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Safety, appearance shape cleanup operation
Main, News, Russellville
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
February 11, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE -- City crews have started working through a list of 11 unsightly properties as part of a cleanup and code-compliance effort. Mayor David...
NWSCC launches first nursing apprenticeship
Main, News, Phil Campbell
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
February 11, 2026
PHIL CAMPBELL — Northwest Shoals Community College has launched a paid nursing apprenticeship program with Decatur Morgan Hospital. The partnership co...
Winter’s first storm was a chilling reminder …
Main, News, Russellville
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
February 4, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE – Area utilities officials said local electrical infrastructure help up well overall during the area’s first winter blast, but they remin...
2 nominated for Bryant-Jordan Awards
Main, News, Russellville
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
February 4, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE — Russellville High School seniors Lakin Derrick and Bryson Cooper have been nominated for Bryant-Jordan Awards, a statewide program that...

Land Transactions
by Griffin Traylor 
February 11, 2026
Jan. 29   Barbara Granger to Leann J Granger, power of attorney   Gena L Childers and Gena L Wilson to Gena L Wilson, quit claim   Jennifer Eaddy Hyde...
Main
by Kevin Taylor For the FCT 
February 11, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE — A Russellville woman is facing more drug-related charges after being arrested and charged with drug trafficking and illegal distributio...
HB67 clears House
Main
February 11, 2026
Rep. Jamie Kiel’s bill to prohibit the state from selling voters’ phone numbers for comm ercial purposes moved a step closer last week to final passag...
News
by Alyssa Sutherland For the FCT 
February 11, 2026
FLORENCE — University of North Alabama officials have declined to answer requests about the procedures to be followed to hire a new band director. A p...
News
February 11, 2026
The recent announcement that Northwest Shoals Community College has launched a paid nursing apprenticeship is a major development which should boost i...
Clubs support American Heart Month
Columnists
HERE AND NOW
February 11, 2026
Most of us can name a family member or friend who heart disease has touched. I can. That is why heart health does not feel abstract to me. It does not...
Health care reform starts with insurers
Columnists
February 11, 2026
Every president promises to fix health care, but the system rarely seems to change for the better. Even when so-called reforms pass, prices remain unp...
Community honors Army veteran Weidman
Franklin County
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
February 11, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE – Veterans and community members gathered Feb. 2 at Pinkard Funeral Home to honor John Weidman, a U.S. Army veteran who retired as a staf...
News
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
February 11, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE Middle school students shared their work during a history night featuring eighth-grade world history presentations and seventh-grade comm...
Newspaper dresses create walk through fashion history
News
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
February 11, 2026
PHIL CAMPBELL — Students in Aleah Harris’ fashion classes created dresses from newspapers with each group picking a different decade. Senior Ava Hall ...
Marriages
February 11, 2026
Jan. 30   Tyler Matthew Burke to Darion Renea Wright  
Birthdays
February 11, 2026
Feb. 11   Jean Nichols   LeAnn Strickland   Tony James   Feb. 12   Jordan Lindsey   Lanny Norris   Penny Pickett   Jim Lumpkins   Feb. 13   Greg Barne...
Inaugural ‘Smooches for Pooches’ is a success
News
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
February 11, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE — Second Chance Canine Advocates hosted “Smooches for Pooches,” a Valentine’s-themed pet photo fundraiser on Feb. 7 at the Ralph C. Bisho...
Belgreen Bulldogs
by Bart Moss For the FCT 
February 11, 2026
The Belgreen girls basketball team extended their reign of dominance on the hardwood Feb. 2, dismantling the Covenant Christian Eagles 66-21. The vict...
Russellville girls advance to subregion play
High School Sports
by Brannon King For the FCT 
February 11, 2026
The Russellville Lady Golden Tigers defeated the Lawrence County Lady Red Devils 79-52 in the semifinal round of the AHSAA Class 5A Area 15 basketball...
Phil Campbell, Red Bay advance to subregions
High School Sports
by Bart Moss For the FCT 
February 11, 2026
It was a banner night for Franklin County girls basketball as both the Phil Campbell Bobcats and the Red Bay Tigers punched their tickets to their res...
For one special night, Hill took center stage
News
by By Addi Broadfoot For the FCT 
February 11, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE — The Tharptown High School gym was full of noise on senior night, but the loudest cheers came before the varsity game even began. Caden ...
Land Transactions
by Griffin Traylor 
February 4, 2026
Jan. 21   Matthew Ray Gilbert, Lakeview Loan Servicing LLC and United Wholesale Mortgage LLC to Lakeview Loan Servicing LLC, foreclosure   Reina A Her...
Main
by Bernie Delinski For the FCT 
February 4, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE — Franklin County’s two incumbents in the Alabama Legislature will not face GOP opposition in the May primary election, but one does have...
Sorrell wants second term
Main
by Bernie Delinski For the FCT 
February 4, 2026
MONTGOMERY — State Auditor Andrew Sorrell, a graduate of Muscle Shoals High School and the University of North Alabama, said his desire to continue se...
Main
by Bernie Delinski For the FCT 
February 4, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE — Franklin County has three contested Republican Primary races — sheriff, coroner and all five-candidate commission race. The list of can...
Blaze destroys home, family of 4 displaced
News
by Kevin Taylor For the FCT 
February 4, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE – A family of four has been displaced after their home was destroyed by fire Sunday night on the 4400 block of County Road 36. At least 3...
Belgreen elementary celebrates 100th day
Belgreen Bulldogs
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
February 4, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE Elementary students at Belgreen High School celebrated the 100th day of school by dressing up as 100 year olds. “The 100th day of school ...
Opinion
February 4, 2026
It’s been a tough few weeks, weatherwise, for Franklin County residents. The arctic blasts that have settled into the area the past two weeks left us ...
Gold City comes to Roxy on March 13
Columnists
HERE AND NOW
February 4, 2026
As president of the Franklin County Arts and Humanities Council, I see firsthand how the historic Roxy Theatre functions as more than a performance sp...
AI is a new tool, but not a solution
Columnists
February 4, 2026
I’ve practiced family medicine in Auburn long enough to know most parents aren’t turning to artificial intelligence because they distrust doctors. The...
Finding enjoyment in shared journey
College Sports
by David Glovach For the FCT 
February 4, 2026
FLORENCE — Inside his father’s office, Banks Bowen scooted his chair closer and leaned forward for a better look. Clint Bowen, North Alabama’s new def...
Bobcats best Belgreen for fifth straight time
Belgreen Bulldogs
by Bart Moss For the FCT 
February 4, 2026
It was a tale of two very different finishes when the Phil Campbell Bobcats and the Belgreen Bulldogs met on the hardwood last week. While the Bobcats...
News
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
February 4, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE — Middle School sixth graders participated in a wax museum project that involved them researching historical figures and presenting infor...
Fire training center could get addition
News
February 4, 2026
FLORENCE — The Florence Fire Rescue training center gets a great deal of use and fire officials said it could be utilized more with a larger training ...