Franklin County Times

Russellville, Alabama, United StatesEnglish

Serving as the primary source of local news for Russellville and the broader Franklin County area, this publication provides comprehensive coverage of regional government, community events, and high school athletics. With a legacy spanning over a century, the newspaper remains a central platform for reporting on the daily developments and cultural interests of this northwest Alabama community.

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MEDIA LANDSCAPE IN ALABAMA

Tracing its roots to the early 19th century, southern print media is characterized by heavy modern chain consolidation among its major metropolitan dailies. Readership is historically anchored by Advance Local publications like The Birmingham News and the Mobile Press-Register, which recently shifted to digital-first formats, alongside the Gannett-owned Montgomery Advertiser, founded in 1829 to serve the capital. The regionally significant Anniston Star has long maintained a reputation for independent editorial leadership in the eastern counties. Serving specialized audiences, historic Black publications such as The Birmingham Times continue a long tradition of chronicling local African-American communities. Paperboy indexes 64 Alabama newspapers — browse the full directory below.