Community Calendar, Records
6:03 am Wednesday, November 12, 2025

Community Calendar

Nov. 15 – Belgreen High School FCCLA Car Show: All cars, trucks and motorcycles are welcome. Proceeds go to the BHS FCCLA to support students going to the State Leadership Conference. The car show takes place in the high school parking lot from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with registration starting at 9 a.m. The entry fee is $20 with another $10 for each additional vehicle. There will be a 50/50 drawing, door prizes and awards.

Nov. 20 – Cottons for Christmas: The Franklin County Women’s Leadership Committee, a division of the ALFA Farmers Federation, is seeking donations of new adult socks for nursing home residents. Drop off your donations off at one of the following locations by Nov. 20 — Franklin County Extension Office, ALFA Russellville office and ALFA Red Bay office.

Nov. 30 –Red Bay Christmas Tree Lighting and Red Bay Christmas Open House: From 1 to 4:30 p.m. Horse and carriage rides will be available at Bay Tree Park. The tree lighting ceremony will take place at 5 p.m.

Dec. 1 – Red Bay Christmas Parade downtown: The City of Red Bay will hold its Christmas parade on Dec. 1 at 6 p.m.

Dec. 2 – Vina Christmas Parade: The Town of Vina will hold its Christmas parade on Dec. 2 at 6 p.m.

Dec. 4 – Every Light A Prayer for Peace at the Franklin County Courthouse: The Russellville Cultura Garden Club will hold its annual “Every Light a Prayer for Peace” on Dec. 4 at 4:15 p.m. outside the courthouse The Russellville Christmas tree, located diagonally across from the courthouse at the Byars Building, will be lit remotely at 5 p.m.

Also on Franklin County Times
Freeze warnings issued for parts of north Alabama
Franklin County, News, Z - News Main
Griffin Traylor 
March 16, 2026
HUNTSVILLE — The National Weather Service has issued a freeze warning for portions of north central, northeast, and northwest Alabama. The first warni...
Officials report minimal storm damage across the county
Franklin County, News, Phil Campbell, ...
By Addi Broadfoot For the FCT 
March 16, 2026
FRANKLIN COUNTY — Storms that moved through Franklin County Sunday night caused only minor damage across the area, according to local officials and em...
Franklin County Anglers place in Lake Holt tournament
Franklin County, News, Sports
Maria Camp camp@frankllncountytimes.com 
March 13, 2026
Miguel Willingham and Ben Wilkins placed eighth on the senior side with 8.53 lbs. Si Hill and Titus Nix place in the top 25 on the senior side with 5....
Housing authority PILOT is waived
Main, News, Russellville
María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
March 11, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE — City councilmembers recently voted to waive a payment in lieu of taxes, often called PILOT, from the Russellville Housing Authority. Pu...
Playground safety concerns are addressed
Main, News, Russellville, ...
By Addi Broadfoot For the FCT 
March 11, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE — City officials say steps are being taken to improve safety at the playground in City Lake Park after parents raised concerns about dama...
Petition: Accountability sought from AHSAA
High School Sports, Main, Red Bay Tigers, ...
By Brady Petree and Bernie Delinski For the FCT 
March 11, 2026
RED BAY — A petition created by a Red Bay man calls for the Alabama High School Athletic Association to replay six state semifinal basketball games af...
State’s positive CWD cases nearly doubles
Franklin County, News
Kevin Taylor For the FCT 
March 11, 2026
The total number of positive cases of chronic wasting disease (CWD) found in white-tailed deer almost doubled in Alabama following the end of the 2025...
Pace crowned Miss RHS
News, Russellville
By María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimew.com 
March 11, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE — Lily Cate Pace was crowned the new Miss RHS during the 44th annual Miss RHS Pageant. Pace, a senior at Russellville High School who is ...

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *