News


Beck hired as RHS baseball coach
News, Russellville
by By Brady Petree For the FCT 
June 10, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE — The path Blake Beck took to becoming the head coach of the Russellville High School baseball program began back in 2022.
Read More
FAME team earns national runner-up finish
News, Phil Campbell
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
June 10, 2026
PHIL CAMPBELL — Northwest Shoals Community College’s FAME team earned a national runner-up finish during the 2026 Federation for Advanced Manufacturin...
Read More
News, Russellville
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
June 10, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE — Councilmembers have approved a rezoning request that clears the way for construction of a 24-unit apartment complex near Guard Street a...
Read More
News, Russellville
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
June 10, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE — Electric board members have approved a $5 million bond to purchase a new electric metering system for the city.
Read More
Target date for joint UNA, Florence project is Aug. 27
College Sports, News, Sports
by Bernie Delinski For the FCT 
June 10, 2026
FLORENCE — Officials said Thursday they expect a city project to reduce a section of Pine Street from four lanes to three to be completed before the U...
Read More
Senior center helps build friendships
Features, Lifestyles, Phil Campbell
In the Community
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
June 10, 2026
We want to share your photos with our readers. Send us your photos and a brief description of all the action that you’ve captured, including the names...
Read More
$5M is secured for I-22 connector studies
Main, News, Phil Campbell
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
June 3, 2026
PHIL CAMPBELL — A $5 million federal earmark has been secured for engineering and environmental studies tied to the long-discussed Haleyville bypass p...
Read More
Main, News, Red Bay
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
June 3, 2026
RED BAY — Councilmembers have delayed action on a proposal to update the city’s website while officials gather additional information about hosting, m...
Read More
Main, News, Russellville
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
June 3, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE — The Franklin County Board of Education has agreed to spend $93,607 to purchase new cafeteria ovens for Tharptown schools.
Read More