Franklin County
‘True treasure to the county’ – Community remembers Dick Rowland
When walking into a local city council or county commission meeting, it did not take long to spot Richard “Dick” Rowland with his usual cowboy ...
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Rain cancels Every Light A Prayer ceremony, tree lighting
The annual Every Light a Prayer for Peace Ceremony hosted by the Russellville Cultura Garden Club was not ...
Vina breaks ground on new gas station, convenience store
When a fire destroyed the only gas station in Vina in early 2019, several members of the town ...
FCCTC projects teach real-life scenarios
Each year students at the Franklin County Career Technical Center take on various projects to master their trades, ...
Coronavirus cancels Phil Campbell Christmas Parade
The positive numbers of COVID-19 cases are taking their toll on holiday cheer, as the Town of Phil ...
News
Rain cancels Every Light A Prayer ceremony, tree lighting
The annual Every Light a Prayer for Peace Ceremony hosted by the Russellville Cultura Garden Club was not the first event to be canceled this ...
by Ciera Hughes.
News
Parks, Rec gets renovations
Christmastime typically brings new shiny toys for children, and this year the children in Russellville are receiving new shiny flooring and a fresh coat of ...
by Ciera Hughes.
Belgreen Bulldogs
Belgreen’s Emma Dempsey has big games against Sheffield
Emma Dempsey had two big nights of scoring against the Sheffield Bulldogs during the Thanksgiving holiday week. Dempsey scored 27 points and 29 points in ...
by Bart Moss.
Belgreen Bulldogs
BHS’ Will Bonner surpasses 1,000 career points
Belgreen’s Will Bonner scored 28 points to lead the Belgreen Bulldogs to a 79-49 win over Addison this past week. In doing so, Bonner surpassed ...
by Bart Moss.
High School Sports
Gracie Montgomery leads Tharptown to two wins
Gracie Montgomery had two big scoring nights to help lead the Tharptown Wildcats to wins over Athens Bible and Hackleburg. Montgomery had 24 points in ...
by Bart Moss.
High School Sports
Tharptown boys rack up big win
Winston Nolen scored 30 points to help the Tharptown Wildcats hang on and beat Athens Bible last week at Athens, 56-55. Nolen hit five three–pointers ...
by Bart Moss.
Belgreen Bulldogs
Belgreen alum shines as ‘super fan’ of alma mater
If there was a fan a school could call a Super Fan, it would be Jason Bolton at Belgreen. Bolton is a 2007 graduate of ...
by Bart Moss.
News
Pilgrim’s Pride gives back to community through Hometown Strong Initiative
JBS USA’s Hometown Strong Initiative is investing in more than 50 communities in the United States, and one of those communities is Russellville. Pilgrim’s Pride, ...
by Ciera Hughes.
News
Russellville holds prayer ceremony, tree lighting to kick off holiday season
Every year the Russellville Cultura Garden Club hosts the Every Light a Prayer for Peace Ceremony, but this year the celebration will be even bigger ...
by Ciera Hughes.
Franklin County
Vina to add new gas station, convenience store
It is not often the Town of Vina adds a new business, so citizens are buzzing as Mountain Express Convenience Store and Gas Station is ...
by Ciera Hughes.
News
Phil Campbell Christmas helps children
After the 2011 tornadoes brought devastation across Franklin County, Kristi Vandiver decided the community needed a program to help struggling families provide gifts for their ...
by Ciera Hughes.
Franklin County
Franklin County officials share tips to stay safe during holidays
While the holidays are some of the most joyful times, they can also be one of the most dangerous times, with an increase in house ...
by Ciera Hughes.
Franklin County
CSB promotes new chief administrative officer
Community Spirit Bank has announced the promotion of Emily Mays to chief administrative officer. Mays joins the bank’s executive management team bringing 15 years of ...
by Staff Reports.
Franklin County
FC youth competes in world shooting championship
Franklin County’s Camron Burks finished 22nd in the world in the FITASC World Cup shooting competition in Providence Hill Farm, Mississippi, earlier this month. FITASC ...
by Bart Moss.
News
RCS Board thanks teachers
Gov. Kay Ivey declared Nov. 16-22 as Teacher Appreciation Week, and the Russellville City Schools Board of Education used its board meeting as a chance ...
by Ciera Hughes.
Franklin County
DYW names Russellville winner for 2021
The annual Northwest Alabama Distinguished Young Women Scholarship Program was held Nov. 7 at The Clarion Inn in Muscle Shoals – and among the participants, ...
by Staff Reports.
Franklin County
FCS names Bart Moss principal at Tharptown
When Tharptown High School opened in 2007, Bart Moss said his father Bill Moss, who was superintendent at the time, had big plans for the ...
by Ciera Hughes.
Franklin County
Coronavirus dismantles basketball schedules
Basketball has barely begun, and the coronavirus pandemic is already wreaking havoc on basketball schedules. Locally, varsity basketball programs at Belgreen, Phil Campbell, Red Bay ...
by Bart Moss.
High School Sports
RHS’ Kailee Simpson signs to play at Calhoun
Russellville senior Kailee Simpson said she has known for a long time that she wanted to continue playing softball after high school and worked year-round ...
by Ciera Hughes.
High School Sports
RBHS’ Lila Blackburn signs for softball
Red Bay pitcher Lila Blackburn signed a scholarship this past week to continue her softball career at Copiah-Lincoln Community College in Wesson, Mississippi. Copiah-Lincoln is ...
by Bart Moss.
High School Sports
Russellville play-off run ends in Birmingham
The challenging but successful 2020 football season came to an end Friday night for the Russellville Golden Tigers at Birmingham’s Legion Field. Russellville took on ...
by Brannon King.
Franklin County
County faces Christmas cancellations
Christmas is always a festive time in Franklin County, with several events going on, but this year will be a little quieter thanks to the ...
by Ciera Hughes.
High School Sports
Varsity girls grab wins on court
Addison 68, Belgreen 62 Belgreen’s Emma Dempsey scored 37 points in a 68-62 loss to the Addison Bulldogs. Belgreen and Addison were tied 10-10 at ...
by Bart Moss.
High School Sports
PC boys open season with big triple-digit win
Phil Campbell Coach Shane Clay said his team had bought into what he was trying to instill in the Bobcat boys basketball program during the ...
by Bart Moss.
Franklin County
Red Bay prepares for Christmas fun
The City of Red Bay is trying to bring extra cheer to the end of the year with its annual Christmas celebration. Festivities will begin ...
by Ciera Hughes.
News
Local author releases first book
When Russellville’s Sherry Myrick decided to write down the story that had been in her head for more than ten years, it took almost as ...
by Ciera Hughes.
Franklin County
Women’s group seeks socks
The Franklin County Women’s Leadership Committee, a division of Alabama Farmers Federation, is seeking donations for its annual Cottons for Christmas drives. Donations requested are ...
by Staff Reports.
Franklin County
Courthouse ornaments honor essential workers
Every year students in Franklin County submit ornaments to help decorate the county courthouse Christmas tree, and this year the tree is dedicated to supporting ...
by Ciera Hughes.
High School Sports
THS’ Winston Nolen has career night in win over Phil Campbell
Winston Nolen had a career night, scoring 34 points, to lead the Tharptown Wildcats past the Phil Campbell Bobcats 80-72. Nolen scored 22 of his ...
by Bart Moss.
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