Russellville


An estimated 30,000 attend 44th annual Watermelon Fest
A: Main, B: WATERMELON FESTIVAL, News
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
August 20, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE--The 44th annual Franklin County Watermelon Festival is in the books. There’s no official record of how many attended this year’s festiva...
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Sixth graders kick off American Character program
A: Main, News, Russellville
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
August 20, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE Middle school sixth graders took part in the kickoff event of this semester’s Liberty Learning Foundation’s American Character Program. S...
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News, Russellville
by Kevin Taylor For the FCT 
August 20, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE — A Russellville man is being held in the Franklin County Jail facing multiple drug charges after members of the sheriff’s office execute...
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Scuffle with police leads to charges
News, Russellville
by Kevin Taylor For the FCT 
August 20, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE — A 23-year-old man, who was accused of firing shots outside of Taco Bell in late April, now faces felony charges including making a terr...
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Municipal election candidates speak at forum
Franklin County, News, Phil Campbell
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
August 20, 2025
SPRUCE PINE -- The Republican Women of Franklin County (RWFCA) held a political forum Aug. 12 at the Frog Pond community center for candidates of any ...
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Schools emphasize growth and memorable experiences
Main, News, Russellville
BACK TO SCHOOL
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
August 13, 2025
Local educators say they’re excited about what lies ahead for the 2025-26 school year. Russellville City Schools Superintendent Dr. Tim Guinn said the...
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Marshall named Franklin’s Distinguished Young Woman
Franklin County, Lifestyles, News
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
August 13, 2025
FLORENCE -- Aidyn Kate Marshall, a Russellville High School senior, was named Franklin County’s Distinguished Young Woman on Saturday at the Universit...
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Athletes, teachers team up for Bulldogs Serve Day
Belgreen Bulldogs, News, Russellville
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
August 13, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE — More than 100 student athletes, teachers and coaches came together recently at Belgreen School to prepare the campus for the new school...
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SPAN program continues changing lives
Franklin County, News, Russellville
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
August 13, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE -- A small Franklin County program has been a turning point for more than two decades for students who have run out of options. Known as ...
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