Opinion

Over the course of this summer, I’ve had the opportunity to enjoy seeing animals and insects while I’m out and about. In one case, while covering a st...

Despite the longstanding – and, truthfully, spot-on – advice to not write about the weather, it’s often the topic on everyone’s minds. The weather and...

Blink and you’ll miss it. What is “it,” in this context? Why, the entire remainder of the year. September through December might be the busiest season...

On September 11, 2001, I was getting ready for class in my room in LaGrange Hall at the University of North Alabama. It wasn’t even usual for me to tu...

Lately on national networks, references have been made about Gold Star families. What is the history of the Blue/Gold Star Memorial? The idea started ...

The Historic Roxy Theatre turns 75 years old Sept. 15, and it’s now shining brighter thanks to a grant from the Franklin County Community Development ...

September has finally made its way onto the scene, and, I, for one, am quite pleased. The hotter temperatures do not appeal to me, though there have b...

Here in Franklin County, we take pride in our high school teams. As the time has drawn closer for those Friday night lights to flick on and shine down...

Labor Day is coming Monday, and we’re sure many of you will have the day off work and be taking the opportunity for a little fun. As the “unofficial e...

The Historic Roxy Theatre was built in 1949 and opened on Sept. 15. It was the center of entertainment and a landmark for Russellville and Franklin Co...