Editorials

The latest attempt at stopping the flow of crude oil into the Gulf of Mexico seems to have worked, much to the relief of citizens along the coast of A...

Voters will return to the polls Tuesday in a run-off election to determine the final candidates for this fall’s general election.

Residents of Franklin County gathered at Sloss Lake Sunday to celebrate the Fourth of July and were entertained by concerts, games for children, a car...

During a hot summer in 1776 the founding fathers of this nation gathered in Philadelphia to declare the independence of the American colonies from Bri...

Places like the Franklin County Archives exist to showcase the history of the county. With many historical photographs and documents, the Archives chr...

One of the biggest concerns for parents during the past couple of years is the funding lost for schools through proration and how the loss of that mon...

The Great Recession is still being felt by many in Franklin County, but new grants totalling roughly $1.5 million for the industrial park in Vina coul...

Northwest Shoals Community College in Phil Campbell is a great asset for Franklin County. Not only has the school provided several scholarships for lo...

The summer heat is early this year, but it is as deadly as ever. Temperatures and humidity have sent the heat index into the 100s, which can be fatal.

Many people dream of a summer vacation on sandy beaches with miles of open water ahead of them. Unfortunately, the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico is ...