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Main Street gets new director
Main, News, Russellville
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
June 10, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE — New Main Street Director Erica Childers said she hopes to build momentum downtown through community events, business cooperation and in...
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Main, News, Russellville
by By Addy Broadfoot For the FCT 
June 10, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE — Tourism spending in Franklin County reached $30.7 million in 2025, a 16.3% increase from the previous year, according to the 2025 Alaba...
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Legion will dispose of old flags
Main, News, Russellville
by By Brady Petree For the FCT 
June 10, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE — As Flag Day (June 14) approaches, officials are encouraging residents with dilapidated U.S. flags to dispose of them safely and properl...
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Main, News, Russellville
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
June 10, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE — Councilmembers approved the city’s fiscal year 2024-25 financial statement last week after an audit presentation showed revenues exceed...
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Red Bay OKs website redesign
Main, News, Red Bay
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
June 10, 2026
RED BAY — Town Square Group will redesign the city’s website, a move officials said would improve communication with residents and visitors while help...
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Grand jury charges 2 in child porn case
News, Russellville
by Kevin Taylor For the FCT 
June 10, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE — The next time Abigail Roberts enters a courtroom will be to say whether she is guilty or not guilty of charges ranging from first-degre...
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Sentencing for Dowdy is set for Aug. 4
News, Russellville
by By Brady Petree For the FCT 
June 10, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE — Almost nine months after being convicted of manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide, Brandy Dowdy will finally learn how long sh...
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News, Russellville
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
June 10, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE — Russellville Fire Department is pursuing federal grant money to replace aging equipment and restore staffing levels. In its regular mee...
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News, Russellville
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
June 10, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE — Russellville City Schools will launch a virtual learning program this fall, offering students in grades 6-12 a flexible learning option...
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Bendall takes role in ‘Waiting for Godot’
News, Russellville
by Chelsea Retherford For the FCT 
June 10, 2026
Konner Bendall has been chasing the stage since he first put on a Santa suit for a school program at seven years old. Now, the Russellville native is ...
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