James O. Jackson, Jr. February 4, 2011 James “Jim” O. Jackson, Jr. passed away on February 4, 2011, at UAB Hospital in Birmingham. Born in Georgia, M...
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Sports
by Scot Beard 
February 5, 2011
Parents who have children playing youth league baseball and softball this spring might want to wait a little while before purchasing bats for their ch...
Franklin County, FRONT PAGE FEATURED, News
by Jonathan Willis 
February 1, 2011
Russellville Hospital has announced the facility will suspend obstetrical services on or before March 31.
by Staff Reports 
November 8, 2010
Mandy Renea Prince and Jeffrey Wade Barksdale have chosen Nov. 13, 2010, for their wedding.
Franklin County, News
by Staff Reports 
October 13, 2010
Franklin County Chief Clerk Rhonda Boyles received a Certificate of Completion from Penny Davis, Associate Director, Alabama Law Institute and coordin...
Obituaries
by Staff Reports 
June 22, 2010
June 11, 2010 Alfred Lynn Baker, 53, of Phil Campbell, died Friday, June 11, 2010 at Russellville Hospital. He was born in Russellville July 8, 1956 t...
Franklin County, News
by Nathan Strickland 
June 9, 2010
Three county sheriff’s departments are set to split a grant awarded by Gov. Bob Riley totaling $74,863 to update law enforcement equipment. Riley awar...
by Melissa Cason 
June 9, 2010
Imagine freefalling from a plane and then floating safely to the ground via parachute. It might not seem like a good way to spend the afternoon for ma...
by Staff Reports 
June 4, 2010
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Obituaries
by Staff Reports 
May 18, 2010
May 17, 2010 Maxine Smith Turner, 76, of Russellville, died Monday, May 17, 2010 at Helen Keller Hospital. Visitation will be held Friday, May 21, 20...
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