High School Sports
RHS baseball captures 10-6 record in shortened season
Before the coronavirus pandemic ended the spring sports season prematurely, the Russellville High School baseball team racked up a record of 10-6. Highlights of the ...
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PHOTOS: Franklin finds fun in great outdoors
With sports seasons cancelled and social distancing orders in place, Franklin County children still find ways to get ...
RHS baseball captures 10-6 record in shortened season
Before the coronavirus pandemic ended the spring sports season prematurely, the Russellville High School baseball team racked up ...
Q&A with Jacob Davis, RHS golf senior
Q. How old were you when you started playing golf? A. I was in the 10th grade when ...
Q&A with Victoria Strickland, RBHS softball senior
Q. How old were you when you started playing softball? A. I started playing T-ball when I was ...
Franklin County
PHOTOS: Franklin finds fun in great outdoors
With sports seasons cancelled and social distancing orders in place, Franklin County children still find ways to get athletic or enjoy other activities in the ...
by María Camp.
Lifestyles
Faces of Franklin County
Russellville performing arts students help everyone “let it go” with a performance of “Frozen.”
by María Camp.
High School Sports
Q&A with Britton Kennamore, THS baseball senior
Q. How long have you played baseball? A. Since I could walk. Q. Was there anyone special in your life who helped you become a ...
by Bart Moss.
Franklin County
Funeral homes share coronavirus guidelines
The COVID-19 pandemic is impacting the operation of everything from schools to sports to businesses, and local funeral homes are not immune to the upheaval. ...
by Alison James.
Franklin County
Schools to finish year through alternative methods
The next few months will present unusual challenges for Alabama schools as Gov. Kay Ivey announced in a press conference Thursday that all Alabama schools ...
by Ciera Hughes.
Franklin County
Dream come true: Grace-lyn Paris Habada wins Phil Campbell pageant
When 16-year-old Grace-lyn Paris Habada entered the Phil Campbell High School Dream Girl pageant, she had a professed desire to “acquire self discipline while getting ...
by Alison James.
Franklin County
Coronavirus cases, deaths continue climb
In the week that has passed since the Alabama Department of Public Health announced the state’s first death from the coronavirus, that number has creeped ...
by Alison James.
Franklin County
Northwest-Shoals CC students grapple with coronavirus closure
As a college student, one of the primary events to look forward to is the commencement ceremony, a day when graduates can celebrate their years ...
by Ciera Hughes.
Features
Coronavirus prompts stuffed animal safari
Many Franklin County folks have added bear hunting and going on safari to their lists of activities that can be done while maintaining social distancing ...
by María Camp.
High School Sports
AHSAA addresses sports in ‘unprecedented’ times
Steve Savarese, executive director of the Alabama High School Athletic Association, addressed the cancellation of spring sports and championships in a press release Friday. “Like ...
by Bart Moss.
High School Sports
Empty fields, empty dugouts
High school athletes are not the only ones affected by the virus-mandated shutdown of spring sports. Area high school coaches have also had to come ...
by Bart Moss.
Franklin County
COVID-19 hurts employment in FC, statewide
The Alabama Department of Labor has released the official count for initial unemployment claims filed during the week of March 15-21, and as the department ...
by Alison James.
Features
Heart for healing: Nurse’s career takes flight with Air Evac
I went home that night and said to my husband, ‘What do you think about me going to work at Air Evac?’ He said, ‘If ...
by Alison James.
Features
Rambling through Franklin countryside
As social distancing remains the order of the day, people in rural areas are finding they still have plenty of space to roam and not ...
by María Camp.
News
RCS serves daily breakfast, lunch for students
In the midst of school closings, Russellville City Schools is working hard to ensure students are able to have a daily breakfast and lunch. RCS ...
by Ciera Hughes.
Franklin County
Phil Campbell man accepts regional VP role for Alabama Cattleman’s Association
Phil Cambell’s Steven Smith has been elected into the role of regional vice president of the Alabama Cattleman’s Association. Smith was voted into the position ...
by Ciera Hughes.
Franklin County
LifeSouth plans for upcoming blood drives
The public is being urged to avoid crowds, stay home and practice social distancing, but there’s at least one destination that’s still seeking a steady ...
by Alison James.
Franklin County
United Way mobilizes to help those in need
From the United Way of Northwest Alabama, to offices across the nation and the world, the United Way is joining the efforts of those reaching ...
by Staff Reports.
News
Russellville Utilities closes lobby during virus
In the midst of the COVID-19 virus, Russellville Electric is limiting personal interaction to do its part in helping stop the possible spread of the ...
by Ciera Hughes.
Franklin County
100-year anniversary evokes memories for family changed by flu pandemic
As the 100-year anniversary of her grandparents’ death was approaching, Grace Hurst could not help but think about the grandparents she never knew and the ...
by Ciera Hughes.
High School Sports
Bryant-Jordan Scholarship goes to local student-athletes
Two Franklin County student-athletes were awarded Bryant-Jordan Regional Scholar-Athlete scholarships last week. Phil Campbell’s Ben Williams was awarded the Class 3A Region 7 scholarship, while ...
by Bart Moss.
Franklin County
Pandemic leads to 4-H state shoot cancellation
High school baseball, softball and other spring programs aren’t the only sports to fall victim to the coronavirus. Franklin County’s 4-H shooting team is hanging ...
by Alison James.
Franklin County
ADPH confirms coronavirus case in FC
The coronavirus continues to spread – and now it’s hitting close to home. As of Tuesday afternoon, the Alabama Department of Public Health had reported ...
by Alison James.
Franklin County
Governor order places coronavirus restrictions
Closed for business. That’s the sign people are likely to see more and more as the coronavirus, and the fear around it, continues to spread. ...
by Alison James.
Franklin County
Virus closes courthouse, leads to local state of emergency
The Franklin County Commission had an emergency meeting Friday to declare a state of emergency in Franklin County because of the COVID-19 virus and temporarily ...
by Ciera Hughes.
Franklin County
Franklin County folks stay active while social distancing
Franklin County folks are keeping busy with a variety of activities while practicing social distancing. Among them are reading, writing, painting, drawing and going for ...
by Staff Reports.
Franklin County
Phil Campbell’s Little Free Library marks one year
A one-year celebration was planned for Phil Campbell’s Little Free Library March 21, but because of coronavirus safety measures regarding halting public gatherings, the event ...
by María Camp.
Belgreen Bulldogs
Local hoops stars achieve selection to North-South All-Star basketball game
Four local basketball players and a coach were selected to participate in this summer’s North-South All-Star game in Montgomery during All-Star Sports Week. The boys ...
by Bart Moss.
Franklin County
Officials warn of scams, fraud, price gouging
In times of crisis, those who seek to take advantage of others often capitalize on that crisis in seeking their own profit. Officials are warning ...
by Alison James.
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