The Franklin County Times

The Franklin County Times Franklin County's news source since 1879. Franklin County is one of those places where everybody knows your name.

It’s a place where people are proud of their schools and proud of their roots. It’s a place where there’s a strong emphasis on community, and a place where neighbors are willing to go the extra mile to help another neighbor in need. Franklin County Times is proud to have been the county’s source for news since 1879, and it continues to be the county’s only comprehensive newspaper that covers all c

ommunities located within Franklin County’s borders. The Franklin County Times, a publication of Franklin County Newspapers, Inc., is
published weekly each Wednesday and provides all the news county residents have come to expect over the years. Whether it’s covering breaking news, an exciting high school game or a touching human interest article, the staff at the Franklin County Times knows that all news is important to someone. As a supplement to the printed version of the Franklin County Times, FCNI also supports a website that offers an online version of the newspaper for the convenience of our readers. FCNI also publishes Franklin Living, a lifestyle and features magazine that is distributed in racks throughout the county and directly to Franklin County Times subscribers each month. With these two award-winning publications and the supported website, FCNI provides area residents with a comprehensive look at the news, events, businesses, people and places that make Franklin County the unique and special place that it is. And in doing so, our publications reach more than 16,500 readers each week.

REMEMBERING 9/11 | WHERE WERE YOU?25 years later, most of us still remember exactly where we were when we heard the news...
09/11/2026

REMEMBERING 9/11 | WHERE WERE YOU?

25 years later, most of us still remember exactly where we were when we heard the news on September 11, 2001.

We remember who we were with.

We remember the phone calls.

We remember turning on the television.

We remember the uncertainty, the heartbreak and the way our country came together.

Today, we remember the lives lost, the families forever changed, and the first responders who ran toward danger to help others.

Where were you on September 11, 2001?

Share your story with us in the comments. Tell us where you were, what you remember and how that day changed you.

We want to hear from our community. 🇺🇸

Never forget.

RUSSELLVILLE — A $5,000 grant from the Northwest Alabama Resource Conservation and Development Council (RC
08/27/2026

RUSSELLVILLE — A $5,000 grant from the Northwest Alabama Resource Conservation and Development Council (RC

RUSSELLVILLE — A $5,000 grant from the Northwest Alabama Resource Conservation and Development Council (RC&D) helped the Franklin County Branch of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Scholarship Committee purchase a 7- by 14-foot food trailer to expand its scholarship fundraising.

RUSSELLVILLE — Probate Judge Barry Moore said the county is considering the purchase of a courthouse walk-through securi...
08/27/2026

RUSSELLVILLE — Probate Judge Barry Moore said the county is considering the purchase of a courthouse walk-through security scanner from One Point Security for $5,642.

Watermelon Winners 2026
08/27/2026

Watermelon Winners 2026

MOST UNUSUAL First place: Lorena Bonilla (Russellville) BEST DRESSED First place: Aymar Bonilla (Russellville) Second place: Candy Owens (Lawrence County) Third place: Jonathan Owens (Lawrence County) BEST TASTING First place: Anastasia Viglietta (Hodges) Second place: Joshua Viglietta (Hodges) Thir...

The Golden Tigers opened the volleyball season with two wins on Aug. 20 as head coach Madison Lamon’s team looks to buil...
08/27/2026

The Golden Tigers opened the volleyball season with two wins on Aug. 20 as head coach Madison Lamon’s team looks to build on last year’s success.

There’s something special about a Friday night under the lights in Franklin County. Whether it’s the roar from the home ...
08/27/2026

There’s something special about a Friday night under the lights in Franklin County. Whether it’s the roar from the home bleachers in Russellville, the marching bands warming up before kickoff in Red Bay, or the friendly rivalries that stir up talk around town in Phil Campbell, Belgreen, Tharptown and Vina, football season brings this county together in a way few other things can.

There’s something special about a Friday night under the lights in Franklin County. Whether it’s the roar from the home bleachers in Russellville, the marching bands warming up before kickoff in Red Bay, or the friendly rivalries that stir up talk around town in Phil Campbell, Belgreen, Tharptow...

RED BAY — Law enforcement officials are looking into a threat made on social media Thursday.
08/27/2026

RED BAY — Law enforcement officials are looking into a threat made on social media Thursday.

RC&D awards $175K to fund 26 projects
08/26/2026

RC&D awards $175K to fund 26 projects

RUSSELLVILLE – The Northwest Alabama RC&D Council has awarded $175,000 to 26 projects to purchase public safety equipment, make school improvements, and provide funding help to community projects.

The Phil Cambpell volleyball team got off to a strong start, finishing the first week of the season 6-1.
08/26/2026

The Phil Cambpell volleyball team got off to a strong start, finishing the first week of the season 6-1.

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501 N. Jackson Avenue , Suite 7 (the Byars Building)
Russellville, AL
35653

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Tuesday 9am - 2pm
Wednesday 9am - 2pm
Thursday 9am - 2pm
Friday 9am - 2pm

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