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Mountain View Baptist Church shares love of God with community Thanksgiving dinner
“This ministry really touches my heart because there is that need there for people who are alone on Thanksgiving. They are going to be sitting ...
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Holly Jolly Holiday Table
Throughout the long summer days of picnics and cookout and into a crisp autumn of tailgates and bonfires, ...
Mountain View Baptist Church shares love of God with community Thanksgiving dinner
“This ministry really touches my heart because there is that need there for people who are alone on ...
Red Bay breaks top 15 at FFA nationals
When Red Bay’s FFA String Band set out for the national competition, the student musicians had one goal ...
RHS students advance to state theatre competition
Nine students from Russellville High School traveled to Cullman High School Nov. 2 to compete in the District ...
Features
Holly Jolly Holiday Table
Throughout the long summer days of picnics and cookout and into a crisp autumn of tailgates and bonfires, it can be easy to turn to ...
by Alison James.
Franklin County
Vina salutes veterans
CONTRIBUTED Vina High School celebrates Veterans Day with a program to honor all those who have served their country. Students sang songs including “Fifty Nifty,” ...
by Staff Reports.
High School Sports
Red Devils close out season
CONTRIBUTED The Vina Red Devils close out their season after a first-round play-off loss to Decatur Heritage. The undefeated Decatur Heritage team took down the ...
by Staff Reports.
Franklin County
Veterans receive honor at Terrace Manor
PHOTO BY PEGGY HYDE Terrace Manor Nursing & Rehab Center holds its Honoring Our Veterans event Nov. 11 for Veterans Day. Terrace Manor took the ...
by Peggy Hyde.
Franklin County
22-mile journey highlights veteran suicide
While Veterans Day weekend is a time to honor those who have served, Operation 22 took the weekend to raise awareness of the 22 men ...
by Ciera Hughes.
Franklin County
New STEM scholarship launches for local students
Science, technology, engineering and mathematics are driving forces in future development, and to encourage interest in STEM careers, the University of North Alabama is offering ...
by Ciera Hughes.
Franklin County
Red Ribbon Week promotes drugs, alcohol education
For the past few weeks, local schools joined in a national campaign to celebrate Red Ribbon Week and educate students on the importance of staying ...
by Ciera Hughes.
Belgreen Bulldogs
Team newcomers propel Belgreen boys basketball past Lindsey Lane
The much-anticipated visit from the state of Alabama’s soon-to-be career scoring leader did not disappoint. On the one hand, many of those in attendance at ...
by Bart Moss.
High School Sports
Red Bay overcomes Cedar Bluff
The Red Bay Tigers gave up an early touchdown to Cedar Bluff but went on to blank the rival Tigers 24-7 and advance to the ...
by Bart Moss.
High School Sports
Russellville season ends with play-off loss at Scottsboro
Russellville and Scottsboro battled it out on the football field in the first round of the AHSAA Class 5A playoffs, and the Golden Tigers came ...
by Brannon King.
Franklin County
Salute to VETERANS
Patriotism, heroism, courage, honor, duty, sacrifice. It was these values that were at the forefront Sunday as Russellville VFW Post 5184 hosted the annual Veterans ...
by Alison James.
Features
Golden Clips offers simulated work environment
Cosmetology students are used to helping with school theater makeup and prom looks for friends, but this year Russellville High School’s cosmetology department is opening ...
by Ciera Hughes.
News
Fire closes West Elementary
West Elementary School closed its doors Tuesday after an early morning fire destroyed the computer lab and filled the majority of the school with smoke ...
by Ciera Hughes.
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Mountain View Baptist offers free dinner for Thanksgiving
Mountain View Baptist Church in Phil Campbell began a Thanksgiving Day dinner ministry years ago – and that ministry is still going today, serving in ...
by Alison James.
Belgreen Bulldogs
Belgreen, Tharptown runners qualify for state
Four cross-country runners from Belgreen and Tharptown have qualified for the state meet Saturday at Jesse Owens Park in Oakville. In the varsity boys race, ...
by Bart Moss.
News
RBHS students win cash prize at UNA competition
By Brandi Miller For the FCT Two Red Bay High School juniors are now $500 richer after winning a cash award at Shoals Pitch, hosted ...
by Staff Reports.
News
FCCLA reaches out to SafePlace
CONTRIBUTED Russellville High School FCCLA officers and members meet with a representative from SafePlace to present their donation of clothing and hygiene items for victims ...
by Staff Reports.
News
BTCPA stages ‘Southern Fried Funeral’ Nov. 7-10
The Bay Tree Council for the Performing Arts in Red Bay announces its first production for the 2019-2020 season: “Southern Fried Funeral.” “Southern Fried Funeral,” ...
by Staff Reports.
Franklin County
Colleges waive application fees for high school students during College Application Week
Alabama high school students applying to colleges throughout Alabama and surrounding states have an opportunity this week to skip the typical application fees. Alabama College ...
by Alison James.
News
Alfa aims to inspire leadership at RBHS
Messages that encouraged spreading kindness, displaying servant leadership, lending a hand and standing up against bullying left an impression on students at Red Bay High ...
by Ciera Hughes.
Franklin County
NW-SCC, area high schools partner for Clean Home Alabama Initiative
Northwest-Shoals Community College and northwest Alabama high schools – most of them from Franklin County – are partnering through the Alabama Community College System’s Clean ...
by Staff Reports.
News
RMS hosts Very Hippie Spooktacular
Grizzly ghouls traveled to Russellville City Schools Auditorium Friday for a fright night of singing and dancing in A Very Hippie Spooktacular. The performance, which ...
by Ciera Hughes.
Franklin County
SPAN celebrates 20 years of serving Franklin County
The Special Program for Achieving Network of Franklin County celebrated 20 years of service Tuesday with a luncheon at the A.W. Todd Center to reminisce ...
by Ciera Hughes.
Franklin County
Walk to Wellness weathers rain
There was not much walking at this year’s Walk to Wellness, but organizers said the goal was still achieved, as women were educated and money ...
by Ciera Hughes.
News
RB string band competes at FFA nationals
They might come from a small town, but members of the Red Bay FFA String Band have big dreams when it comes to tackling FFA ...
by Ciera Hughes.
High School Sports
CCHS Wildcats’ field goal in OT beats Bobcats
The Colbert Heights Wildcats got a second chance at an overtime win against the Phil Campbell Bobcats – and took full advantage of it. After ...
by Bart Moss.
High School Sports
Golden Tigers get back on track with win at Dora
The Russellville football team made its first trip to Dora High School in the history of the program Thursday night and came away with a ...
by Brannon King.
High School Sports
Red Bay maintains undefeated region record with win over Tharptown
The Red Bay Tigers finished off an unbeaten run through Class 2A, Region 7 with a 50-0 shutout win over the Tharptown Wildcats Thursday night. ...
by Bart Moss.
High School Sports
A Look Ahead: Football season heads toward play-off games
Just like that, the high school football season is coming to a close. Teams will wrap up regular season play this week. Phil Campbell and ...
by Bart Moss.
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