Franklin County, News
 By  Alison James Published 
5:32 pm Tuesday, October 18, 2016

Heath fair informs seniors

Attendees enjoy lunch and conversation during the Senior Health Fair at the A.W. Todd Center Thursday.

Attendees enjoy lunch and conversation during the Senior Health Fair at the A.W. Todd Center Thursday.

The Franklin County Extension and Foster Grandparent Program hosted a Senior Health Fair Oct. 13 at the A.W. Todd Center in Russellville.

The free fair exposed seniors to topics like “Do I Really Need an Estate Plan” (presented by Probate Judge Barry Moore) and “Dangerous Infections Concerning Seniors” (presented by Red Bay Hospital registered nurse Sonya Faulkner). Other topics included social security, retirement jobs, diabetes, advanced directives and a presentation by NACOLG.

The free fair ran from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and included lunch as well as exhibitor and vendor booths for pertinent senior services.

Also on Franklin County Times
Red Bay passes alcohol ordinance
Main, News, Red Bay
Red Bay passes alcohol ordinance
María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
May 6, 2025
RED BAY – The city now has an alcohol ordinance in effect and interested parties may apply for an alcohol license. The move to adopt an ordinance is a...
Unified purpose marks National Day of Prayer
Main, News, Red Bay, ...
Unified purpose marks National Day of Prayer
María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
May 6, 2025
RED BAY -- Red Bay community members came together at the gazebo in Bay Tree Park to offer united voices of faith on the annual National Day of Prayer...
Sheriff willing to work with ICE
Franklin County, Main, News
Sheriff willing to work with ICE
By Russ Corey For the FCT 
May 6, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE — Franklin County Sheriff Shannon Oliver praised his county’s Hispanic community and said his involvement with the U.S. Immigration and C...
VFW, other volunteers take part in day of service
Franklin County, Main, News, ...
VFW, other volunteers take part in day of service
María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
May 6, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE – Volunteers from the local chapter of the Veterans of Foreign Wars members and others spent time Saturday cleaning up monuments in Russe...
FFA student receives $1,000 grant
News, Red Bay
FFA student receives $1,000 grant
María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
May 6, 2025
RED BAY -- FFA student Cayson Johnston has received a $1,000 grant for his Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE). FFA advisor Jarod Massey said Joh...
Franklin Living: Marathon runner, love never dims, and more
Franklin Living, News, Z - News Main, ...
We Say
Franklin Living: Marathon runner, love never dims, and more
Staff Reports 
May 6, 2025
There’s a lot of interesting folks in Franklin County, and we’re pleased to highlight them in our magazine, Franklin Living. The May/June issue is now...
Vina 7th grader finishes 2nd in state 3200M race
News, Sports
Vina 7th grader finishes 2nd in state 3200M race
Bart Moss For the FCT 
May 6, 2025
Vina seventh grader Lindie Easterling finished second in the Class 1A state 3200 meter run (2-mile). Easterling finished a distant second to Kaylie Ke...

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Latest Stories
Franklin County Health Scores
43 Grill – 15110 Hwy 43, Russellville – Score 95, 4-2-- 2025 Bay City Nutrition – 910 4th St., Red Bay – Score 99, 4-14-2025 Big Star #345 – Deli – 40...
May 6, 2025
Obituaries
Justin Alexander Jewell May 1, 2025 Justin Alexander Jewell, 21, of Phil Campbell, passed away May 1. Visitation was held May 5 from 2-5 p.m. at Pleas...
May 6, 2025
Marriages
Apr. 22 • Orlando Martel Gates to Cassidy Renae Stone Apr. 23 • Jose Antonio Galvan Chavez to Carmen Leonor Romo Velazquez • Oscar Molina Sandoval to ...
May 6, 2025
Land Transactions
Apr.22 • Tony and Tonya Welch to Justin and Alanis Epperson, survivorship • Federal National Mortgage Association and Fannie Mae to Derek and Damita H...
May 6, 2025
Belgreen, Tharptown advance
Despite falling short in their area championship games, both the Belgreen Bulldogs and the Tharptown Wildcats secured their spots in the Class 2A Nort...
May 6, 2025

x

Sections

Services

Follow Us

Copyright

© , Franklin County Times