Tharptown Wildcats


Students respond to lure of competitive fishing
Belgreen Bulldogs, Phil Campbell Bobcats, Red Bay Tigers
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
October 29, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE — A new countywide fishing team is giving more Franklin County students the chance to cast a line and compete. The Franklin County Angler...
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Tharptown volleyball aims for a fresh start under Huffaker
High School Sports, Tharptown Wildcats
by Bart Moss For the FCT 
August 27, 2025
THARPTOWN — The Wildcats are heading into the new volleyball season with a fresh perspective and a new coach, Lori Huffaker, who is in her second year...
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County teams get 3 preseason wins
High School Sports, Phil Campbell Bobcats, Red Bay Tigers
by Bart Moss For the FCT 
August 20, 2025
Franklin County football teams are building momentum heading into the regular season after a strong showing in preseason games. Phil Campbell, Tharpto...
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Fretwell retires as manager of school cafeteria
News, Russellville, Tharptown Wildcats
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
June 11, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE - Renee Fretwell has officially retired after more than 23 years of service in the cafeteria at Tharptown schools. Fretwell was born in F...
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Tharptown teacher retires following 29-year career
News, Tharptown Wildcats
by By Maria Camp maria.camp@frankllncountytimes.com 
June 11, 2025
THARPTOWN Science teacher Marsha Inmon has retired after 29 years in the classroom, the last 10 of which were spent at Tharptown High School. Her gett...
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Tharptown hires White as football coach
High School Sports, News, Tharptown Wildcats
by Bart Moss For the FCT 
June 11, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE - A new era is underway for Tharptown High School football as veteran coach David White steps in as the Wildcats new head coach.
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