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Make your voice heard in community
Do you care what happens in Franklin County? In Russellville? In Red Bay? Phil Campbell? Hodges? Vina? Belgreen? Spruce Pine? We could go on, listing ... Read more
6 days ago by Staff Reports.
Hail to thee, our alma mater
Friday was the first time I’ve been to a football game at my high school since I graduated in 2008. Sometimes it seems like graduation ... Read more
6 days ago by Alison James.
Don’t miss football picks contest
Psst. Hey you. Guess what. Your friends and neighbors have been winning gift cards by correctly predicting the winners of high school football matchups this ... Read more
2 weeks ago by Staff Reports.
Cultura club marks successful fall fundraiser
The Cultura Garden Club had a successful Fall Mum Fundraiser with 254 potted mums sold. The first meeting of the year was held at the ... Read more
2 weeks ago by Staff Reports.
GFWC Book Lovers Study Club Plans Wellness/Breast Cancer Walk
The first meeting of the GFWC Book Lovers Study Club for the 2022-2023 calendar year was held Sept. 8 at the Russellville First Baptist Church ... Read more
2 weeks ago by Staff Reports.
Letter to the Editor: ‘Good news for all county citizens’
Dear editor, The withdrawal of Franklin County Land Management’s request to build a mega landfill that would have received solid waste from three states is ... Read more
3 weeks ago by Staff Reports.
September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and is symbolized by a gold ribbon, either worn or displayed, to bring attention to childhood cancer research. Each September ... Read more
3 weeks ago by Staff Reports.
Educators Institute Day prepares hearts, minds for school year
The school year is in full swing now for students! However, preparation for this academic school year began much earlier for the administrators, teachers, bus ... Read more
4 weeks ago by Staff Reports.
Football’s return brings 2022 magazine
For the past few weeks, we – with significant contribution from sports writers Brannon King and Bart Moss and cooperation from school personnel – have ... Read more
1 month ago by Staff Reports.
Plant chrysanthemums for fall color
Finally – fall is just around the corner! It’s time to start planting those fall plants. Read more
1 month ago by Staff Reports.
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Hail to thee, our alma mater
Friday was the first time I’ve been to a football game at my high school since I graduated in 2008. Sometimes it seems like graduation ... Read more
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Letters to the Editor
Letter to the Editor: ‘Good news for all county citizens’
Dear editor, The withdrawal of Franklin County Land Management’s request to build a mega landfill that would have received solid waste from three states is ... Read more
Letter to the Editor: Save Franklin County’s natural wonders
Dear Editor, Save Franklin County from the dump. Preserve the beauty that God has given us! Ask the Franklin County commissioners to vote no! Take ... Read more
Letter to the Editor: ‘Save Franklin County for generations to come’
Dear Editor, My family has lived in Franklin County for seven generations. William C. Hester was the patriarch of our family in Belgreen, where the ... Read more
Letter to the Editor: Let your commissioner know you object to landfill expansion
Dear friends of Franklin County, Aren’t you proud that our county was named for Ben Franklin, one of the Founding Fathers of the United States ... Read more
Letter to the Editor: Make voice heard to save Franklin County
Dear Editor, The Save Franklin County campaign is in full swing. Thank you for printing my letter to the Franklin County commissioners requesting they vote no on the Hargett Landfill ... Read more
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