The Franklin County 4-H program had two clubs compete at state competitions in April, performing well at their respective events and winning multiple honors.   In early April, the Archery Club traveled to Columbiana to compete in the state contest. Later that month, the Shotgun Club was a part of a three-day competition at Selwood Farms in Alpine and Red Eagle Skeet and Trap Club in Childe...read more

The 100th Alabama High School Athletic Association Outdoor Track and Field Championships kick off today with ample representation from Franklin County. The large-school meet (4A-7A) begins today and runs through Saturday at the Gulf Shores Sportsplex. The state meet for 1A-3A will be at Cullman's Oliver Woodard Stadium this Friday and Saturday. More than 2,000 high school athletes will take par...read more

U.S. News & World Report released their list of Best High Schools on Tuesday, and Russellville High School is ranked 21st out of 386 high schools in the state of Alabama and placed in the top 40 percent of high schools nationwide. RHS is the only school in the Shoals/Tri-County area to make the Top 25 list this year.   RHS Principal Dr. Jeremy Madden said accomplishments like this are a...read more

The Franklin County Board of Education received a progress report on a number of repairs and renovations at several county schools at the board's April 23rd meeting. Superintendent of Education Greg Hamilton told board members repairs at Phil Campbell High School from flood damage early this year were now complete and they are in the process of finalizing payment. The school gym received extensi...read more

With 65 years' experience working in the Vina High School cafeteria, Betty Mahan could have retired a long, long, long time ago. But time and time again, she chose to continue the job she loves. Mahan, 95, finally decided to retire this year and her co-workers, Vina faculty, staff, alumni and students held a reception to honor Mahan Tuesday morning. How do you thank someone for their 65 years of...read more