Russellville


Legislative session opens Jan. 13; Kiel prefiles 2 bills
Main, News, Russellville
by By Addi Broadfoot For the FCT 
January 7, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE -- State Rep. Jamie Kiel has prefiled two bills ahead of the 2026 Alabama legislative session. The bills, which will be considered when l...
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Hollimon reflects on 40 years in education
Main, News, Russellville
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
January 7, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE – Dr. Deanna Hollimon always felt she was called to be an educator. After 40 years as a teacher, reading coach, administrator and educati...
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Firefighters train for vehicle rescues
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by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
January 7, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE — City firefighters trained last week on how to stabilize overturned vehicles and remove trapped occupants.
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Russellville PD honors 10 for achievements
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by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
January 7, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE — Five members of the Russellville Police Department were honored last week at the annual Christmas dinner and awards banquet at Hilltop ...
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News, Russellville
by Bernie Delinski For the FCT 
December 31, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE — