The Tharptown Wildcats had to climb out of the loser bracket to win three straight games and, in the process, lay claim to the championship trophy. Th...
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Franklin County, News, Red Bay
by Staff Reports 
February 15, 2017
The City of Red Bay is getting some "new digs" – literally. Beginning March 1 through the start of spring break, an archaeological dig will be taking ...
Franklin County, News, Phil Campbell
by Staff Reports 
January 4, 2017
A giving hand goes a long way, and the Phil Campbell High School ACCESS Club stands firmly on that principle. On a Tuesday evening in late December, t...
Obituaries
by Staff Reports 
December 18, 2016
Paul Grady Henderson, 78, passed away Dec. 15 at his residence. He was born in Morgan County to Paul W. and Goldie Garrison Henderson. He worked in th...
by Alison James 
November 16, 2016
The Alabama College Application Week Campaign was in full swing the first week of October, and Russellville City Schools had a slate full of activitie...
News, Russellville, Z - News Main
by Alison James 
October 26, 2016
Firefighters with the Russellville Fire Department were leaving West Elementary School from a morning of fire prevention and safety demonstrations wit...
High School Sports, Russellville Golden Tigers, Sports
by Staff Reports 
September 28, 2016
The Hartselle Tigers came to Russellville Friday night and dealt the Golden Tigers a 45-38 loss on homecoming. After trailing by as many as 21 points ...
by Staff Reports 
September 28, 2016
The 2016-17 Belgreen Anglers participated in the first tournament of the season Sept. 10. At the end of the day, Trey Willingham and Carson Cox finish...
by Alison James 
September 21, 2016
When local authorities responded to a fire at Mike’s Pawn Shop in Russellville Sept. 4, a burglary – and suspected arson – were discovered, with guns ...
Franklin County, News, Red Bay
by Nicole Pell 
September 21, 2016
Summer camp is the height of the season for many children, providing the backdrop for memories and friendships that will last a lifetime. This was tru...
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