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RUSSELLVILLE — Lanny Norris said his parents, Billy and Leila Norris, printed books, sold books and were prolific readers, so it’s fitting the land he...
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Before he was writing hit singles or touring as an opening act for the Zac Brown Band, one of America’s rising musicians said he was just a typical te...
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RUSSELLVILLE -- The best part of Slade and Jenny Gilmer’s big summer adventure wasn’t the sweeping views of the Grand Canyon or the dramatic red rocks...
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Soon after Paul Malone discovered cornhole, the longtime Cherokee resident and avid tournament golfer found a preference in tossing hacky sacks to swi...
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RUSSELLVILLE — City leaders and members of the public gathered Tuesday to break ground on Russellville’s new public library, a 7,520-square-foot facil...
News
PHIL CAMPBELL -- A daughter of an 85-yearold woman is facing an aggravated exploitation of an elderly person charge after at least $100,000 was missin...
Columnists
For more than two decades, I served in the United States Army, and in every role I served, one thing has been constant: When you identify a vulnerabil...
Records
Aug. 9 – Annual Ladies Conference: Phil Campbell First Baptist Church will host its annual Ladies Conference on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the...
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FLORENCE — The 17-year-old charged with the death of a 13-year-old during what authorities said was a robbery attempt will apply for youthful offender...
News
FLORENCE — A new process for repairing roads before they’re resurfaced can save Lauderdale County money in labor, fuel and stone by utilizing the exis...
Land Transactions
July 2 • Byron and Jessica Bean to Venustiano Perez Santos, warranty • S & N Investments LLC to Laura and Winford Cole, survivorship • Arches Timberla...
News
RUSSELLVILLE — When Lara Gunderman was just 6 years old, her family began taking in foster children. Over the years, they opened their home to 16 chil...
News
FLORENCE — The scene at the Bank Independent Stadium construction site reveals a great deal of work going on within and extending from the 18-foot-dee...
News
TUSCUMBIA — Portraits of inductees into the Alabama Music Hall of Fame for years were prominently displayed against a red background on the east wall ...
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RUSSELLVILLE — Emily Mays has called Franklin County home for most of her life. Having only left her hometown for a short stint during college, in som...
News
When violent crimes happen in any of our communities, it’s unnerving. But when a violent crime involves a teenager, the shock is even greater.
Birthdays
Aug. 6 Lisa Witt Ryan Mouser James Baker Aug. 7 Wanda Timmons Traci Hall T.J. Lindsey Jason Oliver Krystal Vetato Jody Allen Doug Jackson Kaylee Penni...
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RUSSELLVILLE – A Tuscaloosa man is facing a firstdegree theft by deception charge after he allegedly purchased a vehicle from a Shoals resident using ...
Columnists
HERE AND NOW
As we get ready for another school year, it’s a good time to consider the impact of the arts in Franklin County. In school, students explore their cre...
Marriages
July 23 • Jesus Anthony Alvarez to Monica Gonzalez • Glenn Michael Greenawalt to Kenia Alejandra Soto July 24 • Rashawn Zyquez Roberson to Sierra Alex...
News
MONTGOMERY — The state board which oversees the Alabama Music Hall of Fame voted on July 30 to terminate its executive director, who had been put on a...
News
RUSSELLVILLE – Listerhill Credit Union’s Russellville branch is supporting the Place of Grace’s recovery home for women with a donation to help reside...
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RED BAY -- Rodney Belue has withdrawn from the mayoral race for the Aug. 26 municipal election leaving two candidates seeking the position – incumbent...
News
Cam Phinizee, a football star at Russellville the last two years who was arraigned July 31 on felony murder and first-degree robbery charges, faces fo...
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RUSSELLVILLE – A Marion County man is facing an aggravated cruelty to animals charge after a Franklin County grand jury returned an indictment regardi...
News
RUSSELLVILLE – Redemption Outreach Church and the Russellville Dream Center, a faith-based recovery ministry, teamed up to host their yearly back-to-s...
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RUSSELLVILLE - Cramer Children’s Center has asked the Franklin County Commission to double its annual donation to the non-profit.
