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NEWS

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44 of 44 Franklin businesses receive satisfactory health ratings

Nov 18, 2025

44 of 44 Franklin businesses receive satisfactory health ratings

Nov 18, 2025

Nov 18, 2025

Franklin County Commission approves $598,820 loan for new garbage trucks for Franklin County Solid Waste Department

Nov 18, 2025

Franklin County Commission approves $598,820 loan for new garbage trucks for Franklin County Solid Waste Department

Nov 18, 2025

Nov 18, 2025

Two lawsuits filed question legality of Russellville Water and Sewer Board’s restoration policy

Nov 18, 2025

Two lawsuits filed question legality of Russellville Water and Sewer Board’s restoration policy

Nov 18, 2025

Nov 18, 2025

Academic growth, significant capital investments highlight Franklin County State of the Schools presentations

Nov 18, 2025

Academic growth, significant capital investments highlight Franklin County State of the Schools presentations

Nov 18, 2025

Nov 18, 2025

Column: Goodwin, Golden Tigers winners before they even take the field tonight at Briarwood

Nov 14, 2025

Column: Goodwin, Golden Tigers winners before they even take the field tonight at Briarwood

Nov 14, 2025

Nov 14, 2025

Russellville City Schools jumps into ‘A’ range on latest state report card

Nov 14, 2025

Russellville City Schools jumps into ‘A’ range on latest state report card

Nov 14, 2025

Nov 14, 2025

Five of eight Franklin County Schools receive ‘A’ grades on 24-25 State Report Card

Nov 13, 2025

Five of eight Franklin County Schools receive ‘A’ grades on 24-25 State Report Card

Nov 13, 2025

Nov 13, 2025

Bradford leaves legacy as Franklin County Schools’ first nurse

Nov 10, 2025

Bradford leaves legacy as Franklin County Schools’ first nurse

Nov 10, 2025

Nov 10, 2025

NWSCC Adult Education announces Rx Ready Scholarship opportunity

Nov 10, 2025

NWSCC Adult Education announces Rx Ready Scholarship opportunity

Nov 10, 2025

Nov 10, 2025

Breakfast with Santa event coming to Russellville’s A.W. Todd Centre in December

Nov 9, 2025

Breakfast with Santa event coming to Russellville’s A.W. Todd Centre in December

Nov 9, 2025

Nov 9, 2025

SPORTS

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Red Bay suffers second round defeat to Southeastern, finishes ‘turnaround’ season with 9-3 record

Nov 18, 2025

Red Bay suffers second round defeat to Southeastern, finishes ‘turnaround’ season with 9-3 record

Nov 18, 2025

Nov 18, 2025

Russellville beaten at Briarwood Christian, ending season in second round of Class 5A playoffs

Nov 17, 2025

Russellville beaten at Briarwood Christian, ending season in second round of Class 5A playoffs

Nov 17, 2025

Nov 17, 2025

Football playoffs second round preview: Red Bay hosts Southeastern while Russellville travels to Briarwood

Nov 12, 2025

Football playoffs second round preview: Red Bay hosts Southeastern while Russellville travels to Briarwood

Nov 12, 2025

Nov 12, 2025

Belgreen, Phil Campbell, Russellville, and Tharptown athletes race at AHSAA Cross Country State Championships

Nov 9, 2025

Belgreen, Phil Campbell, Russellville, and Tharptown athletes race at AHSAA Cross Country State Championships

Nov 9, 2025

Nov 9, 2025

‘Gutsy’ Golden Tigers beat No. 10 Boaz, advance to second round after epic overtime classic

Nov 8, 2025

‘Gutsy’ Golden Tigers beat No. 10 Boaz, advance to second round after epic overtime classic

Nov 8, 2025

Nov 8, 2025

Phil Campbell’s football campaign concludes after first round playoff loss at No. 2 Piedmont

Nov 7, 2025

Phil Campbell’s football campaign concludes after first round playoff loss at No. 2 Piedmont

Nov 7, 2025

Nov 7, 2025

Red Bay smashes Sand Rock 53-14 to earn first playoff victory since 2020

Nov 6, 2025

Red Bay smashes Sand Rock 53-14 to earn first playoff victory since 2020

Nov 6, 2025

Nov 6, 2025

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

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