
by Staff Reports
July 20, 2010
Most of us know that our city has its share of problems at this time.
Bob Stickley, Columnists, Opinion
by Staff Reports
July 10, 2010
Most folks don’t know about the many job titles I have had over the years gone past.
Bob Stickley, Columnists, Opinion
by Staff Reports
July 3, 2010
Each June, the beautiful summer colors begin to shine brightly in yards around Franklin County. One of the most colorful and vibrant yards in Russellv...
Bob Stickley, Columnists, Opinion
by Staff Reports
June 26, 2010
There was once a couple — Lilly and Charles Thompson — who had been married for 60 years and said they had never been apart in all of their years of m...
Bob Stickley, Columnists, Opinion
by Staff Reports
June 19, 2010
One of the most wonderful men in my life was my dear Grandpa. If he were living today, he would be 121 years old. He passed away 44 years ago.
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Check out this week's Franklin County Times! - May 7, 2025
May 7, 2025
RED BAY – The city now has an alcohol ordinance in effect and interested parties may apply for an alcohol license.
May 6, 2025
RED BAY -- Red Bay community members came together at the gazebo in Bay Tree Park to offer united voices of faith on the annual National Day of Prayer...
May 6, 2025
RED BAY -- FFA student Cayson Johnston has received a $1,000 grant for his Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE).
May 6, 2025
There’s a lot of interesting folks in Franklin County, and we’re pleased to highlight them in our magazine, Franklin Living. The May/June issue is now...
May 6, 2025
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Vina seventh grader Lindie Easterling finished second in the Class 1A state 3200 meter run (2-mile).
May 6, 2025
Senior EJ King set his new personal record in high jump with a 6-6 jump that landed him second in the state track meet, earning him a silver medal. He...
May 5, 2025
Phil Campbell was eliminated after losing game three to Vinemont on Monday afternoon, 15-5.
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The Red Bay Tigers defeated Decatur Heritage in game three on Monday, 5-1. In that game, they had multiple hits by Jeremiah Thorne, Dallas Terrell and...
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The Russellville Lady Golden Tigers earned the runner-up spot in the AHSAA Class 5A Area 14 tournament to advance to the upcoming 5A North Regional.
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