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RUSSELLVILLE — The demolition of a 60-yearold bridge crossing Cedar Creek on Alabama 243 in Franklin County has begun, and in about one year, a new, l...
Marriages
July 18 • Luis Angel Bahena to Viviana Meza • Allen Kile Dean to Katelin Brooke McCaig • Gaspar Tzep Lopez to Juana Perez Chajal
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FLORENCE — Members of the Florence Police Department dive team on Sunday recovered a Franklin County man who had drown Saturday afternoon in the Tenne...
Records
RUSSELLVILLE — Second Chance Canine Advocates hosted a public awareness meeting recently at the Ralph C. Bishop Community Center.
News
RUSSELLVILLE – A public hearing to vacate Pulaski Spur Road will be held at 8 a.m. on Aug. 18 before the Franklin County Commission’s regular business...
News
PHIL CAMPBELL -- A daughter of an 85-year-old woman is facing an aggravated exploitation of an elderly person charge after at least $100,000 was missi...
Before he was writing hit singles or touring as an opening act for the Zac Brown Band, one of America’s rising musicians said he was just a typical te...
August 6, 2025
PHIL CAMPBELL -- A daughter of an 85-yearold woman is facing an aggravated exploitation of an elderly person charge after at least $100,000 was missin...
August 6, 2025
For more than two decades, I served in the United States Army, and in every role I served, one thing has been constant: When you identify a vulnerabil...
August 6, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE — When Lara Gunderman was just 6 years old, her family began taking in foster children. Over the years, they opened their home to 16 chil...
August 6, 2025
FLORENCE — A new process for repairing roads before they’re resurfaced can save Lauderdale County money in labor, fuel and stone by utilizing the exis...
August 6, 2025
When violent crimes happen in any of our communities, it’s unnerving. But when a violent crime involves a teenager, the shock is even greater.
August 6, 2025
As we get ready for another school year, it’s a good time to consider the impact of the arts in Franklin County. In school, students explore their cre...
August 6, 2025
The notion of universal inclusion is a guiding principle of the Bear Creek Collaborative. In fact, Bethany Green, director of Funding and Project Deve...
July 30, 2025
Country music artist Ronnie McDowell will return to the Historic Roxy Theatre in downtown Russellville on Aug. 2 at 7 p.m., continuing a 30-year tradi...
July 30, 2025
As a physician and as a legislator, my duty is to safeguard the well-being of the people I serve — both in the exam room and in the statehouse. That i...
July 30, 2025
Soon after Paul Malone discovered cornhole, the longtime Cherokee resident and avid tournament golfer found a preference in tossing hacky sacks to swi...
August 6, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE Russellville High’s football field and the Russellville Middle School’s gymnasium buzzed with energy Saturday as two events carried forwa...
July 30, 2025
RED BAY -- City leaders, coaches and local organizations are teaming up to fund new strength and conditioning equipment for the high school.
July 30, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE — Russellville High School’s football stadium came alive with energy and excitement as children in grades K-6 took part in the Golden Tig...
July 23, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE – Brennon Thorpe made his plans official to attend Blue Mountain Christian University and play baseball for the Toppers during a recent s...
July 16, 2025
Aug. 6 Lisa Witt Ryan Mouser James Baker Aug. 7 Wanda Timmons Traci Hall T.J. Lindsey Jason Oliver Krystal Vetato Jody Allen Doug Jackson Kaylee Penni...
August 6, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE -- The best part of Slade and Jenny Gilmer’s big summer adventure wasn’t the sweeping views of the Grand Canyon or the dramatic red rocks...
August 6, 2025
July 30 Stacie Bendall Brandi Gholston Christine F. Moss Teresa Jackson Seal Faye Smith Cleveland Young Vic Watts Gary Williams July 31 Machelle Willi...
July 30, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE - William R. Smith is easy to spot in his old white Park Avenue sedan. He hauls boxes of tomatoes in the back. Regulars know where to loo...
July 23, 2025
Mark “Muleman” Massey is being lauded by those in the music industry — including Shoals musician and producer Billy Lawson — as a standout in today’s ...
July 23, 2025