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The Franklin County Times Franklin County's news source since 1879. Franklin County is one of those places where everybody knows your name.

It’s a place where people are proud of their schools and proud of their roots. It’s a place where there’s a strong emphasis on community, and a place where neighbors are willing to go the extra mile to help another neighbor in need. Franklin County Times is proud to have been the county’s source for news since 1879, and it continues to be the county’s only comprehensive newspaper that covers all c

ommunities located within Franklin County’s borders. The Franklin County Times, a publication of Franklin County Newspapers, Inc., is
published weekly each Wednesday and provides all the news county residents have come to expect over the years. Whether it’s covering breaking news, an exciting high school game or a touching human interest article, the staff at the Franklin County Times knows that all news is important to someone. As a supplement to the printed version of the Franklin County Times, FCNI also supports a website that offers an online version of the newspaper for the convenience of our readers. FCNI also publishes Franklin Living, a lifestyle and features magazine that is distributed in racks throughout the county and directly to Franklin County Times subscribers each month. With these two award-winning publications and the supported website, FCNI provides area residents with a comprehensive look at the news, events, businesses, people and places that make Franklin County the unique and special place that it is. And in doing so, our publications reach more than 16,500 readers each week.

Tharptown 48, Shoals Christian 27The Tharptown Wildcats beat the Shoals Christian Flame 48-27. The Wildcats doubled up t...
12/19/2025

Tharptown 48, Shoals Christian 27

The Tharptown Wildcats beat the Shoals Christian Flame 48-27. The Wildcats doubled up the Flame at halftime 14-7 and extended their lead to 30-15 at the end of the third quarter.

Tharptown 48, Shoals Christian 27 The Tharptown Wildcats beat the Shoals Christian Flame 48-27. The Wildcats doubled up the Flame at halftime 14-7 and extended their lead to 30-15 at the end of the third quarter. Zach Riley led the Wildcats with 19 points, making five three-pointers. Evin Lawson fol...

Russellville hosted the Belgreen Bulldogs on Dec. 9 and the Golden Tigers got wins in both games.
12/19/2025

Russellville hosted the Belgreen Bulldogs on Dec. 9 and the Golden Tigers got wins in both games.

Russellville hosted the Belgreen Bulldogs on Dec. 9 and the Golden Tigers got wins in both games. In the boys game, Russellville got the win by a 62-23 final score. RHS led 15-3 at the end of the first quarter and went into the halftime break ahead by 32-14. Russellville outscored BHS 15-2 during th...

The Christmas holiday is fast approaching, so get ready for an abundance of goodwill and, unfortunately, some bad will i...
12/18/2025

The Christmas holiday is fast approaching, so get ready for an abundance of goodwill and, unfortunately, some bad will in the form of scams. It is one time of the year when scammers work extra hard to rob good people of their savings.

The Christmas holiday is fast approaching, so get ready for an abundance of goodwill and, unfortunately, some bad will in the form of scams. It is one time of the year when scammers work extra hard to rob good people of their savings. Franklin County Sheriff Shannon Oliver said his department has al...

Every day, we read about massive data centers coming to the Southeast. Billions of dollars. Thousands of construction jo...
12/18/2025

Every day, we read about massive data centers coming to the Southeast. Billions of dollars. Thousands of construction jobs.

Every day, we read about massive data centers coming to the Southeast. Billions of dollars. Thousands of construction jobs. The promise of economic transformation. But as president of the Alabama Public Service Commission, I want to talk about what’s really at stake beyond the headlines: Your elec...

RUSSELLVILLE — Community members gathered at the Franklin County Courthouse on Thursday for the annual “Every Light a Pr...
12/18/2025

RUSSELLVILLE — Community members gathered at the Franklin County Courthouse on Thursday for the annual “Every Light a Prayer for Peace” ceremony hosted by the Cultura Garden Club.

