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Main, News, Russellville
by Bernie Delinski For the FCT 
February 4, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE — Franklin County’s two incumbents in the Alabama Legislature will not face GOP opposition in the May primary election, but one does have...
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Sorrell wants second term
Main, News
by Bernie Delinski For the FCT 
February 4, 2026
MONTGOMERY — State Auditor Andrew Sorrell, a graduate of Muscle Shoals High School and the University of North Alabama, said his desire to continue se...
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Main, News, Russellville
by Bernie Delinski For the FCT 
February 4, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE — Franklin County has three contested Republican Primary races — sheriff, coroner and all five-candidate commission race. The list of can...
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Winter’s first storm was a chilling reminder …
Main, News, Russellville
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
February 4, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE – Area utilities officials said local electrical infrastructure help up well overall during the area’s first winter blast, but they remin...
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2 nominated for Bryant-Jordan Awards
Main, News, Russellville
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
February 4, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE — Russellville High School seniors Lakin Derrick and Bryson Cooper have been nominated for Bryant-Jordan Awards, a statewide program that...
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Blaze destroys home, family of 4 displaced
News, Russellville
by Kevin Taylor For the FCT 
February 4, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE – A family of four has been displaced after their home was destroyed by fire Sunday night on the 4400 block of County Road 36. At least 3...
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Belgreen elementary celebrates 100th day
Belgreen Bulldogs, News, Russellville
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
February 4, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE Elementary students at Belgreen High School celebrated the 100th day of school by dressing up as 100 year olds. “The 100th day of school ...
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News, Russellville
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
February 4, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE — Middle School sixth graders participated in a wax museum project that involved them researching historical figures and presenting infor...
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Fire training center could get addition
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February 4, 2026
FLORENCE — The Florence Fire Rescue training center gets a great deal of use and fire officials said it could be utilized more with a larger training ...
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