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Runoff for D-1 commission race is June 16
News, Russellville
by By Brady Petree For the FCT 
May 27, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE — Residents of District 1 will have to wait a little longer to learn who their representative on the Franklin County Commission will be a...
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Public learns about emergency response
News, Russellville
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
May 27, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE — City firefighters on Thursday taught community members how to respond during medical emergencies ranging from cardiac arrest to choking...
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Franklin D-1 commission race heads to runoff
Franklin County, News, Z - News Main
by By Brady Petree For the FCT 
May 20, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE — Residents of District 1 will have to wait a little longer to learn who their representative on the Franklin County Commission will be a...
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Clark wins Franklin coroner’s race
Franklin County, News, Russellville
by Addi Broadfoot For the FCT 
May 20, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE — Jeff Clark defeated incumbent Charles Adcox in the Republican primary for Franklin County coroner Tuesday night, winning 75.25% of the ...
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Main, News, Russellville
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
May 20, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE — Russellville City Schools could lose about $1.4 million annually if voters do not renew two existing taxes.
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Main, News, Red Bay
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
May 20, 2026
RED BAY — Efforts to preserve the city’s “tunnel of trees” continues with aging trees being pruned and replacement trees planted along portions of Fou...
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CPR training among department services
Main, News, Russellville
by Bernie Delinski For the FCT 
May 20, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE — City firefighters are trying to get the word out to the public about a variety of free services they offer, including CPR classes and b...
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Lighting project to begin soon
Main, News, Red Bay
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
May 20, 2026
RED BAY — Mayor Mike Shewbart said construction on a lighting project along the Alabama Highway 24/Corridor V entrance is expected to begin soon.
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