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PHOTOS: RCS bands perform winter concert

PHOTOS BY MARÍA CAMP The Russellville City Schools auditorium fills with the sound of music Dec. 5. when ... Read more | Add your comment

East Franklin Junior High presents Homecoming Court

7th Grade Rep. Kaden England, daughter of James England and Kayla Blacksmith, esc. Bentlee Sealey, son of Clarence ... Read more | Add your comment

Red Bay sneaks by Sulligent

The Red Bay Tigers held off the Sulligent Blue Devils to win 57-56. Lawson Glover led the Tigers ... Read more | Add your comment

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PHOTOS: RCS bands perform winter concert

PHOTOS BY MARÍA CAMP The Russellville City Schools auditorium fills with the sound of music Dec. 5. when a winter concert shows off the skills ... Read more | Add your comment

by María Camp.

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PHOTOS: Red Bay holds annual tree lighting ceremony

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by María Camp.

News

Every Light a Prayer for Peace, Christmas tree lighting set for Dec. 7

The annual Every Light a Prayer for Peace and Christmas tree lighting ceremony, sponsored by the Cultura Garden Club, takes place Dec. 7 at 4:15 ... Read more | Add your comment

by Staff Reports.

High School Sports

Russellville uses sharp shooting to get season-opening boys’ basketball victory over Red Bay

BOYS The Russellville Golden Tigers opened the varsity boys’ basketball season with a hard-fought 76-71 home win over the Red Bay Tigers. Russellville’s EJ King ... Read more | Add your comment

by Brannon King.

High School Sports

Tharptown boys get trio of wins

The Tharptown varsity boys knocked off Addison, Colbert Heights and Lindsay Lane last week. Edwin Vela led the Wildcats to a 54-24 win over Lindsay ... Read more | Add your comment

by Bart Moss.

High School Sports

Bobcats basketball team scores two wins, has close loss

Leela Baker led the Bobcats in scoring in two wins and a close loss last week. Baker shared the scoring lead with Macy Hardy in ... Read more | Add your comment

by Bart Moss.

Belgreen Bulldogs

Belgreen beats Vina for Homecoming win

The Belgreen varsity girls celebrated Homecoming with a win over county rival Vina 53-35. Vina started off hot, taking a 20-17 lead in the first ... Read more | Add your comment

by Bart Moss.

Franklin County

Plant pollinator paradise: top tips for growing native species at home

Want beautiful blooms and butterflies in the yard? Fall is a great season for planting native species that will attract butterflies, bees and other pollinators. ... Read more | Add your comment

by Staff Reports.

Franklin County

TODAY: Red Bay celebrates with Christmas in the Bay 

Participating businesses are holding open house events today from 1-4:30 p.m. in downtown Red Bay. The Red Bay Museum is open with free admission. Carriage ... Read more | Add your comment

by Staff Reports.

Franklin County

TODAY: FC celebrates Christmas at Sloss Lake 

Those looking for seasonal fun may find just what they’re looking for this afternoon in Russellville from 1:30-7:30 p.m. with the first Christmas at Sloss ... Read more | Add your comment

by María Camp.

Franklin County

PHOTOS: Russellville First Baptist Church hosts second annual Walk Thru Bethlehem

PHOTOS BY MARÍA CAMP Russellville First Baptist Church has a lot of extra activity this week as around 180 people bring to life the church’s ... Read more | Add your comment

by María Camp.

High School Sports

Basketball season overview: Vina

GIRLS Longtime Vina coach Richie Hester believes if teams are going to have success this year, they are going to have to adopt a ‘Never ... Read more | Add your comment

by Bart Moss.

High School Sports

Basketball season overview: Phil Campbell

GIRLS The Phil Campbell varsity girls basketball team will look a little different this year, but will play the same way that has helped them ... Read more | Add your comment

by Bart Moss.

