High School Sports
Lady Golden Tigers’ softball season ends at North Regional
The 2022 Russellville High School varsity softball season came to an end with the Lady Golden Tigers going 2-2 in the double-elimination AHSAA Class 5A ...
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RHS girls’ tennis team receives recognition for successes
The RHS girls’ varsity tennis team received recognition during the May 2 Russellville City Council meeting, along with ...
Golden Tigers outlast Mustangs to earn return to state championship
The Russellville Golden Tigers are headed back to play for the AHSAA Class 5A baseball state championship. In ...
RES gets nod as CLAS Banner School for District 7
Russellville Elementary has been named the 2021 Council for Leaders in Alabama Schools Banner School for District 7 ...
Distinguished Through the Decades: 1996, Felecia (Wallace) Rutledge
Progress 2022: Distinguished Through the Decades Valedictorian, cheerleader, Rural Health Scholar and member of the Math Team, Fellowship ...
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RHS girls’ tennis team receives recognition for successes
The RHS girls’ varsity tennis team received recognition during the May 2 Russellville City Council meeting, along with their coach, Charlotte Dollar, and assistant coach, ...
by María Camp.
High School Sports
RHS soccer takes second in state
The Russellville boys’ soccer team went to Huntsville for the AHSAA Class 4A-5A Final Four for the second straight year and came up just short ...
by Brannon King.
Franklin County
County addresses roadwork projects
The Franklin County Commission announced plans during its May 16 meeting for roadwork improvements and repairs across the county. HIGHWAY 27 BRIDGE The Highway 27 ...
by María Camp.
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Summer reading fun comes to RPL
Registration is underway through May 31 for Oceans of Possibilities, the Russellville Public Library’s free summer reading program. Fully sponsored by Pilgrim’s this year, the ...
by María Camp.
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Russellville High School seniors participate in performing arts signing day
Russellville High School held a signing ceremony May 11 in the RCS auditorium to celebrate its seniors who will be going to college on performance ...
by María Camp.
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Pilgrim’s sponsors RPL’s summer reading program
Thanks to a recent donation made by Pilgrim’s to the tune of $3,250, the Russellville Public Library summer reading program is fully funded for this ...
by María Camp.
High School Sports
Red Bay falls in Class 2A regionals
The Red Bay Tigers’ softball season came to a close this past week in the Class 2A North Region softball tournament in Florence. Red Bay ...
by Bart Moss.
High School Sports
Red Devil takes third in state
Vina’s Cayden Lawler places third in the 1A State Track and Field Shot Put event.
by Bart Moss.
News
PC Elementary hosts Art in Park
Phil Campbell Elementary School students let their creative talents shine this week – and put them on display for the community. PCES celebrated Art in ...
by María Camp.
High School Sports
Phil Campbell Bobcats see repeat hopes dashed
The Phil Campbell Bobcats’ hopes of repeating as Class 3A champions were dashed in an 8-4 game three loss to the Piedmont Bulldogs Wednesday. Piedmont, ...
by Bart Moss.
News
RHS seniors sign intent to become teachers
Russellville High School senior Future Teachers of America members signed statements declaring their intent to become teachers in a signing ceremony held in the school ...
by María Camp.
High School Sports
Historic season ends for Wildcat soccer
The Tharptown Wildcat soccer team’s historic season came to an end Friday night in a 2-1 loss to Collinsville in the Class 1A-3A quarterfinals. The ...
by Bart Moss.
News
Russellville’s CNP director earns top state honor
In a congratulatory reception at the Russellville City Schools central office May 9, RCS Child Nutrition Program Director Elaine Vaughn was honored as the Alabama ...
by María Camp.
Belgreen Bulldogs
Belgreen falls in area, advances to substate
The Belgreen Bulldogs, 27-17, finished runner–up in the Class 1A Area 14 tournament this past week. The Bulldogs opened the tournament with wins over Vina ...
by Bart Moss.
High School Sports
Red Bay wins third straight area title
The Red Bay Lady Tigers, 17-9, have won their third straight area title in dramatic fashion for the third straight time. Lana Bell doubled to ...
by Bart Moss.
High School Sports
RHS sweeps Leeds in baseball playoffs to advance to 5A semifinals
The Russellville baseball team hosted the Leeds Greenwave in round three of the AHSAA Class 5A playoffs, and the Golden Tigers got the sweep to ...
by Brannon King.
High School Sports
Russellville softball advances to regionals with runner-up finish in area tourney
The Russellville Lady Golden Tigers traveled to West Point to compete in the Class 5A, Area 15, tournament and went 2-2 during two days of ...
by Brannon King.
High School Sports
Russellville boys earn return to Huntsville for soccer final four
The Russellville High School boys’ soccer team is headed back to the final four of the AHSAA Class 4A-5A state tournament in Huntsville for the ...
by Brannon King.
High School Sports
Bobcats advance to semifinals for third straight year
The defending state champion Phil Campbell Bobcats advanced to the Class 3A semifinals for the third straight year, beating Elkmont 2-1 in three games. Phil ...
by Bart Moss.
News
Gov. Kay Ivey visits Red Bay
While speaking and touring Tiffin Motorhomes during a visit to Red Bay May 9, Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey voiced her support for the State Parks ...
by María Camp.
Franklin County
THS announces Tuesday blood drive
Tharptown High School’s chapter of the National Honor Society will host a LifeSouth blood drive May 10 from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in front ...
by Staff Reports.
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Red Bay Museum co-hosts Tammy Wynette celebration
A celebration of the life and legacy of Tammy Wynette is on the horizon for Red Bay Museum. May 14 the Red Bay Museum and ...
by María Camp.
News
Caboose moves to new home in downtown Red Bay
Visitors and community members alike came together in downtown Red Bay May 4 to watch as Jeremy Funderburk and his team transported a caboose from ...
by María Camp.
Franklin County
CB&S Bank celebrates local rocketry teams in advance of nationals
CB&S Bank honored Russellville and Tharptown’s rocketry teams Monday evening with a public reception to celebrate their successes as they prepare to blast off to ...
by María Camp.
Galleries
PHOTOS: Historic Roxy Theatre presents “Salute to Broadway”
“The Roxy’s Salute to Broadway,” written and directed by Hillary Malone Hall, takes the stage April 28-30 and May 1 at the Historic Roxy Theatre ...
by María Camp.
News
RHS students take part in state FBLA competition
Russellville High School members of the Future Business Leaders of America participated in the state competition in Mobile April 20-21. More than 4,500 high school ...
by María Camp.
News
Red Bay Garden Club, RBHS ag department hold plant sale
The Red Bay Garden Club and Red Bay High School ag department join forces to host their annual joint plant sale April 30.
by María Camp.
Franklin County
Dog attack results in woman’s death
Investigators have arrested Brandy Lee Dowdy for manslaughter and dangerous dog law, also known as Emily’s Law, after a dog attack apparently ended a woman’s ...
