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Northwest Regional Library announces audiobooks by mail program
“Northwest Regional Library is proud to announce audiobooks are now available through our Books-By-Mail program,” explained assistant directory Autumn Sizemore. “This program is completely free ... Read more
3 days ago by Staff Reports.
Republican primary run-off election for county commission seats takes place April 16
The Republican primary run-off election for two seats on the Franklin County Commission takes place April 16. Candidates spoke at a candidate bean lunch Feb. ... Read more
2 weeks ago by María Camp.
PROGRESS 2024: Veteran Spotlight – Mark Dunbar
The United States Marine Corps was the destination for 17-year-old Mark Dunbar back in 1959. “My parents had to sign for me,” recalled Dunbar, of ... Read more
2 weeks ago by Alison James.
Franklin County makes seven drug trafficking arrests
Franklin County Sheriff Shannon Oliver reported March 29 that seven people were arrested for drug trafficking after being found with a large quantity of ecstasy. ... Read more
2 weeks ago by María Camp.
PCHS FBLA hosts Little Miss Dream Girl Pageant
Little misses took to the stage March 16 at Northwest Shoals Community College in Phil Campbell to take part in the Little Miss Dream Girl ... Read more
3 weeks ago by María Camp.
PROGRESS 2024: Veteran Spotlight – Johnnie Pounders
“I would do it all again. I’m very patriotic. I believe in America.” Johnnie Pounders, now 82, spent nearly 30 years serving in three branches ... Read more
3 weeks ago by Alison James.
Sam Warf: From Tennessee to the White House and beyond
When people picture the floral business, they might imagine someone standing behind a counter sticking stems in a vase, but for local florist Sam Warf, ... Read more
3 weeks ago by María Camp.
PROGRESS 2024: Veteran Spotlight – Mousey Brown
When the United States Army drafted Mousey Brown in 1967, the 23-year-old knew his duty. “The way I was raised up and believed, you defended ... Read more
3 weeks ago by Alison James.
PROGRESS 2024: Meeting a higher standard – Russellville High School JROTC
At the college level, the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps is a program that specifically prepares young adults to become officers in the United States military. ... Read more
4 weeks ago by Alison James.
First Metro Bank hosts FAME Girls’ Ranch donation drive
First Metro Bank recently launched its annual donation drive to benefit FAME Girls’ Ranch. First Metro Bank locations in Tuscumbia, Muscle Shoals and Russellville will ... Read more
