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RUSSELLVILLE — Pondering whether Florenceshouldestablish its own paving department, officials only had to look about 20 miles south to see the benefit...
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RUSSELLVILLE — A Vina man, who was arrested and charged in 2024 with electronic solicitation of a child, could have his bond revoked after allegedly t...
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Firefighters from throughout northwest Alabama use the fire rescue training center in Florence to test their skills in realistic drills, participate i...
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MONTGOMERY — Gov. Kay Ivey has announced the retirement of Alabama Tourism Director Lee Sentell, appointing Glenda Allred in his place.
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TUSCUMBIA — Nearly 30 years after the Colbert County Animal Shelter borrowed money to build its current facility, the shelter has officially paid off ...
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RUSSELLVILLE — Gayla Mills is beginning her 31st year in education and her first as West Elementary’s principal.
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RUSSELLVILLE — As Alabama students head back to school, there is a new incentive for staying out of trouble.
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RUSSELLVILLE — Channing Wright, former Russellville Elementary assistant principal, will begin the new school year in a new role, that of principal.
Franklin County
As school buses begin returning to roads across northwest Alabama this week, transportation officials remind parents, students and motorists the impor...
Columnists
Apparently, asking questions and raising community concerns now makes you a socialist.
Columnists
HERE AND NOW
I’ve seen firsthand the difference the Northwest Alabama Resource Conservation and Development Council (RC&D) can make. One reason I continue to appre...
News
RUSSELLVILLE — Russellville native Jacob Wallace has returned to West Elementary School, this time as assistant principal.
News
RUSSELLVILLE — Retirement gave Chris Johnson the chance to choose where he wanted to continue serving students, and that search led the Fairview nativ...
News
FLORENCE — Discussion about creating a department that would do the city’s paving appears to be gaining momentum with councilmembers saying they are i...
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MONTGOMERY — Parole has been denied for two inmates serving prison sentences for Franklin County crimes, according to an update from the Alabama Board...
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RUSSELLVILLE — A Vina man went before Franklin County Circuit Court Judge Brian P. Hamilton on Monday to find out if he will remain in jail after alle...
College Sports
FLORENCE — The University of North Alabama’s colors are purple and gold but the sight of green brought a great deal of excitement to supporters Friday...
News
RUSSELLVILLE — Audience members became the jury during the Franklin County Arts & Humanities Council’s production of “Fairytale Courtroom” last week a...
High School Sports
PHIL CAMPBELL — Fifteen years after the April 27, 2011, tornado destroyed Phil Campbell High School, a preserved piece of the old gym has found a perm...
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RUSSELLVILLE — Whether he’s working a DJ booth at a wedding, announcing a college volleyball match, recording his podcast or helping backstage at the ...
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REDBAY–Thecitycouncil has approved a $12,000 agreement with Hand in Hand Entertainment and Promotions for a one-year “Edie Hand: Women of True Grit” s...
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RUSSELLVILLE -- City school board members have approved a $611,000 bid to reroof the middle school.
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PHIL CAMPBELL — The town council has agreed to purchase three new radios for the volunteer fire department.
Columnists
Alabama’s commemoration of America’s 250th birthday was never intended to be confined to a single event, institution, or location. From the beginning,...
Editorials
Alabama Community College System’s Director of Adult Education Nick Moore had some interesting comments for the 90 students who completed requirements...
Columnists
HERE AND NOW
Once upon a time, the stories told only one side. Now it’s your turn to hear the evidence. As you step inside the courtroom, you’ll see some of your f...
News
VINA — Community members gathered Saturday at the Vina Fire Department for the annual July Fest, enjoying food, vendors, a car show, musical performan...
News
Some people spend their lives trying to leave the town where they grew up. Others spend theirs making sure no one has to.For the Hill family, that hom...
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POLICE NEWS
RUSSELLVILLE — A 23-year-old man who is facing an attempted murder charge will stay in the Franklin County Jail until his preliminary hearing on Aug. ...
News
MONTGOMERY — Twenty-eight cases of cyclosporiasis have been reported in Alabama, according to the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH).
Franklin County
MONTGOMERY—Two inmates from Franklin County had parole hearings last week, including one serving 40 years for a Franklin County manslaughter convictio...
RUSSELLVILLE — Pondering whether Florenceshouldestablish its own paving department, officials only had to look about 20 miles south to see the benefit...
August 5, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE — Gayla Mills is beginning her 31st year in education and her first as West Elementary’s principal.
August 5, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE — As Alabama students head back to school, there is a new incentive for staying out of trouble.
August 5, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE — Channing Wright, former Russellville Elementary assistant principal, will begin the new school year in a new role, that of principal.
August 5, 2026
As school buses begin returning to roads across northwest Alabama this week, transportation officials remind parents, students and motorists the impor...
August 5, 2026
Apparently, asking questions and raising community concerns now makes you a socialist.
August 5, 2026
I’ve seen firsthand the difference the Northwest Alabama Resource Conservation and Development Council (RC&D) can make. One reason I continue to a...
August 5, 2026
Alabama’s commemoration of America’s 250th birthday was never intended to be confined to a single event, institution, or location. From the beginning,...
July 29, 2026
Alabama Community College System’s Director of Adult Education Nick Moore had some interesting comments for the 90 students who completed requirements...
July 29, 2026
Once upon a time, the stories told only one side. Now it’s your turn to hear the evidence. As you step inside the courtroom, you’ll see some of your f...
July 29, 2026
FLORENCE — The University of North Alabama’s colors are purple and gold but the sight of green brought a great deal of excitement to supporters Friday...
August 5, 2026
PHIL CAMPBELL — Fifteen years after the April 27, 2011, tornado destroyed Phil Campbell High School, a preserved piece of the old gym has found a perm...
August 5, 2026
Some people spend their lives trying to leave the town where they grew up. Others spend theirs making sure no one has to.For the Hill family, that hom...
July 29, 2026
Twelve-year-old Kinsley Benford finished runner-up in the 12U division of the Shoals Junior Circuit tournament in her first tennis tournament.
July 15, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE – Aidyn Kate Marshall was crowned the 2026 Franklin County Watermelon Festival Queen during the pageant held Saturday.
July 22, 2026
Friends are wonderful gifts. Throughout different stages of life, friends serve as anchors, confidants and sources of strength. While many people come...
July 15, 2026