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Week 9 football scores: Belgreen 24, Victory Christian 49 | Phil Campbell 76, Hanceville 29 | Red Bay 44, Tanner 21 | Russellville 27, Priceville 13 | Tharptown 6, Lexington 69 | Vina 8, Meek 52

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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! *** Week 9 football scores: Belgreen 24, Victory Christian 49 | Phil Campbell 76, Hanceville 29 | Red Bay 44, Tanner 21 | Russellville 27, Priceville 13 | Tharptown 6, Lexington 69 | Vina 8, Meek 52 ***

NEWS

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Public invited to reception honoring 26-year law enforcement career of retiring RPD Captain Joe Hargett

Oct 21, 2025

Public invited to reception honoring 26-year law enforcement career of retiring RPD Captain Joe Hargett

Oct 21, 2025

Oct 21, 2025

Freedom Fiber celebrates completion of 4,200 miles of fiber installation

Oct 21, 2025

Freedom Fiber celebrates completion of 4,200 miles of fiber installation

Oct 21, 2025

Oct 21, 2025

Russellville City Council approves retail liquor license by 3-2 split vote

Oct 21, 2025

Russellville City Council approves retail liquor license by 3-2 split vote

Oct 21, 2025

Oct 21, 2025

County Commission approves 10-year tax abatement for Pilgrim’s $9 million capital investment

Oct 21, 2025

County Commission approves 10-year tax abatement for Pilgrim’s $9 million capital investment

Oct 21, 2025

Oct 21, 2025

Northwest Shoals to hold Manufacturing Day on October 22

Oct 21, 2025

Northwest Shoals to hold Manufacturing Day on October 22

Oct 21, 2025

Oct 21, 2025

Franklin County voters to have large primary ballots to consider next May

Oct 21, 2025

Franklin County voters to have large primary ballots to consider next May

Oct 21, 2025

Oct 21, 2025

‘A Golden Jubilee:’ Russellville Hospital celebrates 50 years meeting the health care needs of its community

Oct 17, 2025

‘A Golden Jubilee:’ Russellville Hospital celebrates 50 years meeting the health care needs of its community

Oct 17, 2025

Oct 17, 2025

No sponsoring church for religious instruction class this year, but Guinn says Russellville City Schools remains ready and willing to begin the program next year

Oct 14, 2025

No sponsoring church for religious instruction class this year, but Guinn says Russellville City Schools remains ready and willing to begin the program next year

Oct 14, 2025

Oct 14, 2025

Mayor-elect Williams ready to begin turning goals into realities for his hometown Phil Campbell

Oct 14, 2025

Mayor-elect Williams ready to begin turning goals into realities for his hometown Phil Campbell

Oct 14, 2025

Oct 14, 2025

Red Bay council hires Baggett as city clerk, appoints McNeil to fill Water & Gas Board vacancy

Oct 14, 2025

Red Bay council hires Baggett as city clerk, appoints McNeil to fill Water & Gas Board vacancy

Oct 14, 2025

Oct 14, 2025

SPORTS

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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

Historic Russellville volleyball campaign ends in second round of AHSAA North Super Regional

Oct 24, 2025

Historic Russellville volleyball campaign ends in second round of AHSAA North Super Regional

Oct 24, 2025

Oct 24, 2025

Plyler, Poss picked to lead Russellville soccer programs

Oct 24, 2025

Plyler, Poss picked to lead Russellville soccer programs

Oct 24, 2025

Oct 24, 2025

PCHS volleyball season ends in first round of AHSAA North Super Regional

Oct 22, 2025

PCHS volleyball season ends in first round of AHSAA North Super Regional

Oct 22, 2025

Oct 22, 2025

Belgreen junior high girls’ basketball team beats Russellville to win Tharptown Tip-off Tournament

Oct 22, 2025

Belgreen junior high girls’ basketball team beats Russellville to win Tharptown Tip-off Tournament

Oct 22, 2025

Oct 22, 2025

Week 9 football preview: Phil Campbell, Russellville host games with major playoff implications

Oct 22, 2025

Week 9 football preview: Phil Campbell, Russellville host games with major playoff implications

Oct 22, 2025

Oct 22, 2025

Red Bay wins first region championship since 2019 after dismantling Decatur Heritage

Oct 17, 2025

Red Bay wins first region championship since 2019 after dismantling Decatur Heritage

Oct 17, 2025

Oct 17, 2025

Russellville clinches postseason berth following 42-14 win over West Point on Homecoming

Oct 17, 2025

Russellville clinches postseason berth following 42-14 win over West Point on Homecoming

Oct 17, 2025

Oct 17, 2025

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