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$1.4M at risk during November tax votes

RUSSELLVILLE — Russellville City Schools could lose about $1.4 million annually if voters do not renew two existing taxes.

May 20, 2026

Work to preserve ‘tunnel of trees’ continues

RED BAY — Efforts to preserve the city’s “tunnel of trees” continues with aging trees being pruned and replacement trees planted along portions of Fou...

May 20, 2026

CPR training among department services

RUSSELLVILLE — City firefighters are trying to get the word out to the public about a variety of free services they offer, including CPR classes and b...

May 20, 2026

Lighting project to begin soon

RED BAY — Mayor Mike Shewbart said construction on a lighting project along the Alabama Highway 24/Corridor V entrance is expected to begin soon.

May 20, 2026

Foster care shortage forcing children out of county

RUSSELLVILLE — A shortage of foster homes in Franklin County is forcing children to be placed in homes throughout Alabama, increasing travel demands o...

May 20, 2026

Belgreen Bulldogs win area softball tourney

The Belgreen Bulldogs overcame some bumps in the road this year to once again earn an area championship by beating the Sulligent Blue Devils in back-t...

May 13, 2026

Red Bay moves to Final Four of Class 2A playoffs

The Red Bay Tigers are in the Final Four of the Class 2A baseball playoffs. And, best of all, they will get to play in front of their home crowd for t...

May 13, 2026

RHS advances to regional tourney as area runner-up

By Brannon King

May 13, 2026

Ed Foundation honors students, leaders

RUSSELLVILLE — The Russellville City Schools Education Foundation honored Dr. Natalie Bendall, Les Bradford and Richard Parker during its recent annua...

May 6, 2026

Phil Campbell falls to Oakman

The season ended for Phil Campbell Bobcats on the road at Oakman this past weekend. The Bobcats beat Oakman in game one 5-1, but lost games two and th...

May 6, 2026