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John Pilati

John Pilati

I am the Publisher of the Franklin Free Press. Along with former editor Jason Houston, I founded the paper in 2006. I am in charge of day-to-day operations of the newspaper as well as WGOL-920, my family’s locally-owned radio station.

I am a 1989 graduate of the University of Texas at Austin, where I hold a Journalism degree. Additionally, I am a 1992 graduate of the University of Alabama School of Law. My parents are Karl and Jimmie Pilati of Russellville.

I am an avid sports fan and enjoys adventure and wildlife travel. I live on Upper Bear Lake in Phil Campbell, Al.

 
Jason Hill 

Jason Hill

To communicate your businesses or individual ideas that inspire, inform, or captivate your customers. If your businesses doesn't have an identity or logo, I can still provide you with an attractive form of advertising.

Originally from Ohio, I live here in Russellville. I graduated from the University of North Alabama with a degree in Graphic Design. My wife of 18 years is Dana and we have one child, Nicholas, 11.

 
 

Brady Petree

I am the Executive Editor of the Franklin Free Press and I am a native of Tharptown, AL. I am a graduate of Athens State University with a degree in Social Science and a minor in Political Science.  

I am a baseball fanatic and host of 'On Deck', on WGOL-FM 100.7.  I am also the host of the 'Football Friday Tailgate Show', that airs every Friday night in the fall beginning in August on WGOL as well.

Follow me on Twitter @BradyPetree

 
 

Christian Medina

I am the Photographer and Office Assistant of the Franklin Free Press. I am a senior at Russellville High School.

I enjoy all things photography. Currently, I am a freelancing photographer in the Franklin County area. I have shot for multiple events: Velcro Pygmies Concert, Miss RHS 2020, and numerous Russellville football games.

My family comes from Chicago so we all love watching Cubs baseball. Another sport I enjoy is Ultimate Frisbee. My friends and I try to play every week.

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