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RUSSELLVILLE — When organizers landed country music star Tracy Byrd as the headline performer for the 45th annual Franklin County Watermelon Festival,...
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RUSSELLVILLE – A 19-year-old Russellville High School graduate was deported from the United States on Aug. 9, according to the Department of Homeland ...
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RED BAY — The 1923 steam locomotive at the Railroad Park is getting a new paint job as work on a concrete pad, lighting and other features continues....
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RUSSELLVILLE — Some avenues and streets downtown will be closing Thursday afternoon in preparation for the 45th Franklin County Watermelon Festival. S...
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RED BAY —A second Flock Safety automated license plate reader has been installed as the city prepares for a special meeting Monday on a proposed polic...
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MOST UNUSUAL First place: Lorena Bonilla (Russellville) BEST DRESSED First place: Aymar Bonilla (Russellville) Second place: Candy Owens (La...
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RUSSELLVILLE — Local pet owners struggling to afford veterinary care are being urged to take advantage of a free wellness clinic on Thursday as a chan...
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RUSSSELLVILLE – Liberty Learning Foundation programs at Russellville Middle School now extend through all three grade levels with sixth graders studyi...
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RUSSELLVILLE GOLDEN TIGERS
RUSSELLVILLE LOOKS TO RIDE HIGGINS’ BOOST
It was going to take a great opportunity for Darrell Higgins to leave Mars Hill at the end of last season.
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Few things are more important to Alabama’s economy than a reliable freight rail system. Our manufacturers depend on it. Our farmers depend on it. Our ...
High School Sports
As the Vina High School football team prepares for kickoff, the Red Devils are embracing a deliberate, forward- looking vision. Entering his fourth se...
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In an era when hospitals, pipelines and school districts have all fallen victim to cyberattacks, it’s reassuring to learn Russellville’s water supply ...
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HERE AND NOW
Russellville First Baptist Church earlier this month celebrated 159 years of existence. At the annual homecoming celebration, we welcomed many new and...
High School Sports
THARPTOWN – The Wildcats may not be competing for a region title or playoff berth this season, but the message for head coach Brian White and his team...
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MUSCLE SHOALS — Since she was eight years old, Muscle Shoals native Makalyn Heaslett recalls sitting in front of a television screen watching the crow...
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RUSSELLVILLE — As cyclosporiasis cases continue to climb in north Alabama, some local shoppers are cutting lettuce out of their routines altogether — ...
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More than 30,000 Franklin County residents as visitors from nearby counties turned out for the 45th annual Watermelon Festival in downtown Russellvill...
High School Sports
RUSSELLVILLE — After a record-setting 2025 season, Russellville’s varsity volleyball team enters this year with a simple message from head coach Madis...
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Since its inception in 2021, the Phil Campbell High School volleyball program has established itself as a perennial area contender. In just five years...
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Experience will be one of the biggest strengths for the Belgreen Bulldogs volleyball team, with a roster filled with players who have spent years comp...
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The Red Bay Tigers volleyball team is bringing a new approach to the court this year, with a stronger focus on defense, teamwork and mental toughness.
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THARPTOWN — Lori Huffacker is entering her second season at the helm of the Wildcats’ volleyball program, and she’s hoping her team can pick up right ...
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The Vina Red Devils volleyball program is still growing, but coach Brittany Pannell said the players are showing steady improvement and a willingness ...
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PHIL CAMPBELL — Northwest-Shoals Community College volleyball coach Susie Tverberg believes she’s built something different heading into this season: ...
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RUSSELLVILLE — Franklin County pet owners can receive free pet food, vaccines and wellness services Thursday as part of Monte’s 10 County Challenge. T...
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July 28 Patricia Anne Pratt to Tiffany Anne Borden, small estate affidavit Debra Aldridge and Cynthia Friend to Cassidy Bree Aldridge and Haylee A...
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RUSSELLVILLE – Franklin County Sheriff Shannon Oliver hasn’t seen much turnover within his department lately and he wants to keep it that way.
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RUSSELLVILLE — The Russellville City Council has approved a contract for Scott King to serve as a school resource officer (SRO) for the city schools....
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RUSSELLVILLE — As cyberattacks on U.S. water systems climb nationwide, local officials say a combination of rigorous safety protocols and old-fashione...
MOST UNUSUAL First place: Lorena Bonilla (Russellville) BEST DRESSED First place: Aymar Bonilla (Russellville) Second place: Candy Owens (Lawren...
August 20, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE — When organizers landed country music star Tracy Byrd as the headline performer for the 45th annual Franklin County Watermelon Festival,...
August 19, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE – A 19-year-old Russellville High School graduate was deported from the United States on Aug. 9, according to the Department of Homeland ...
August 19, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE — Local pet owners struggling to afford veterinary care are being urged to take advantage of a free wellness clinic on Thursday as a chan...
August 19, 2026
RED BAY — The 1923 steam locomotive at the Railroad Park is getting a new paint job as work on a concrete pad, lighting and other features continues....
August 19, 2026
Few things are more important to Alabama’s economy than a reliable freight rail system. Our manufacturers depend on it. Our farmers depend on it. Our ...
August 19, 2026
In an era when hospitals, pipelines and school districts have all fallen victim to cyberattacks, it’s reassuring to learn Russellville’s water supply ...
August 19, 2026
Russellville First Baptist Church earlier this month celebrated 159 years of existence. At the annual homecoming celebration, we welcomed many new and...
August 19, 2026
The district attorney’s office and school administrators in Franklin County and Russellville are participating in a program which aims to address trua...
August 12, 2026
Alabama has earned some well-deserved credit for taking steps to combat civic amnesia. State law mandates that students pass a 100-question citizenshi...
August 12, 2026
It was going to take a great opportunity for Darrell Higgins to leave Mars Hill at the end of last season.
August 19, 2026
As the Vina High School football team prepares for kickoff, the Red Devils are embracing a deliberate, forward- looking vision. Entering his fourth se...
August 19, 2026