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Credit scores: What you need to know
First things first: credit scores and credit reports are two different things. I think the onslaught of media advertising “Get your free credit score now” ...
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Garden guru: Red Bay Mayor Charlene Fancher shares her happy place
Day in and day out, Red Bay Mayor Charlene Fancher can be found handling city business, from directing ...
Latino business owners meet with census committee
Although the majority of the meeting was held in Spanish, it was not hard to understand big steps ...
Cash Express shows gratitude to first responders
Every year Americans take Sept. 11 as a chance to remember the fallen and honor heroes from across ...
Spruce Pine Pottery exhibit, symposium feature at Tennessee Valley art museum
“Art & Tradition at Spruce Pine Pottery” will be exhibited Sep. 22 through Nov. 1 at the Tennessee ...
Features
Garden guru: Red Bay Mayor Charlene Fancher shares her happy place
Day in and day out, Red Bay Mayor Charlene Fancher can be found handling city business, from directing employees to promoting economic development to tackling ...
by Alison James.
Franklin County
Tunes, Tees golf tourney draws record participants
or six years, FAME Girls’ Ranch volunteer Buzz McKinney has helped organize the Tunes and Tees Golf Tournament, but this year the tournament reached new ...
by Ciera Hughes.
News
Education Foundation hosts annual 5K, fun run
Supporting students and teachers is something about which members of the Russellville City Schools Education Foundation are passionate, which is why they are excited about ...
by Staff Reports.
News
Red Bay prepares for Founders Day
The day community members in Red Bay mark on their calendars has finally come: Saturday, Bay Tree Park will be transformed for Red Bay’s annual ...
by Ciera Hughes.
Franklin County
Community supports State of Schools
This year the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce followed suit of several other counties by hosting a State of the Schools event for community members ...
by Ciera Hughes.
High School Sports
Two county teams face off this Friday
Three games this week involve county teams: Vina will host Phil Campbell for homecoming, Russellville will host West Point, and Tharptown will travel to Tanner. ...
by Bart Moss.
High School Sports
Bobcats fall to Clements
The Phil Campbell Bobcat offense did its part Friday night, racking up 292 yards of total offense and scoring 28 points. The defense, however, couldn’t ...
by Bart Moss.
High School Sports
Lady Golden Tigers seek consistency on volleyball court
The early part of the 2019 volleyball season for the Russellville Lady Golden Tigers has been a struggle. RHS took on seven different opponents over ...
by Brannon King.
High School Sports
Golden Tigers build depth while rolling Hayden
The Russellville Golden Tigers traveled to Hayden Friday night to take on the Wildcats and continued their football success on the ground and through the ...
by Brannon King.
High School Sports
Vina Red Devils blow out Cherokee Indians 58-18 for second win of season
After picking up their first win in more than a year, the Vina Red Devils followed up with major exclamation point – a 58-18 win ...
by Bart Moss.
High School Sports
Tiger defense downs Addison
With seconds to go in the game, the Red Bay Tigers stopped a potential game-winning drive by the Addison Bulldogs on third-and-goal at the five-yard ...
by Bart Moss.
News
Coaching leads to RMS principal position
When first-year principal of Russellville Middle School Tony Bonds graduated from Russellville High School in 2001, he moved to Oxford, Miss., on a football scholarship ...
by Ciera Hughes.
News
AFTT wins region championship in dance
AFTT might be a small dance studio from a small town, but its students are making big names for themselves as the 2019 Power Rankings ...
by Ciera Hughes.
Belgreen Bulldogs
Belgreen girls win Silver Bracket at Shoals tourney
The Belgreen Bulldogs volleyball team won the Silver Bracket of the First Metro Bank Tournament at Muscle Shoals High School Saturday. The Bulldogs got wins ...
by Bart Moss.
Franklin County
Franklin County Schools promote perfect attendance
“Eighty percent of success is showing up.” —Woody Allen That famous quote, for which Allen took credit, was probably said in jest, but there is ...
by Bart Moss.
Franklin County
RHS hosts Northwest Alabama Marching Classic
Russellville High School will host the Northwest Alabama Marching Classic Sept. 28 at the RHS football stadium, featuring an array of talent from across the ...
by Ciera Hughes.
High School Sports
Lady Golden Tigers get first volleyball wins of season
The Russellville varsity volleyball team had a successful tri-match Sept. 3 versus Belgreen and Hamilton to get their first wins of 2019. The Lady Golden ...
by Brannon King.
News
Cash Express shows gratitude to first responders
Every year Americans take Sept. 11 as a chance to remember the fallen and honor heroes from across the world. Cash Express is no different, ...
by Ciera Hughes.
News
Russellville library showcases Native American demonstration
Thursday the community will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in Native American culture as the Russellville Public Library partners with Oka Kapassa. The Oka ...
by Ciera Hughes.
News
Marching 100 celebrates 75 years ‘Forever Golden’
Russellville band director Jeremy Willis said although organizing a halftime show only takes a few months, this year’s show is one he has been thinking ...
by Ciera Hughes.
Franklin County
Tea time promises special memories for mothers, daughters
The majority of little girls spend their days practicing princess etiquette over a tea party with stuffed animals, but this Saturday they will have a ...
by Ciera Hughes.
Franklin County
FAME Girls’ Ranch holds annual fundraiser
Shenandoah, featuring Marty Raybon, performed Sept. 5 at the Marriott Shoals Conference Center in Florence for the Fourth Annual Tunes and Tees Music Event, a ...
by María Camp.
News
BTCPA announces 2019-2020 season
The Bay Tree Council for the Performing Arts in Red Bay has announced production selections for its 2019-2020 season. The first BTCPA show to grace ...
by Staff Reports.
News
Aderholt visits RBHS bank
U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt visited Red Bay High School’s branch of Community Spirit Bank Aug. 30 to learn about the financial literacy programs available to ...
by Ciera Hughes.
Franklin County
Chamber of Commerce hosts State of Schools luncheon
At times it can seem difficult to keep up with what all is happening in local schools, but Thursday, community members can update themselves over ...
by Ciera Hughes.
High School Sports
Vina picks up first win against Phillips
The Vina Red Devils picked up a big win Friday night with an 8-7 victory over the Phillips Bears. The win ended a 12-game losing ...
by Bart Moss.
High School Sports
Golden Tigers swat Yellow Jackets to open region play
The Russellville Golden Tigers opened Class 5A, Region 7 play with a 41-7 win over the Corner Yellow Jackets. It was the first home game ...
by Brannon King.
High School Sports
Bobcats barrel past Lexington
After struggling in the season opener at Red Bay last week, Luke Barnwell was on target as he led the Phil Campbell Bobcats past the ...
by Bart Moss.
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