Editorials

For many, October is nearly synonymous with breast cancer awareness. October was first dedicated for breast cancer awareness in 1985, and today the an...

The Alabama Press Association and the Alabama Broadcasters Association have joined the Think F1RST First Amendment campaign, a nationwide effort to pr...

Hi folks, This week I would like to dedicate our story to a person who has made a great impact in the lives of so many people.   This lady had many ta...

We rehash this warning and plea every year around this time because it’s information that’s worth repeating.   As students and teachers return to the ...

Barely more than two weeks now stands between the citizens of Franklin County and our beloved annual Franklin County Watermelon Festival.   In its 39t...

For many of us it probably seems like “just yesterday” when Franklin County and Russellville City Schools let out for the summer. The days and weeks s...

When they are out of school, there can be a tendency for children to while away summer days in front of the TV or on the many devices that call out fo...

One draw Franklin County has in abundance each summer is good live music. This might not be Muscle Shoals, but nevertheless, if you’re looking to tune...

Summer has returned and with it some of the greatest treasures of Franklin County: our annual community festivals. In the coming months we will turn o...

Franklin County is fortunate to have two thriving farmers markets – one in Russellville and one in Red Bay. Not every county can boast one, let alone ...