• Subscribe
    • Franklin Living Magazine
    • Services
      • About Us
      • Subscribe
      • Policies
      • Terms of use
      • Submit a news tip
      • Submit a photo
      • Birth announcement
      • Birthday announcement
      • Engagement announcement
      • Wedding announcement
      • Submit a Classified Ad
      • Letter to the Editor
    • Classifieds
    • E-editions
    • Public Notices
      • Public Notices
      • Alabama Public Notices
    • Subscribe
    • Franklin Living Magazine
    • Services
      • About Us
      • Subscribe
      • Policies
      • Terms of use
      • Submit a news tip
      • Submit a photo
      • Birth announcement
      • Birthday announcement
      • Engagement announcement
      • Wedding announcement
      • Submit a Classified Ad
      • Letter to the Editor
    • Classifieds
    • E-editions
    • Public Notices
      • Public Notices
      • Alabama Public Notices

Franklin County Times
  • Home
  • News
  • Sports
  • Opinion
  • Lifestyles
  • Obituaries
  • Records
  • Subscribe
  • Services
  • About Us
  • Subscribe
  • Policies
  • Terms of use
  • Submit a news tip
  • Submit a photo
  • Birth Announcement
  • Birthday announcement
  • Engagement announcement
  • Wedding announcement
  • Submit a Classified Ad
  • Letters to the Editor
  • Classifieds
  • Public Notices
    Franklin County Times
      • Site logo
      • Home
      • News
        • Russellville
        • Red Bay
        • Phil Campbell
        • Franklin County
        • Photo Galleries
        • Sponsored Content
      • Sports
        • Belgreen Bulldogs
        • Phil Campbell Bobcats
        • Red Bay Tigers
        • Russellville Golden Tigers
        • Tharptown Wildcats
        • Vina Red Devils
        • College Sports
        • Sports Columnists
      • Opinion
        • Letters to the Editor
        • Columnists
        • Editorials
      • Lifestyles
        • Birthdays
        • Births
        • Couples
        • Food
        • Features
      • Obituaries
      • Records
        • Sheriff’s Report
        • Marriages
        • Land Transactions
        • Police Reports
      • Special Sections
      • Site logo
      • Home
      • News
        • Russellville
        • Red Bay
        • Phil Campbell
        • Franklin County
        • Photo Galleries
        • Sponsored Content
      • Sports
        • Belgreen Bulldogs
        • Phil Campbell Bobcats
        • Red Bay Tigers
        • Russellville Golden Tigers
        • Tharptown Wildcats
        • Vina Red Devils
        • College Sports
        • Sports Columnists
      • Opinion
        • Letters to the Editor
        • Columnists
        • Editorials
      • Lifestyles
        • Birthdays
        • Births
        • Couples
        • Food
        • Features
      • Obituaries
      • Records
        • Sheriff’s Report
        • Marriages
        • Land Transactions
        • Police Reports
      • Special Sections