RUSSELLVILLE — Community members gathered at the Franklin County Courthouse on Thursday for the annual “Every Light a Prayer for Peace” ceremony hosted by the Cultura Garden Club. The event, held ahead of the Christmas Parade, continues a longtime December observance centered on reflection, re...

PHIL CAMPBELL — Phil Campbell High School senior Leela Baker has added her name to a small group of Franklin County athl...
12/18/2025

PHIL CAMPBELL — Phil Campbell High School senior Leela Baker has added her name to a small group of Franklin County athletes by scoring the 1,000th point of her high school basketball career.

PHIL CAMPBELL — Phil Campbell High School senior Leela Baker has added her name to a small group of Franklin County athletes by scoring the 1,000th point of her high school basketball career. Baker reached the milestone during a home game against Tharptown. She said the moment felt “amazing,” ...

PHIL CAMPBELL — Barbara Ayers, who taught home economics at Phil Campbell High School for more than three decades, remai...
12/18/2025

PHIL CAMPBELL — Barbara Ayers, who taught home economics at Phil Campbell High School for more than three decades, remains engaged in the life of the community she has called home her entire life.

PHIL CAMPBELL — Barbara Ayers, who taught economics at Phil Campbell High School for more than three decades, remains engaged in the life of the community she has called home her entire life. Ayers, now 90, was born and raised in Phil Campbell, attended local schools, and returned after college to...

RUSSELLVILLE — Vietnam veteran Avery Brewster finally received the full military funeral he deserved.
12/18/2025

RUSSELLVILLE — Vietnam veteran Avery Brewster finally received the full military funeral he deserved.

RUSSELLVILLE — Vietnam veteran Avery Brewster finally received the full military funeral he deserved. Local American Patriot Riders escorted a hearse Thursday morning that carried the body of the 76-year-old veteran who lived in Russellville. The funeral was a long time coming for the former U.S. ...

Community members gathered last week to celebrate the season with annual Christmas parades in Russellville, Red Bay, Vin...
12/17/2025

Community members gathered last week to celebrate the season with annual Christmas parades in Russellville, Red Bay, Vina and Phil Campbell.

Community members gathered last week to celebrate the season with annual Christmas parades in Russellville, Red Bay, Vina and Phil Campbell. Parade winners include the following: Russellville parade winners: • First place: Pilgrim’s Pride • Second place: Franklin Homes • Third place: J’s T...

THARPTOWN — Glenda Amelia Aycock-Long has lived many chapters, each distinct, each demanding, each shaped by her willing...
12/17/2025

THARPTOWN — Glenda Amelia Aycock-Long has lived many chapters, each distinct, each demanding, each shaped by her willingness to say “yes” to the next thing placed in front of her.

THARPTOWN — Glenda Amelia Aycock-Long has lived many chapters, each distinct, each demanding, each shaped by her willingness to say “yes” to the next thing placed in front of her. But long before the jobs, the travel and the years spent running businesses that drew people from across the count...

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Franklin County is one of those places where everybody knows your name. It’s a place where people are proud of their schools and proud of their roots. It’s a place where there’s a strong emphasis on community, and a place where neighbors are willing to go the extra mile to help another neighbor in need. Franklin County Times is proud to have been the county’s source for news since 1879, and it continues to be the county’s only comprehensive newspaper that covers all communities located within Franklin County’s borders. The Franklin County Times, a publication of Franklin County Newspapers, Inc., is published weekly each Wednesday and provides all the news county residents have come to expect over the years. Whether it’s covering breaking news, an exciting high school game or a touching human interest article, the staff at the Franklin County Times knows that all news is important to someone. As a supplement to the printed version of the Franklin County Times, FCNI also supports a website that offers an online version of the newspaper for the convenience of our readers. FCNI also publishes Franklin Living, a lifestyle and features magazine that is distributed in racks throughout the county and directly to Franklin County Times subscribers every other month. With these two award-winning publications and the supported website, FCNI provides area residents with a comprehensive look at the news, events, businesses, people and places that make Franklin County the unique and special place that it is. And in doing so, our publications reach more than 16,500 readers each week.