Shawn Franks

In 2013, we shared the story of local Hometown Hero Staff Sgt. Shawn Franks who had dedicated almost twenty years in the military in the service of our country. *See update below.

Staff Sgt. Shawn Franks joined the military after being inspired by his uncle. His military career spans almost twenty years and continues today in the Army Reserves.  He currently lives in Tuscaloosa with his wife Luann and their three children, Caleb, Seth and Grace...