Obituaries
Cecil O’Neal Freemon
Cecil O’Neal Freemon, 78, of Russellville died Jan. 10. A private family service will be held at 10 a.m. Jan. 13 at Spry Memorial Chapel. Burial will be in Franklin Memory Gardens.
Main, News, Russellville
March 11, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE — City councilmembers recently voted to waive a payment in lieu of taxes, often called PILOT, from the Russellville Housing Authority. Pu...
Main, News, Russellville, ...
March 11, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE — City officials say steps are being taken to improve safety at the playground in City Lake Park after parents raised concerns about dama...
High School Sports, Main, Red Bay Tigers, ...
March 11, 2026
RED BAY — A petition created by a Red Bay man calls for the Alabama High School Athletic Association to replay six state semifinal basketball games af...
Franklin County, News
March 11, 2026
The total number of positive cases of chronic wasting disease (CWD) found in white-tailed deer almost doubled in Alabama following the end of the 2025...
News
March 11, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE — Lily Cate Pace was crowned the new Miss RHS during the 44th annual Miss RHS Pageant. Pace, a senior at Russellville High School who is ...
Franklin County, News
In the Community
March 11, 2026
Elementary schools throughout the county marked Read Across America Week with activities. At Vina Elementary School, firefighter Justin Epperson and E...
Columnists, Opinion
March 11, 2026
Sports at the high school level are experiencing record participation. It is also experiencing unprecedented pressure. Across the country, young athle...
Columnists, Opinion
HERE AND NOW
March 11, 2026
The Franklin County Retired Educators Association (FCERA) recently welcomed former circuit judge Sharon Hindman Hester to speak about Overton Farm and...