    Z - News Main


    Firefighters take precautions as summer temperatures rise
    Main, News, Russellville
    Firefighters take precautions as summer temperatures rise
    by Alyssa Sutherland For the FCT 
    July 2, 2025
    RUSSELLVILLE Firefighters are used to hot temperatures, but summer heat waves make extra precautions necessary while they battle blazes. Fire Chief Ra...
    Read More
    {"epopulate_editorials_prism":"epopulate_editorials_prism"}{"newsletter":"Newsletter"}
    FFA students bring home state convention honors
    Franklin County, News, Phil Campbell
    FFA students bring home state convention honors
    by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
    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...
    Read More
    {"epopulate_editorials_prism":"epopulate_editorials_prism"}{"newsletter":"Newsletter"}
    Son is sworn in to finish what his dad had started
    Main, Z - News Main
    Son is sworn in to finish what his dad had started
    by Alyssa Sutherland For the FCT 
    June 25, 2025
    RUSSELLVILLE Grayson Murray was swornintoofficeonFriday morning as Franklin County commissioner for District 1.
    Read More
    {"epopulate_editorials_prism":"epopulate_editorials_prism"}
    Sparkman joins Belgreen as assistant principal, coach
    Main, Z - News Main
    Sparkman joins Belgreen as assistant principal, coach
    by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
    June 25, 2025
    BELGREEN -- Jacob Sparkman, a seasoned educator and coach, is stepping into a dual role this year at Belgreen High School as assistant principal and o...
    Read More
    {"epopulate_editorials_prism":"epopulate_editorials_prism"}
    Swann Brings new energy to Franklin County 4-H
    News, Z - News Main
    Swann Brings new energy to Franklin County 4-H
    by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
    June 25, 2025
    RUSSELLVILLE Alicia Swann may be new to her role as Franklin County’s 4-H agent, but she’s no stranger to the community.
    Read More
    {"epopulate_editorials_prism":"epopulate_editorials_prism"}
    Ex-day care worker found guilty of manslaughter
    Main, News, Russellville
    Ex-day care worker found guilty of manslaughter
    by Bernie Delinski For the FCT 
    June 18, 2025
    RUSSELLVILLE — Gasps of relief and joy came from family members of Autumn Wells when Franklin County Circuit Court Judge Brian P. Hamilton read the ve...
    Read More
    {"epopulate_editorials_prism":"epopulate_editorials_prism"}
    King crowned Miss Phil Campbell, her first pageant win
    Lifestyles, Phil Campbell, Z - News Main
    King crowned Miss Phil Campbell, her first pageant win
    by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
    June 18, 2025
    PHIL CAMPBELL -- Hannah King was crowned Miss Phil Campbell 2025 during Saturday’s pageant at the Phil Campbell campus of Northwest Shoals Community C...
    Read More
    {"epopulate_editorials_prism":"epopulate_editorials_prism"}
    Franklin County launches first virtual school option
    A: Main, News, Vina Red Devils
    Franklin County launches first virtual school option
    by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
    June 11, 2025
    VINA - The Franklin County Schools Board of Education has approved the launch of a virtual school option for this fall.
    Read More
    {"epopulate_editorials_prism":"epopulate_editorials_prism"}
    Rain is both a blessing and curse for farmers
    A: Main, News, Z - News Main
    Rain is both a blessing and curse for farmers
    by Bernie Delinski For the FCT 
    June 11, 2025
    Area farmers were glad to see rainfall this year, especially on the heels of a drought-riddled 2024.
    Read More
    {"epopulate_editorials_prism":"epopulate_editorials_prism"}
    Faith, fun, and fellowship at downtown Russellville VBS
    Lifestyles, Z - News Main
    Faith, fun, and fellowship at downtown Russellville VBS
    by María Camp maria.camp@franklicountytimes.com 
    June 11, 2025
    Children recently sang, laughed, and dashed through clouds of colored powder during a three-day Vacation Bible School at downtown Russellville’s First...
    Read More
    Older Posts
    Latest Local News
    4 cities, towns have contested mayoral elections
    4 cities, towns have contested mayoral elections
    RUSSELLVILLE — Four of Franklin County’s cities or towns will have contested mayoral elections in the Aug. 26 municipal elections.
    July 2, 2025
    Red Bay Police can use electronic signatures
    RED BAY – Police can now use electronic signatures for their reports. City council members approved the policy after learning it was a requirement to ...
    July 2, 2025
    Participants enjoy ‘Magic of Reading,’ the color of fruits and ballon animals
    Participants enjoy ‘Magic of Reading,’ the color of fruits and ballon animals
    RUSSELLVILLE Laughter, wonder and a touch of enchantment filled the Russellville Public Library as magician Russell Davis brought his show “The Magic ...
    July 2, 2025
    Rain delays repair projects
    RED BAY – Persistent rainfall has delayed drainage and road repair projects in the city. “You can’t dig when it’s mud,” Mayor Charlene Fancher said re...
    July 2, 2025
    Jars of drugs lead to a local trafficking arrest
    RUSSELLVILLE — A Russellville man is facing multiple drug-related charges, including two counts of drug trafficking after law enforcement located and ...
    July 2, 2025

    More Local News

    Latest Sports
    Allison tapped to lead Lady Bobcats softball
    Allison tapped to lead Lady Bobcats softball
    PHIL CAMPBELL -- A familiar face will be leading the Phil Campbell High School Lady Bobcats softball program next season.
    July 2, 2025
    6 local students accepted into FAME program
    6 local students accepted into FAME program
    Northwest Shoals Community College (NWSCC) has signed 6 Franklin County students to its 2025–26 Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education (FAME)...
    July 2, 2025
    Junior golfers hone skills through summer program
    Junior golfers hone skills through summer program
    RUSSELLVILLE -- A young generation of golfers teed off this summer at Twin Pines Country Club, thanks to a local effort to create opportunities for ch...
    July 2, 2025
    Belgreen’s Moore earns First Team All-State honors
    Belgreen’s Moore earns First Team All-State honors
    BELGREEN -- Jemma Moore has been named to the AHSAA First Team All-State for softball, becoming just the ninth player in school history to earn the di...
    June 18, 2025
    Maddox retires after 26 years of shaping young minds at RMS
    Maddox retires after 26 years of shaping young minds at RMS
    R U S S E L L V I L L E -- Teaching for Diane Maddox has never been just about grammar rules or reading comprehension, but rather about connection, cr...
    June 18, 2025

    More Sports Stories

    x

    Sections

    • Home
    • News
    • Sports
    • Opinion
    • Lifestyles
    • Obits
    • Special Sections
    • Sponsored Content
      • Home
      • News
      • Sports
      • Opinion
      • Lifestyles
      • Obits
      • Special Sections
      • Sponsored Content

    Services

    • About Us
    • Subscribe
    • Advertise With Us
    • Policies
    • Terms of use
    • Submit a news tip
    • Submit a photo
    • Birth announcement
    • Birthday announcement
    • Engagement announcement
    • Wedding announcement
    • Submit a Classified Ad
    • Letter to the Editor
    • Sign Up For Our Free Newsletter
      • About Us
      • Subscribe
      • Advertise With Us
      • Policies
      • Terms of use
      • Submit a news tip
      • Submit a photo
      • Birth announcement
      • Birthday announcement
      • Engagement announcement
      • Wedding announcement
      • Submit a Classified Ad
      • Letter to the Editor
      • Sign Up For Our Free Newsletter

    Follow Us

    Copyright

    © , Franklin County Times