A stand-off at Tim Street on Wilson Avenue in Russellville has ended in the death of the 28-year-old subject. According to Police Chief Chris Hargett,...
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by Alison James 
July 20, 2016
In the Alabama Parks and Recreation Association state youth softball tournament, two Russellville teams really showed their stuff. The 12U girls took ...
by Staff Reports 
July 18, 2016
Terry Houston McNatt, age 62, Tuscumbia, passed away July 17 at his residence.
by Nicole Pell 
June 10, 2016
Update: The repairs are still in progress, but traffic is moving. Northbound traffic routed through access road, seek alternate route if possible.
by Alison James 
June 1, 2016
Russellville Public Library is encouraging children to keep reading this summer with an active slate of programs to keep reading fun.
by Nicole Pell 
May 20, 2016
The Russellville Golden Tigers baseball team are once again State Champs for the second year in a row.
High School Sports, Phil Campbell Bobcats, Red Bay Tigers
by Staff Reports 
April 20, 2016
The Red Bay Tigers defeated the Phil Campbell Bobcats Saturday 11-3 to capture the Franklin County baseball tournament. Neither team faced each other ...
Franklin County, News, Phil Campbell
by kellie_singeton 
February 24, 2016
North Alabama native and popular country singer Sonny James died Monday at the age of 87. Born James Hugh Loden in Hackleburg in neighboring Marion Co...
Franklin County, News, Russellville
by Alison James 
January 27, 2016
Thursday night saw the Russellville City Council chambers nearly full of citizens eager to hear the latest and share their input with Russellville’s D...
by Nicole Pell 
January 22, 2016
Franklin County Courthouse will be closing at 3pm today
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