College Sports
RHS baseball alums face NCAA seasons cut short by virus
They have produced game-winning home runs, pitched strikeouts and made catches and throws that wowed the crowd. They have won state championships, and a couple ...
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Players, coaches celebrate athletics return with hard work
To say student-athletes were excited to get back on campus and get to work Monday would be an ...
Studios offer students virtual lessons during coronavirus pandemic shutdown
Things have not looked the same for local businesses since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, but local ...
Council cancels Jam on Sloss Lake
After much consideration, the Russellville City Council unanimously voted at their Monday meeting to cancel this year’s Fourth ...
Coronavirus cancels PC Hoedown
Every year people travel to Franklin County to enjoy the Phil Campbell Hoedown, but this year will be ...
High School Sports
Players, coaches celebrate athletics return with hard work
To say student-athletes were excited to get back on campus and get to work Monday would be an understatement. In the two and a half ...
by Bart Moss.
Franklin County
Watermelon Festival planning continues
Despite the unknowns of the COVID-19 pandemic, planning is continuing as usual for the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce Watermelon Festival. Set for Aug. 21-22, ...
by Ciera Hughes.
Franklin County
Libraries forego summer programs
After much thought and consideration, Russellville Public Library and Weatherford Library in Red Bay have decided not to host summer reading programs this year because ...
by Ciera Hughes.
Franklin County
Local businesses begin to reopen under more relaxed state restrictions
Local businesses have had to learn to operate differently since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, but things are finally returning to normal – or ...
by Ciera Hughes.
News
West Elementary receives grants
West Elementary School has received two different grants from the Alabama Department of Early Childhood Development that will benefit both Pre-K and kindergarten classes. WES ...
by Ciera Hughes.
Franklin County
United Way accepts funding applications from distressed non-profit agencies
The United Way of Northwest Alabama has been raising money through the Northwest Alabama COVID-19 Emergency Fund since March. Even prior to the Stay-at-Home Order ...
by Staff Reports.
High School Sports
More local athletes make state all-star teams
Three local athletes were selected to the North-South all-star spring sports squads; however, these student-athletes will not get to compete in the annual All-Star Sports ...
by Bart Moss.
High School Sports
RHS football players catch attention of college recruiters
Things have been quiet on high school football fields lately, but a group of Russellville Golden Tigers are still drawing interest from colleges and universities ...
by Brannon King.
Franklin County
LifeSouth tests all blood donors for COVID-19 antibodies
As the coronavirus pandemic has worn on, LifeSouth Community Blood Centers has continued to encourage blood donation to maintain the supply needed by local hospitals. ...
by Staff Reports.
Franklin County
NW-SCC to disburse $1M in CARES funds
Northwest-Shoals Community College President Dr. Glenda Colagross announced in an email to students earlier this week that $1,034,735 from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic ...
by Staff Reports.
High School Sports
State gives all-clear for student-athletes to return to campus
High school coaches and athletes got the news last week they’ve been waiting to hear for more than two months: It’s time to get back ...
by Bart Moss.
News
Downtown welcomes sidewalk dining
After a request from a local business owner, sidewalk dining is now allowed on Jackson Avenue after approval by the Russellville City Council. This will ...
by Ciera Hughes.
Franklin County
Safer at home order continues
Whether there are too many or too few restrictions on citizens in light of COVID-19 is a matter of opinion – and, in some arenas, ...
by Alison James.
Franklin County
Jack Daniels donates hand sanitizer to county
Jack Daniel’s Distillery is momentarily stepping away from the alcoholic beverages it is known for to take part in helping with the COVID-19 virus by ...
by Ciera Hughes.
News
Council postpones Ronnie McDowell for 2020
The coronavirus continues to monopolize the headlines, and Franklin County events have not been immune to its effects. Because of the pandemic, the Franklin County ...
by Staff Reports.
Franklin County
Franklin County Schools makes summer program plans
Summer programs for schoolchildren are not a new concept in Franklin County, but this year things will look different because of the COVID-19 pandemic. In ...
by Ciera Hughes.
Franklin County
NW-SCC begins summer semester online
As Northwest-Shoals Community College looks to begin its summer session, classes will look a little different for students and professors as the college adjusts to ...
by Ciera Hughes.
Features
Why I Love Franklin County: Jeremy Willis
Jeremy Willis is a familiar fixture at Russellville High School as the director of the Marching Hundred band, as well as the concert and pep ...
by Alison James.
Features
Their piece of the sky: Family pursues agritourism dreams at Rusty Armadillo Farm
On 61 acres of rural beauty in Hodges, Tracy and Doug McCauley and their children enjoy the peace that comes from finding a place that ...
by Alison James.
Franklin County
Blood shortages continue in wake of COVID-19
The impact of COVID-19 continues to affect the local blood supply, according to LifeSouth, as canceled blood drives throughout the coming months are causing a ...
by Staff Reports.
Franklin County
Bank Independent sews, delivers more than 1,000 masks to local hospitals
With the onset of the coronavirus, businesses and groups across the nation have identified ways to go beyond their usual scope of service and help ...
by Staff Reports.
Franklin County
PHOTOS: Vina Senior Spotlight
Vina held 2020 commencement exercises May 21.
by Staff Reports.
Franklin County
PHOTOS: Tharptown Senior Spotlight, H-Z
Tharptown High School will hold commencement exercises May 21 at 7 p.m. For more photos, click the link below or check out the C section ...
by Staff Reports.
Franklin County
PHOTOS: Tharptown Senior Spotlight, A-G
Tharptown High School will hold commencement exercises May 21 at 7 p.m. For more photos, click the link below or check out the C section ...
by Staff Reports.
Franklin County
PHOTOS: Belgreen Senior Spotlight
Belgreen High School will hold commencement exercises May 21 at 7 p.m.
by Staff Reports.
High School Sports
AHSAA cancels summer competitions
The Alabama High School Athletic Association announced this week that all summer competitions for 2020 have been cancelled. In a press release, AHSAA representatives said ...
by Bart Moss.
High School Sports
2020 All-Star Sports Week falls victim to coronavirus
The Alabama High School Athletic Association announced on Monday that the annual All-Star Sports Week in July has been cancelled for this year. Several local ...
by Bart Moss.
College Sports
Red Bay alum continues to excel at Memphis
University of Memphis golfer Isaiah Jackson, a senior and graduate from Red Bay High School, has been selected to the NCAA Division 1 PING All-America ...
by Bart Moss.
High School Sports
Q&A with Ethan Howard, Russellville High School tennis senior
Q: How old were you when you started playing tennis? A: 16 Q: Was there anyone special in your life who helped you become a ...
by Bart Moss.
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