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Playoff football first round schedule: Phil Campbell at Piedmont | Red Bay vs. Sand Rock | Russellville vs. Boaz

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Tune in to the official broadcast of Russellville Golden Tiger football with Ty Wells and Kadin Pounders on WGOL-FM 100.7/AM 920 every Friday night during football season! *** Playoff football first round schedule: Phil Campbell at Piedmont | Red Bay vs. Sand Rock | Russellville vs. Boaz ***

NEWS

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Theft trial for former Frog Pond Fire Chief continued again

Nov 6, 2025

Theft trial for former Frog Pond Fire Chief continued again

Nov 6, 2025

Nov 6, 2025

Russellville City Council approves reappointment of Miller, Hargett and Mansell as City Clerk/Treasurer, Police Chief and Fire Chief

Nov 6, 2025

Russellville City Council approves reappointment of Miller, Hargett and Mansell as City Clerk/Treasurer, Police Chief and Fire Chief

Nov 6, 2025

Nov 6, 2025

Bowen named 2025 Factory Sales Representative of the Year by manufactured housing professional association

Nov 4, 2025

Bowen named 2025 Factory Sales Representative of the Year by manufactured housing professional association

Nov 4, 2025

Nov 4, 2025

More than 5,200 Franklin County residents cutoff from SNAP food assistance benefits due to shutdown

Nov 3, 2025

More than 5,200 Franklin County residents cutoff from SNAP food assistance benefits due to shutdown

Nov 3, 2025

Nov 3, 2025

Pastor issues four-pronged challenge to incoming City of Russellville Mayor and Council at Sunday afternoon swearing-in ceremony

Nov 3, 2025

Pastor issues four-pronged challenge to incoming City of Russellville Mayor and Council at Sunday afternoon swearing-in ceremony

Nov 3, 2025

Nov 3, 2025

Russellville-based Synergy South has big plans for city, local schools as part of company’s growth

Nov 3, 2025

Russellville-based Synergy South has big plans for city, local schools as part of company’s growth

Nov 3, 2025

Nov 3, 2025

Hester found incompetent to stand trial on vehicular homicide, assault charges

Nov 3, 2025

Hester found incompetent to stand trial on vehicular homicide, assault charges

Nov 3, 2025

Nov 3, 2025

Letter to the Editor: Thank you to hard-working Russellville Street Department

Nov 3, 2025

Letter to the Editor: Thank you to hard-working Russellville Street Department

Nov 3, 2025

Nov 3, 2025

Pace turns passion for antiquing into new business

Nov 3, 2025

Pace turns passion for antiquing into new business

Nov 3, 2025

Nov 3, 2025

RCS Board of Education honors principals at October 21 meeting

Oct 28, 2025

RCS Board of Education honors principals at October 21 meeting

Oct 28, 2025

Oct 28, 2025

SPORTS

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Football playoffs round one preview: Three Franklin County teams remain as postseason kicks off

Nov 5, 2025

Football playoffs round one preview: Three Franklin County teams remain as postseason kicks off

Nov 5, 2025

Nov 5, 2025

Four Russellville volleyball players earn AHSVCA All-State recognition

Nov 4, 2025

Four Russellville volleyball players earn AHSVCA All-State recognition

Nov 4, 2025

Nov 4, 2025

The Franklin Free Press announces its 2025 All-Franklin County Volleyball Team

Nov 4, 2025

The Franklin Free Press announces its 2025 All-Franklin County Volleyball Team

Nov 4, 2025

Nov 4, 2025

BHS, PCHS, RHS, and THS runners qualify for state cross country championships after racing at section meets

Nov 3, 2025

BHS, PCHS, RHS, and THS runners qualify for state cross country championships after racing at section meets

Nov 3, 2025

Nov 3, 2025

Last second touchdown gives Phil Campbell a 46-38 win over county rival Red Bay

Oct 31, 2025

Last second touchdown gives Phil Campbell a 46-38 win over county rival Red Bay

Oct 31, 2025

Oct 31, 2025

Golden Tigers fall 28-12 in regular season finale at Athens

Oct 30, 2025

Golden Tigers fall 28-12 in regular season finale at Athens

Oct 30, 2025

Oct 30, 2025

Week 10 football preview: Belgreen at Vina, Red Bay at Phil Campbell highlight regular season’s final week

Oct 28, 2025

Week 10 football preview: Belgreen at Vina, Red Bay at Phil Campbell highlight regular season’s final week

Oct 28, 2025

Oct 28, 2025

Phil Campbell football clinches region’s final playoff spot after huge win over Hanceville

Oct 25, 2025

Phil Campbell football clinches region’s final playoff spot after huge win over Hanceville

Oct 25, 2025

Oct 25, 2025

Red Bay finishes a perfect 5-0 in region with 44-21 win at Tanner

Oct 25, 2025

Red Bay finishes a perfect 5-0 in region with 44-21 win at Tanner

Oct 25, 2025

Oct 25, 2025

Golden Tigers finish region runner-up, secure home field advantage for round one of playoffs after 27-13 win over Priceville

Oct 24, 2025

Golden Tigers finish region runner-up, secure home field advantage for round one of playoffs after 27-13 win over Priceville

Oct 24, 2025

Oct 24, 2025

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