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.

Hey sports fans! 🏈 Ready to prove you know high school football?Predict the winners for this week's games for a chance t...
09/16/2025

Hey sports fans! 🏈 Ready to prove you know high school football?
Predict the winners for this week's games for a chance to win a Family Bar-B-Que Pack from Pilgrim's Place

The deadline to enter is Friday at 5 PM. Good luck!

Enter here: https://tinyurl.com/yuaadca9

09/13/2025

Franklin County folks, what do you remember about Sept. 11? (For possible use in the paper.)

FLORENCE—Northwest Alabama officials said the Sept. 3 announcement that the U.S. Space Command will be moved to Huntsvil...
09/10/2025

FLORENCE—Northwest Alabama officials said the Sept. 3 announcement that the U.S. Space Command will be moved to Huntsville could boost local economies in several adjacent counties.

FLORENCE—Northwest Alabama officials said the Sept. 3 announcement that the U.S. Space Command will be moved to Huntsville could boost local economies in several adjacent counties. President Donald Trump made the announcement, which is a reversal of a Joe Biden-era decision to keep the command at ...

09/10/2025

Russellville man faces drug trafficking charges
(Link in comments.)

09/10/2025

Pond owners offered guidance
on healthy waters
(Link in comments.)

BELGREEN -- For nearly nine decades, Ann Taylor has called Belgreen home — building a life rooted in school, church and ...
09/10/2025

BELGREEN -- For nearly nine decades, Ann Taylor has called Belgreen home — building a life rooted in school, church and family.

BELGREEN -- For nearly nine decades, Ann Taylor has called Belgreen home — building a life rooted in school, church and family. “I’m 89 years old and thankful for every day of it,” Taylor said. “I grew up out in the country and I rode the bus to school when I was young. I’ve always been ...

RUSSELLVILLE — A family dairy on the Franklin–Colbert County line is preparing for major growth after receiving a $1.9 m...
09/10/2025

RUSSELLVILLE — A family dairy on the Franklin–Colbert County line is preparing for major growth after receiving a $1.9 million boost from the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI).

RUSSELLVILLE — A family dairy on the Franklin–Colbert County line is preparing for major growth after receiving a $1.9 million boost from the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI). State Ag Commissioner RickPateandseveralADAI staff presented the check recently to Miller Family ...

OPINION: After years of political wrangling, President Trump is bringing Space Command (SPACECOM) headquarters back to i...
09/10/2025

OPINION: After years of political wrangling, President Trump is bringing Space Command (SPACECOM) headquarters back to its rightful home in Huntsville. This was never supposed to be about politics.

After years of political wrangling, President Trump is bringing Space Command (SPACECOM) headquarters back to its rightful home in Huntsville. This was never supposed to be about politics. After a thorough and highly competitive selection process, Huntsville was chosen as the best home for SPACECOM....

The GFWC Book Lovers Study Club will host an awareness session about domestic and sexual violence at 2 p.m. on Sept. 20 ...
09/10/2025

The GFWC Book Lovers Study Club will host an awareness session about domestic and sexual violence at 2 p.m. on Sept. 20 at Russellville First Methodist Church.

RUSSELLVILLE --the Ambassadors program at Tharptown Elementary is giving students an introduction to leadership. The pro...
09/10/2025

RUSSELLVILLE --the Ambassadors program at Tharptown Elementary is giving students an introduction to leadership. The program gives elected fifth and sixth graders a chance to be in charge of projects, support classmates and learn responsibility.

RUSSELLVILLE --the Ambassadors program at Tharptown Elementary is giving students an introduction to leadership. The program gives elected fifth and sixth graders a chance to be in charge of projects, support classmates and learn responsibility. This year’s Ambassadors includes six fifth graders a...

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Russellville, AL
35653

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

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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 communities 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 every other 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.