Franklin County Times Players of the Week

By Staff
Franklin County
Vina senior running back Bryan Darracott scored three touchdowns in Vina's 35-6 homecoming victory against Mt. Hope last Friday.
Darracott had seven carries for 161 yards with touchdown runs of 1, 8 and 89 yards, all in the first half against the Yellow Jackets.
Russellville High School
Russellville senior linebacker Josh James led the Russellville defense in the No. 2 Golden Tigers' 24-21 comeback win against 6A Austin last Friday.
James, the team's leading tackler, finished with 15 total tackles (9 solo, 6 assists), two tackles for a loss and two sacks.

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Main Street gets new director

María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com

June 10, 2026

RUSSELLVILLE — New Main Street Director Erica Childers said she hopes to build momentum downtown through community events, business cooperation and in...

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Legion will dispose of old flags

By Brady Petree For the FCT

June 10, 2026

RUSSELLVILLE — As Flag Day (June 14) approaches, officials are encouraging residents with dilapidated U.S. flags to dispose of them safely and properl...

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Red Bay OKs website redesign

María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com

June 10, 2026

RED BAY — Town Square Group will redesign the city’s website, a move officials said would improve communication with residents and visitors while help...

News, Russellville

Grand jury charges 2 in child porn case

Kevin Taylor For the FCT

June 10, 2026

RUSSELLVILLE — The next time Abigail Roberts enters a courtroom will be to say whether she is guilty or not guilty of charges ranging from first-degre...

News, Russellville

Sentencing for Dowdy is set for Aug. 4

By Brady Petree For the FCT

June 10, 2026

RUSSELLVILLE — Almost nine months after being convicted of manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide, Brandy Dowdy will finally learn how long sh...

Columnists, Opinion

Progress in education pays off for Alabama

June 10, 2026

Public education is powered by dedicated educators who believe in Alabama’s children — from the classroom teacher helping a student discover a love of...

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HERE AND NOW

Study club prepares for next chapter

June 10, 2026

The May dinner meeting of Book Lovers Study Club featured guest speaker Cynthia Geis, GFWC Alabama North District director. Geis and I have been frien...

News, Russellville

Bendall takes role in ‘Waiting for Godot’

Chelsea Retherford For the FCT

June 10, 2026

Konner Bendall has been chasing the stage since he first put on a Santa suit for a school program at seven years old. Now, the Russellville native is ...

Franklin County Times Players of the Week

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