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.

12/01/2025

Red Bay, share your photos from the tree lighting ceremony for possible use in the paper! (Parade photos also welcome.)

11/27/2025

Franklin County,
share your Thanksgiving photos for possible use in the
Franklin County Times!

RUSSELLVILLE — Russellville Middle School Principal Dr. Monica Moon has been selected as District 7N Middle School Princ...
11/27/2025

RUSSELLVILLE — Russellville Middle School Principal Dr. Monica Moon has been selected as District 7N Middle School Principal of the Year.

RUSSELLVILLE — The economic contribution of agriculture in Region 10, which includes Franklin County, totals nearly $13 ...
11/27/2025

RUSSELLVILLE — The economic contribution of agriculture in Region 10, which includes Franklin County, totals nearly $13 million annually and produces more than 40,000 jobs.

Ella Copeland scored 26 points to help Russellville run away from Phil Campbell 56-30 on Nov. 17.
11/27/2025

Ella Copeland scored 26 points to help Russellville run away from Phil Campbell 56-30 on Nov. 17.

PHIL CAMPBELL — Councilmembers have voted to end the city’s agreement with attorney James Atkinson and hire Nathan Johns...
11/27/2025

PHIL CAMPBELL — Councilmembers have voted to end the city’s agreement with attorney James Atkinson and hire Nathan Johnson to serve as prosecutor and town attorney.

By María Camp

RUSSELLVILLE -- The Franklin County Board of Education kept its leadership team in place during its annual organizationa...
11/27/2025

RUSSELLVILLE -- The Franklin County Board of Education kept its leadership team in place during its annual organizational meeting Nov. 18.

RUSSELLVILLE — Health Connect America Program Director Emi Brown said the organization provides behavioral health servic...
11/27/2025

RUSSELLVILLE — Health Connect America Program Director Emi Brown said the organization provides behavioral health services for people dealing with addiction and mental health challenges.

RUSSELLVILLE — Health Connect America Program Director Emi Brown said the organization provides behavioral health services for people dealing with addiction and mental health challenges. “We meet clients where they are, not where it’s convenient for us,” Brown said. “Anyone can come as the...

RUSSELLVILLE — The city council at its Nov. 17 meeting recognized the Russellville High School volleyball team for a sea...
11/27/2025

RUSSELLVILLE — The city council at its Nov. 17 meeting recognized the Russellville High School volleyball team for a season that included a 41-16 overall record, new school records and several individual milestones.

RUSSELLVILLE — Russellville High School senior Ty Engelthaler recently signed to play baseball at Central Alabama Commun...
11/27/2025

RUSSELLVILLE — Russellville High School senior Ty Engelthaler recently signed to play baseball at Central Alabama Community College, joining the Trojans to continue both his academic and athletic paths.

For the fourth straight season, hunters in Franklin, Lauderdale and Colbert counties will be required to submit any deer...
11/27/2025

For the fourth straight season, hunters in Franklin, Lauderdale and Colbert counties will be required to submit any deer they harvest for testing for Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD).

11/27/2025

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Russellville, AL
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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.