High School Sports

Basketball season overview: Russellville

BOYS The Russellville varsity boys’ basketball team returns a large group of experienced players that had key roles during the Golden Tigers’ run to the ... Read more | Add your comment

by Brannon King.

News

RHS takes part in ACLAC week

Representatives from various colleges visited Russellville High School during the annual Alabama College Application Campaign week. “I would like to thank our colleges for coming ... Read more | Add your comment

by María Camp.

Belgreen Bulldogs

Basketball season overview: Belgreen

GIRLS With a core group of starters returning and all underclassmen, the Belgreen varsity girls are poised for two solid years of basketball. “We have ... Read more | Add your comment

by Bart Moss.

High School Sports

Basketball season overview: Tharptown

GIRLS First year varsity basketball coach Kamri Fleming has something in common with the majority of her team – they are learning together. Four out ... Read more | Add your comment

by Bart Moss.

Franklin County

Russellville First Baptist Church hosts second annual Walk Thru Bethlehem 

Russellville First Baptist Church has a lot of extra activity this week as around 180 people bring to life the church’s second annual Walk Thru ... Read more | Add your comment

by María Camp.

Hodges

Hodges sets Dec. 3 for annual memory tree lighting ceremony

Preparations are underway for Hodges’ annual memory tree lighting event. It’s scheduled for Dec. 3 at 6 p.m. in Hodges Town Park. Paper angel decorations, ... Read more | Add your comment

by María Camp.

Features

An enduring legacy: College Avenue Elementary looms large in memory

Once upon a time, in a place not far away, there stood a school. More than bricks and books and tests and games, it’s where ... Read more | Add your comment

by María Camp.

Belgreen Bulldogs

Belgreen boys basketball team picks up pair of holiday wins

The Belgreen Bulldogs had a good Thanksgiving break picking up a close win over Hubbertville and blowing out Waterloo. Jonathan Mendoza scored 18 points to ... Read more | Add your comment

by Bart Moss.

Galleries

PHOTOS: RPL hosts Turkeys, Tinsel and Glitter event

CONTRIBUTED Russellville Public Library hosted Turkeys, Tinsel and Glitter this past week. Read more | Add your comment

by Staff Reports.

High School Sports

Russellville varsity girls start basketball season 3-1

The Russellville varsity girls basketball team is off to a winning start to the season. The Lady Golden Tigers, led by head coach Jermaine Groce, ... Read more | Add your comment

by Brannon King.

High School Sports

Phil Campbell varsity girls basketball team splits at Clements tournament

The Phil Campbell varsity girls basketball team split games at the Clements Thanksgiving tournament, beating Westminster Christian 46-21 and losing to Vinemont 63-52. Macy Hardy ... Read more | Add your comment

by Bart Moss.

News

ICC selects 2024 orientation leaders

Itawamba Community College has selected leaders for the incoming freshman orientation sessions, which begin in April – including one from Franklin County. They include Ally ... Read more | Add your comment

by Staff Reports.

Belgreen

PHOTOS: Belgreen High School Homecoming Court

Hannah Borden Parents: Rodney and Amy Borden Grandparents: Dennis and Carolyn Clark and Leon and Darlene Borden Escort: Zaden Johnson Escort’s parents: Bradley Johnson and ... Read more | Add your comment

by Staff Reports.

Franklin County

Mountain View Baptist Church gives thanks by giving back 

With 75 volunteers cooking, serving and delivering for the 23rd annual event, Mountain View Baptist Church in Phil Campbell served 605 free Thanksgiving dinners — 29 more ... Read more | Add your comment

by María Camp.

Franklin County

Happy Thanksgiving!

Wishing you and your loved ones a wonderful holiday! Read more | Add your comment

by Staff Reports.

Franklin County

Mountain View Baptist Church serves free Thanksgiving dinners 

Mountain View Baptist Church in Phil Campbell is serving free Thanksgiving meals Nov. 23 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The meals can be delivered ... Read more | Add your comment

by María Camp.

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