John Pilati Franklin Free Press Although he dutifully served his city as chief of police for more than two decades, Donnie McGuire’s passion lied in investigating crimes. McGuire, the chief of the Russellville Police Department from 1983 to 2004, died Monday morning at his Russellville home. He was 65. McGuire began his tenure with the
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John Pilati Franklin Free Press Mark Wilson doesn’t believe in wasting time. The 42-year-old Russellville resident works full-time at Big Star and as a volunteer fireman for the Russellville Fire Department. He serves as a deacon at Gaines Street Baptist Church, cares for his elderly aunt and volunteers his time coaching youth football. And, oh
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Mike Self Franklin Free Press After taking over the football program at his alma mater last year, Russellville alum Michael Jackson faced more challenges than your typical first-year head coach. For starters, the Golden Tigers were in complete rebuild-mode following the loss of all-time leading rusher Brent Calloway and two other impact runners in Tevin
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Mike Self Franklin Free Press VINA – As far as the Phil Campbell softball team is concerned, almost any time is a good time for singing. The Lady Bobcats can be heard belting out one tune or another before games, during games and after games—provided they win, of course. “We’ve had more than a few
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Mike Self Franklin Free Press THARPTOWN – At nearly half past five last Wednesday, on a cloudless spring afternoon, Tharptown baseball coach Derek Ergle gathered his players in the shadows of the first-base dugout. As Ergle wrapped his arms around those nearest him and looked into the faces of the young men he calls “the
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Mike Self Franklin Free Press Over the course of her five-year varsity career at Russellville, Amber Elliott developed into the rarest of rare breeds: A dominant shot-blocker who practically never fouled out of a game. “I’m not really sure how many times it happened,” Elliott said last week. “Maybe two or three?” On the rare
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John Pilati Franklin Free Press Family and friends of soldiers in the 115th Signal Battalion will have an opportunity this Thursday, April 19, to hear a briefing on the unit, complete with photographs, at the April meeting of the American Legion Post 64 of Russellville. Major Barry Clayton, Rear Detachment Commander for the 115th Signal
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John Pilati Franklin Free Press “You know heroes come in every shape and size. Making special sacrifices for others in their lives. No one gives them medals, The world don’t know their name. But in someone’s eyes, they’re heroes just the same.” —“Heroes” by Paul Overstreet Eighty-nine-year-old Aileen McGuire has a friend she’s very proud
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Mike Self Franklin Free Press Belgreen softball coach Richie Hester knew that last Thursday’s game against rival Tharptown was going to be a tough one. What he didn’t know, however, was that the real fun wasn’t even going to begin until Saturday. Lauren Oliver and Laken Bragwell each delivered a clutch hit in the bottom
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Mike Self Franklin Free Press The atmosphere at Russellville Middle School had a little extra buzz to it on Monday, and Larry Gilmer didn’t have to guess why. Football was back in Golden Tiger country. “Those kids have been so excited, just bouncing off the walls,” Gilmer said Monday night, just a couple of hours
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