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1 month ago | 
franklincountytimes.com | Bart Moss |Kevin Taylor |Chelsea M. Rutherford |Brannon King
This week marked the fifth anniversary of the world shutting down and COVID-19 taking over our lives for well over a year. What happened during that time can never be allowed to happen again. I firmly believe it was a crime against humanity by a select few. We allowed local, state and federal governments and global entities unchecked power to ruin lives in the name of public health.
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1 month ago | 
franklincountytimes.com | Russ Corey |Kevin Taylor |Alyssa Sutherland |Bart Moss
RUSSELLVILLE – The Russellville Public Library’s annual summer reading program will once again be sponsored by Pilgrim’s of Russellville. Pilgrim’s ma...
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1 month ago | 
franklincountytimes.com | Kevin Taylor |Russ Corey |Alyssa Sutherland |Bart Moss
RUSSELLVILLE Franklin County EMA Director Mary Hallman-Glass said the total damage from the EF-2 tornado that swept through the county on Feb. 15 will top $1 million. Hallman-Glass said the total damage from the tornado is just shy of $1 million. She said the estimated damage to roads, fiber networks and electrical lines throughout the county is between $150,000 and $200,000.
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1 month ago | 
franklincountytimes.com | Russ Corey |Kevin Taylor |Alyssa Sutherland |Bart Moss
Did you remember to set your clocks an hour ahead over the weekend? Nowadays, a lot of our time-keeping devices perform this task automatically, but many of us still have at least a few digital or analog clocks that require manual adjustment. It can take a little while to get used to the new time. Perhaps you have found yourself yawning more than usual this week. “Springing forward” can be more difficult than “falling back” in the fall when we set our clocks back an hour.
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1 month ago | 
franklincountytimes.com | Bart Moss |Russ Corey |Kevin Taylor |Alyssa Sutherland
The Phil Campbell Bobcats softball team had a highly successful week, securing three decisive victories over Sheffield, Haleyville and Decatur Heritage. The Bobcats showcased a potent combination of offensive firepower and solid pitching. Against Sheffield, Phil Campbell dominated with a 15-0 victory, capitalizing on seven Sheffield errors. Despite only recording four hits, the Bobcats managed to score 15 runs.
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1 month ago | 
franklincountytimes.com | María Camp |Russ Corey |Kevin Taylor |Bart Moss
PHOTOS COURTESY OF JARED DAVISThe Russellville High School Annual Staff is sponsoring the 43rd annual Miss RHS Pageant at 7 p.m. Friday in the Russellville City Schools Auditorium. Doors will open at 6:15 p.m. Tickets will be available at the door for $10. Programs will also be available for $10. The pageant will also feature Little Sisters and Rising Stars. Little Sisters are Russellville Middle School students chosen by the contestants to introduce them during the talent competition.
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1 month ago | 
franklincountytimes.com | Bart Moss |Kevin Taylor |Russ Corey
It was a topsy turvy week for schools last week. Monday was a holiday. Wednesday, schools were out because of snow. Thursday and Friday were late arrival days because of extreme cold. I’m sure students could get used to a schedule like this. It will be a challenge getting everyone back in a consistent frame of mind …Spring is upon us … the weather is finally going to warm up this week to near 70. Spring fever is sure to strike. Most long-range forecasts say winter is over.
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1 month ago | 
franklincountytimes.com | Bart Moss |Russ Corey
The Phil Campbell Bobcats secured a 9-5 victory over Tremont, fueled by a potent offensive display. The Bobcats’ bats came alive in a three-run surge in the third inning and a decisive five-run outburst in the fifth. Addi James led the charge, delivering two crucial hits and driving in three runs. Chaley Bullington contributed a triple and a single, while Katelin Hester added another triple to the Bobcats’ extra-base hit tally. Mia Ambrosio also recorded a triple and a RBI.
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1 month ago | 
franklincountytimes.com | Bart Moss |Kevin Taylor |Russ Corey
The Phil Campbell Bobcats delivered a stunning offensive display, overwhelming the Sulligent Blue Devils with a 24-2 victory. The Bobcats’ bats exploded for 21 runs in the first inning alone, setting the tone for a dominant performance. Senior Cale Faust provided the highlight of the night, launching a grand slam that ignited the massive first-inning rally. The offensive onslaught was relentless, with seven players recording multihit games.
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2 months ago | 
franklincountytimes.com | María Camp |Russ Corey |Kevin Taylor |Bart Moss
RUSSELLVILLE – The Russellville Fire Department will sell three of its older trucks to make way for three new fire engines. The total cost for the three new trucks will be $3,739,887. One of the two Custom Monarch Pumps will cost $753, 310.63 since they city got a $33,265.62 discount for pre-paying. The other pumper will cost $786,576.25. The new ladder truck will cost $2.2 million.
