Obituaries
Gwen Louise Sandusky
Gwen Louise Sandusky, 68, of Russellville died Oct. 8. Visitation will be Oct. 14 from noon to 2 p.m., followed by the service at 2 p.m., at Akins Funeral Home. Burial will be in Knights of Pythias Cemetery.
Franklin Living
July 2, 2025
Most of my life I have heard the flag of the United States of America affectionately called “Old Glory.” In my imagination I associated that phrase wi...
Main, News, Russellville
ELECTION
July 2, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE — Four of Franklin County’s cities or towns will have contested mayoral elections in the Aug. 26 municipal elections. The most hotly cont...
Lifestyles, Russellville
In the Community
July 2, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE Laughter, wonder and a touch of enchantment filled the Russellville Public Library as magician Russell Davis brought his show “The Magic ...
High School Sports, Phil Campbell Bobcats, Sports
July 2, 2025
PHIL CAMPBELL -- A familiar face will be leading the Phil Campbell High School Lady Bobcats softball program next season. Darby Allison, a 2007 gradua...
Franklin County, News, Phil Campbell, ...
July 2, 2025
Red Bay and Phil Campbell FFA students, along with a Hackleburg member of the Franklin County Junior Cattlemen, earned state-level honors at Alabama’s...
Columnists, Opinion
July 2, 2025
“Thank you for your service,” are words I often hear while wearing my uniform in your community. I am grateful to hear those words, but what many peop...
Franklin County, Sports
July 2, 2025
Northwest Shoals Community College (NWSCC) has signed 6 Franklin County students to its 2025–26 Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education (FAME)...
News
CRIME NEWS
July 2, 2025
MONTGOMERY -- A man serving a 10-year sentence on Franklin County assault convictions was denied parole on June 25, according to records from the Alab...
