Returning contest gives readers chance to name Best of Best
If you missed last week’s Franklin County Times, you missed the return of a favorite special ... Read more
Opinion
National Bird Day brings awareness
In 2002, Born Free USA, in coordination with the Avian Welfare Coalition, founded National Bird Day to promote avian awareness. National Bird Day is celebrated ... Read more
4 months ago by Susie Hovater Malone.
Book Lovers take on Christmas pajama pancake project
GFWC Book Lovers Study Club ended 2023 with its annual Christmas Pajama Pancake Party. Members enjoyed this fun event at the home of Lela and ... Read more
4 months ago by Susie Hovater Malone.
Best wishes for happy, safe new year
Well, Franklin County, we’ve made it through another year. By the beginning of next week, 2023 will be in the books, and we will say ... Read more
4 months ago by Staff Reports.
Education retirees enjoy holiday fun
The Franklin County Education Retirees Association members enjoyed the holiday season by participating in a Christmas covered dish luncheon at the Russellville First Methodist Church ... Read more
4 months ago by Susie Hovater Malone.
Cultura Garden Club celebrates Christmas
Cultura Garden Club members celebrated their annual Christmas dinner at the home of Brenda and Troy Oliver. Decorated throughout with beautiful Christmas decorations, it was ... Read more
4 months ago by Susie Hovater Malone.
Delta Kappa Gamma celebrates Christmas with special presentation
Delta Kappa Gamma Alpha Upsilon celebrated with the themed program “A Royal Christmas: Putting the pieces together in Great Britain” for their December meeting at ... Read more
4 months ago by Susie Hovater Malone.
Wintery drinks sweeten seasonal selections
It’s the season for an abundance of sweet treats, but also for special winter-themed drinks, often involving coffee or chocolate (or both!), milk (or a ... Read more
4 months ago by María Camp.
Children’s ‘Letters to Santa’ bring extra joy to season
Each year, sharing “Letters to Santa” from Franklin first-graders puts a little extra twinkle in our eyes here at the Franklin County Times. This special ... Read more
5 months ago by Staff Reports.
December strolls onto the scene
I’ll be pleasantly surprised if we get any snow this year. This is Alabama, after all, and we rarely have even a few flurries, never ... Read more
5 months ago by María Camp.
Don’t miss remaining chances to enter coloring contest
Two weeks down, two weeks to go. This is the third week for our annual Christmas Coloring Contest, which means young artists still have this ... Read more
5 months ago by Staff Reports.
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Columnists
Smiles along the way – finding bright moments
While there are many ups and downs as we make our way from one day to another, remembering to stop and find the smiles – ... Read more
Our Columnists
Letters to the Editor
Letter to the Editor: Samaritan’s Purse praises local Christmas help
Dear Editor, Generosity throughout Russellville contributed to a successful shoebox gift collection season at drop-off locations for the Samaritan’s Purse project Operation Christmas Child. Across ... Read more
Letter to the Editor: Farmers Federation Women’s Committee says thank you
Dear Editor, The Franklin County Farmers Federation Women’s Committee would like to thank each and every one of you who contributed to our annual “Cottons ... Read more
Letter to the Editor: Great Pretenders sees another successful year
Dear Editor, On behalf of the Franklin County Arts and Humanities Council, Inc. I want to thank all the performers, sponsors, and supporters of the ... Read more
Letter to the Editor: Save Our Strays thanks supporters
Dear Editor, Save Our Strays of Franklin Co., Ala., a non-profit 501(c)(3), recently held two separate fundraisers. First, we would like to thank the ... Read more
Washington should block data collection rule to preserve small-business lending
By Brad Bolton Guest Columnist At a time of growing threats to privacy and security in an increasingly plugged-in world, a new federal regulation threatens ... Read more
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