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Russellville City Council approves several temporary promotions in Russellville Fire Department

2025-04-23T05:00:00Z

The Russellville City Council approved several temporary promotions in the Russellville Fire Department at a short meeting April 21st. Marcus Hill and Mickey Gentry were promoted to Lieutenant positions until July 18, 2025. Shawn Hines and Michael H...

Russellville City Schools Board honors National Honor Society for record blood drive

2025-04-22T05:00:00Z

The Russellville City Board of Education honored several student organizations and students at its April 15th meeting. Among the honorees was the Russellville High School Honor Society, which broke the state record for Power Red Donations during its...

Busy week for Marbutt ends with Phil Campbell council voting him mayor

2025-04-21T05:00:00Z

Last week was one new Phil Campbell Mayor Eddie Marbutt won't soon forget, and not because 'Tax Day' came and went on April 15th. The politically turbulent week began with the Phil Campbell City Council's regular meeting on April 15th being canceled...

Russellville Police Department lieutenant placed on admin leave after felony domestic violence arrest

2025-04-21T05:00:00Z

A Russellville Police Department lieutenant has been placed on administrative leave with pay after being arrested on a felony charge of Domestic Violence by Strangulation or Suffociation and a misdemeanor charge of Harassment in Lawrence County. Dus...

New law designed to 'even the playing field' for independent pharmacies and large chains

2025-04-17T05:00:00Z

After a similar bill failed in the Alabama Legislature last year, both the Alabama Senate and House unanimously approved a law last week designed to protect locally-owned community pharmacies, which are closing across Alabama at an alarming rate. SB...

Bay Tree Council for the Performing Arts in Red Bay hosts 'Honky Tonk Hissy Fit,' final production of season

2025-04-16T05:00:00Z

The Bay Tree Council for the Performing Arts in Red Bay, AL announces its third and final production of the 2024-2025 season, Honky Tonk Hissy Fit, by Jones, Hope and Wooten. This is the third in the trilogy of the Doublewide, Texas plays. The perfor...

Phil Campbell Mayor resigns effective immediately

2025-04-16T05:00:00Z

Phil Campbell Mayor Mike McQuary has resigned effective immediately. Mayor Pro Tempore Phillip King will now serve as mayor pursuant to Alabama law: The news of McQuary’s resignation came after he contacted members of the Phil Campbell City Co...

NWSCC presents 'Into the Woods' with shows April 17, 19

2025-04-16T05:00:00Z

The Northwest Shoals Community College (NWSCC) Music Department is proud to present the beloved musical Into the Woods with performances scheduled for April 17 at 7:00 PM and April 19 at 2:30 PM. The production will take place in the Lou B. Bevill Ce...

Phil Campbell business owners frustrated with city officials' handling of dilapidated downtown buildings

2025-04-14T05:00:00Z

Confusion and anger describe the emotions of two Phil Campbell business owners who believe city officials' inaction have adversely impacted their downtown businesses, one to the point of having to be relocated.David Silva, owner of Tribe Martial Arts...

Sweda visitation, funeral set for Saturday, April 12th at Spry

2025-04-09T05:00:00Z

Doris Glasgow Sweda, age 94, of Russellville, passed away on Sunday, April 06, 2025, at Terrace Manor Nursing Home. As the last of the Kemper and Lela Glasgow children, she relished in memories of the family reunions and big family get togethers. We...

Tharptown High School, Elementary School recipients of NW Alabama RC&D grants

2025-04-08T05:00:00Z

The Northwest Alabama Resource Conservation and Development Council (RC&D) recently announced grants awarded to Tharptown High School and Tharptown Elementary School totalling $20,000. On Wednesday, March 26, representatives from RC&D inclu...

North Alabama Medical Center & Legacy of Hope celebrating National Donate Life Month this Friday

2025-04-08T05:00:00Z

North Alabama Medical Center and Legacy of Hope are partnering to celebrate National Donate Life Month on Friday, April 11th in the hospital’s main lobby. The public is invited to hear stories of former patients whose lives were saved thro...

NWSCC presents 'Into the Woods' April 17, 19

2025-04-08T05:00:00Z

Phil Campbell senior Garrison crowned Miss Dream Girl 2025

2025-04-07T05:00:00Z

Phil Campbell High School senior Lydia Garrison was crowned Miss Dream Girl 2025 at the recent Phil Campbell Dream Girl Pageant, held March 21st at Northwest Shoals Community College in Phil Campbell. Lara Gunderman was named 1st alternate, Kayden H...

Bond denied for Devaney in six pending Limestone County charges

2025-04-03T05:00:00Z

A Russellville man will remain in the Limestone County Jail without bond after a Limestone County District Judge denied bond after a lengthy hearing held April 1st. Donald Andrew Devaney, a former City of Russellville firefighter, is charged with tw...

TVA Board of Directors hires new President, CEO

2025-04-01T05:00:00Z

The Tennessee Valley Authority Board of Directors selected Don Moul to serve as President and Chief Executive Officer of the nation’s largest public power utility, effective April 9, 2025. Moul is the fourth CEO o...

RMS student podcast focused on Chucky Mullins' continued legacy, impact on community 34 years after his passing

2025-04-01T05:00:00Z

It’s quickly approaching 40 years now since Chucky Mullins first made his mark on the football world, but thanks to a group of Russellville Middle School students, his legacy is still being shared. Mullins was a Russellville football legend, ...

RHS junior jailed in Florence on charges of murder, robbery

2025-03-27T05:00:00Z

A Russellville High School junior and star athlete remained in custody in Lauderdale County Thursday morning awaiting a bond hearing on charges of felony murder and robbery, the Franklin Free Press has learned. Cameron 'Cam' Leonard Phinizee, 17, wa...

Russellville Hospital welcomes new physician, Dr. Amy Traylor

2025-03-25T05:00:00Z

The doctor is in.Beginning March 31st, there will be a new doctor practicing in Russellville to service the healthcare needs of the community. Dr. Amy Traylor is joining Russellville Hospital as a family practitioner at the end of next month and will...

NWSCC College Quiz team finishes 10th in national championship competition

2025-03-25T05:00:00Z

Although the Northwest Shoals Community College didn't win the championship at this year's Community College Championship Tournament (CCCT), the team had an impressive weekend, especially freshman Dalton Stults, who finished with the high individual ...