Franklin County
Spruce Pine Day festival returns Oct. 16
Spruce Pine Day, always the third Saturday in October, will be held Oct. 16 at the Spruce Pine Museum and in the downtown area. Festivities ...
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Be our guest
“When we first bought this house, we never imagined we’d be running a guesthouse, but we want to ...
Spruce Pine Day festival returns Oct. 16
Spruce Pine Day, always the third Saturday in October, will be held Oct. 16 at the Spruce Pine ...
Teams look to rebound from week of losses
PCHS (4-3; 3-1) at East Lawrence (2-5; 2-2) The Phil Campbell Bobcats will travel to East Lawrence this ...
Next generation performs with Kerry Gilbert Band
Hugh Banks, a member of the Kerry Gilbert Band, welcomes his granddaughter, Kami Collier, to the Roxy stage ...
Features
Be our guest
“When we first bought this house, we never imagined we’d be running a guesthouse, but we want to promote Red Bay, and this is a ...
by María Camp.
Franklin County
Get help accessing veterans services
Although based out of Marion County, veterans service officer Marlon Holloway, 58, a retired Marine, comes to the Franklin County Courthouse in Russellville every Thursday ...
by María Camp.
High School Sports
Tigers, Bobcats, Wildcats, Red Devils all fall in tough losses
The Red Bay Tigers and Phil Campbell Bobcats both took tough losses Friday night. Red Bay lost to Hatton 16-14, and Phil Campbell lost to ...
by Bart Moss.
Franklin County
PHOTOS: Hodges celebrates Spirit Saturday
The community enjoys music, food and fun at the Spirit of Hodges festival Oct. 9.
by María Camp.
High School Sports
RHS volleyball celebrates senior night
The Russellville volleyball team celebrated senior night Sept. 14. The Golden Tigers and the Brooks Lions battled it out on the court for five sets ...
by Brannon King.
High School Sports
Tharptown honors volleyball seniors
Senior volleyball players at Tharptown are (from left) Amber Felix, Leslie Staggs, Taylor Cameron, Jaiden Gaston and Courtney Ballard.
by Bart Moss.
High School Sports
Phil Campbell honors volleyball seniors
Senior volleyball players at Phil Campbell are (from left) Faith Cook, Harley Cummings and Jade Roberson.
by Bart Moss.
News
Spirit of Hodges festival returns Oct. 8-9
Each October the town of Hodges comes alive for one of the community’s biggest yearly events. The annual Spirit of Hodges festival will kick off ...
by María Camp.
High School Sports
PHOTOS: Wildcats herald Homecoming with parade
Prior to their Sept. 24 Homecoming game, the Tharptown Wildcats started getting pepped up with the traditional Homecoming parade. The Wildcats went on to smash ...
by Bart Moss.
Galleries
PHOTOS: Almost Elton John
“Almost Elton John,” portrayed by performer Jerred Price, and the RocketMen perform at the Roxy Sept. 25.
by María Camp.
Belgreen Bulldogs
Red Bay wins Franklin County Volleyball Tournament
In the second year of their program, the Red Bay Tigers have won the Franklin County Volleyball Tournament, which took place at Belgreen Saturday. “Saturday ...
by Bart Moss.
High School Sports
Russellville crushes Ardmore for Homecoming victory
The Russellville Golden Tigers hosted Ardmore Friday night for the Homecoming football game and dominated on the field from start to finish for a 51-0 ...
by Brannon King.
High School Sports
Red Bay upends Sheffield
Aiden Quinn scored three touchdowns to lead the Red Bay Tigers to a 34-20 win over the Sheffield Bulldogs Friday. Quinn carried the ball 11 ...
by Bart Moss.
High School Sports
Phil Campbell routes Colbert Heights
Kyle Pace threw for four touchdown passes as the Phil Campbell Bobcats routed the Colbert Heights Wildcats 42-7 to remain unbeaten in region play. “We’ve ...
by Bart Moss.
High School Sports
Franklin football teams battle to end season strong
PCHS (4-2; 3-0) hosts Lauderdale County (7-0; 4-0) THURSDAY Phil Campbell and Lauderdale County are fighting for the top spot in Class 3A Region 8. ...
by Bart Moss.
Franklin County
FC Commission OKs budget
In a special called meeting Sept. 29, the Franklin County Commission approved its fiscal year 2021-2022 annual budget of approximately $14,331,043.99 – divided as follows, ...
by María Camp.
Franklin County
RPD, RCS partner to raise funds for families of fallen Sheffield officer, FC sheriff
Russellville City Schools and the Russellville Police Department are partnering to raise funds that will support the families of two local law enforcement officers. The ...
by María Camp.
News
Phil Campbell council tables fire chief change
Rumor had it the Phil Campbell City Council would be considering a shake-up in the local volunteer fire department. The council was reportedly set to ...
by María Camp.
Features
Gardening with grandkids: Couple inspires gardening love in next generation
“I just do it because I like it.” With that simple statement, Jimmy Poss encompasses his feelings about his luscious backyard garden, where he grows ...
by Alison James.
News
Saving a life
The Russellville City Council held its regular meeting Sept. 20 at 6 p.m. – and, among its business items, recognized a hero. Russellville Police Officer ...
by María Camp.
Franklin County
Northwest Regional Library offers books by mail to qualifying Franklin County residents
In celebration of Library Card Sign-up Month, the Northwest Regional Library is reminding people of its Books by Mail program. Participation is open to qualifying ...
by María Camp.
News
NW-SCC to host three COVID-19 vaccine clinics in October
Northwest-Shoals Community College will host COVID-19 vaccine clinics this month. Clinics will be offered Oct. 5, 14 and 19 in the Patriot Center gym on ...
by Staff Reports.
Franklin County
County applies for scrap tire removal grant
The Franklin County Commission voted to apply for a grant to pay for scrap tire removal in its regular meeting Sept. 20. “If approved, the ...
by María Camp.
High School Sports
A Look Ahead: Football faces week six action
PCHS (3-2) at Colbert Heights (3-3) The Phil Campbell Bobcats will try to shake off a tough homecoming loss to Haleyville as they travel to ...
by Bart Moss.
News
Russellville Public Library celebrates Banned Books Week
Russellville Public Library is spotlighting frequently banned or challenged books during 2021’s Banned Books Week, from Sept. 26 through Oct. 2. Among the titles that ...
by María Camp.
Franklin County
Listerhill Foundation provides new socks, shoes to every TES student
The Listerhill Foundation presented all 500 children at Tharptown Elementary School with a new pair of brand-name athletic shoes and five pairs of Bombas socks ...
by María Camp.
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