Franklin Free Press News

Ozbirn was about promoting local history, not herself

2024-04-26T05:00:00Z

If Chris Ozbirn was an airplane, she'd assuredly be a B-2 stealth bomber. Ozbirn, the Director of the Franklin County Archives, died late Wednesday night. Ozbirn was 75. Like a stealth bomber, the work Ozbirn did was important and it was done almos...

BTCPA 'Suite Surrender' debuts Thursday for four-day run

2024-04-24T05:00:00Z

The BTCPA announces its third and final production for the 2023-2024 season, Suite Surrender, by Michael McKeever and directed by Russellville native Anna Carol Porter. The performance dates are April 25-27 at 7:00 PM and Sunday April 28, 2024, at ...

RHS 'Rebuilding the Tradition' brick fundraiser underway

2024-04-23T05:00:00Z

Russellville High School Principal Jeremy Madden recently announced a new fundraiser school officials are calling Rebuilding the Tradition.The fundraiser allows donors to purchase a personalized brick for either $100 (4x8) or $125 (8x8). The bricks w...

FCCDC awards grants to Vina High School, Red Bay Museum among others

2024-04-23T05:00:00Z

The Franklin County Community Development Commission met April 5, 2024, and approved a number of grants to local schools and non-profit agencies. The commission, which includes Brad Bolton, Jeremy Campbell and Russellville Mayor David Grissom, meets...

Grant to allow for repairs & improvements to County Road 75 over Cedar Creek

2024-04-23T05:00:00Z

Motorists who travel County Road 75 over Cedar Creek will soon see repairs and improvements thanks to a grant secured by Rep. Jamie Kiel as part of 'Rebuild Alabama' funds. Franklin County Engineer Jason Baggett said his department is working to fin...

Grant funds to be used for improvements on Highway 75 over Cedar Creek

2024-04-22T05:00:00Z

IRS warns taxpayers of telephone scam

2024-04-18T05:00:00Z

April is Financial Literacy Month and IRS Criminal Investigation, Atlanta Field Office is bringing awareness to impostor scams, which according to the Federal Trade Commission was number one in the top fraud category in 2023. “With the end of ...

TVA incentive rebates available for customers who HVAC systems checked

2024-04-18T05:00:00Z

With almost half of your home energy costs consumed by your heating and cooling system, it's important to know about a new rebate program being offered by the Tennessee Valley Authority. To help make sure your HVAC system is operating as efficiently...

April 20th event to help area homeless

2024-04-18T05:00:00Z

A shower. A haircut. A healthy meal. Hygiene products. These are everyday basics for most Northwest Alabama residents, but for the area's growing homeless population, they're from everyday occurrences. Hope Fest, a special event set for Saturday, ...

Murray, Hovater win Republican commission runoffs

2024-04-16T05:00:00Z

Dorothy from ‘The Wizard of Oz’ said it more than 85 years ago—“There’s no place like home. There’s no place like home. There’s no place like home. And that timeless saying also applied to the runo...

RV Council approves hiring Chard for vacant Accounts Payable Clerk position

2024-04-16T05:00:00Z

The Russellville City Council approved the hiring of Camie Chard as Accounts Payable Clerk at the council's April 15th meeting. The Russellville Civil Service Board conducted candidate interviews last week. At Monday's meeting, Chard was the recomm...

Russellville Parks & Rec to host free Introduction to Pickleball seminar

2024-04-04T05:00:00Z

Quick...What's the fastest-growing sport in America? Cornhole? Nope. Ultimate Frisbee? Fun, but nope again. Lawn Darts? Is that even a sport? It's pickleball, by leaps and bounds. And the Russellville Parks and Recreation Department wants ...

HB 238: Important step to protect rural pharmacies or another tax on Alabama residents? Depends on who you ask

2024-04-04T05:00:00Z

A controversial bill that would add a $10.64 'dispensing fee' to every prescription filled in Alabama may not make it through the 2024 legislative session, which ends May 20th. House Bill 238 was passed by voice vote from the House Insurance Committ...

Franklin County Hall of Fame Award presented to the late Kelly Moore

2024-04-01T05:00:00Z

Although he wasn't there to see it, Red Bay resident Kelly Moore was posthumously awarded the Franklin County Hall of Fame Award at last month's Franklin County Partnership Awards Banquet. Moore's family accepted the honor in his behalf. Moore, know...

Fleming, Cleveland tabbed as Franklin County, Russellville City Schools' Educators of the Year

2024-04-01T05:00:00Z

In a county full of outstanding teachers, it's truly a special honor to be named Educator of the Year for Franklin County Schools and Russellville City Schools. Each year, two educators receive that honor at the annual Franklin County Partnership Aw...

Massive $3.817 million paving project for City of Russellville draws closer

2024-03-30T05:00:00Z

If City of Russellville officials were to announce their plans for a $3.817 million paving project through text message, they might post it in all capital letters, as it's far and away the largest such plan in the city's history. The Russellville Ci...

Seven busted on drug trafficking charges after search warrant executed at Hwy. 48 home

2024-03-30T05:00:00Z

Thursday was a bad day for seven individuals arrested at a house off Highway 48 as part of a multi-agency drug trafficking operation. When law enforcement served a search warrant at the residence, there was a 'large amount' of ecstasy present, accor...

Sutherland crowned 2024 PCHS Dream Girl

2024-03-27T05:00:00Z

March 15th was a dream night for Phil Campbell student Jaci Sutherland, as she was crowned Dream Girl in the 2024 Phil Campbell High School Dream Girl Pageant. Sutherland was selected from 15 contestants in the senior division of Dream Girl. Aspen...

RHS graduates with proficient biliteracy to receive special designation on diplomas

2024-03-27T05:00:00Z

The Russellville City Board of Education approved a plan to recognize and honor graduating seniors who demonstrate proficiency in English and another language. On April 1, 2022, a new Alabama law went into effect that provides for a designation on a...

Revisions to medical cannabis law could mean lifeline to Russellville-based applicant

2024-03-26T05:00:00Z

After three rounds of medical marijuana licensing have produced multiple lawsuits and legal challenges, the beleaguered Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission may receive some much-needed assistance from the Alabama Legislature. Sen. Tim Melson, the or...