50 Years Ago

By Staff
Civic Center Asked for City
A proposal for building a new civic center in Russellville was brought before City Council Monday night by Russellville Jaycees.
The Council also heard a proposal from Arthur Shores, Russellville taxi owner, in regard to obtaining a taxicab franchise in the city providing all present cab firms could be brought under one management.
The franchise was read and action passed until the next meeting.
Franklin 4-H'ers Salute Progress
Alabama's 4-H Club project program keeps peace with the times.
According to Assistant County Agent Robert K. Leopard, who has charge of boys' 4-H Clubs in Franklin County, the list of approved 4-H projects is larger now than ever before. All projects, he said, are in keeping with the growing complexities of farming and farm living.
Leopard made the statement in connection with the Alabama celebration of National 4-H Club Week, March 3-11.
Banquet Will Mark Girl Scout Anniversary
Girl Scouts of Russellville will join troops all over America Monday evening in celebrating the 44th birthday of Girl Scouting in the U.S.

Franklin County

Tharptown High School rocketry team places second at International Rocketry Challenge 

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Why Knot Show ‘Em Off holds Christmas in July car show, toy drive

Franklin County

Happy Birthday! – Teresa Jackson Seal

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Adult softball league games continue in Russellville

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Tharptown High School rocketry team nears London launch time

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Russellville student completes IMPACT, enrolls at Troy University

Franklin County

Vina’s July Fest takes place July 27

Russellville

ALDOT announces grants for municipal airports

Franklin County

Watermelon Festival Pageant crowns new queen

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Roxy holds annual W.C. Handy’s Evening at the Roxy Great Pretenders Show

Franklin County

Distinguished Young Women deadline approaches

College Sports

NWSCC adds volleyball to growing Patriot athletics program

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Russellville Parks and Rec adult softball league grows interest

Franklin County

PROGRESS 2024: Veteran Spotlight – Thomas Randall Miller

Franklin County

Community Spirit Bank announces promotion

Franklin County

UPDATED: Russellville Police Department locates man wanted in three states

Franklin County

Local students earn collegiate honors

East Franklin

PHOTOS: East Franklin Junior High awards honors

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Traveling band makes stop at Phil Campbell High School

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Russellville Parks and Rec holds adult sandlot softball game

Galleries

PHOTOS: Community celebrates Fourth of July with annual Jam on Sloss Lake

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Second Canadian Phil greeted by town

Franklin County

Franklin County Schools lead nurse school nurse named administrator of the year

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