Obituaries

6:01 am Wednesday, April 22, 2026

Obituaries

Raymond McKinney
April 14, 2026

Raymond McKinney, 66, of Phil Campbell passed away April 14. Visitation took place at Spry Memorial Chapel on April 17 from noon to 2 p.m. with the service immediately following. Burial was in Dempsey Cemetery.

Betty Baker McAlister
April 13, 2026

Betty Baker McAlister, 88, of Phil Campbell, passed away April 13. Visitation took place at Spry Memorial Chapel on April 16 from noon to 2 p.m. with the service immediately following. Burial was in McAlister/Blue Springs Cemetery.

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The sky turned black, and he lived to tell it

By Brady Petree, Addie Broadfoot For the FCT

April 29, 2026

PHIL CAMPBELL — By the time April 27, 2011, arrived, Rodney Smith had already grown accustomed to the warnings. For days, sirens had gone off across F...

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EMA warns: Don’t rely on storm sirens

María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com

April 29, 2026

RUSSELLVILLE — Franklin County EMA Director Mary Glass said outdoor warning sirens should not be residents’ primary alert system during severe weather...

Ex-principal recalls lost students, teacher

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SEARED IN THEIR MEMORIES

Ex-principal recalls lost students, teacher

By Brady Petree For the FCT

April 29, 2026

PHIL CAMPBELL — On the morning of April 27, 2011, Phil Campbell Elementary School (PCES) Principal Jackie Ergle was aware of the threat of severe weat...

News, Russellville

West Elementary hosts Careers on Wheels

María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com

April 29, 2026

RUSSELLVILLE — West Elementary students climbed into concrete trucks, explored emergency vehicles, and learned about skilled trades during the school’...

Cultura Garden Club spotlights pollinators

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HERE AND NOW

Cultura Garden Club spotlights pollinators

April 29, 2026

Bees, butterflies and plenty of garden talk filled the room as Cultura Garden Club members gathered at North Highlands Church of Christ in Russellvill...

Columnists, Opinion

State should broaden its readiness definition

April 29, 2026

Families across Alabama are asking hard and necessary questions about what’s next for their high school students. What’s the right path for my child? ...

Franklin County, News, Russellville

Local group seeks to help veterans

María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com

April 29, 2026

RUSSELLVILLE — Veterans in Franklin County who need help with groceries, transportation, meals, wellness checks and caregiver support may not always k...

News, Russellville

Free CPR, home safety programs offered

María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com

April 29, 2026

RUSSELLVILLE — The Russellville Fire Department is offering free CPR classes, smoke detector installation and home safety inspections as part of an ex...

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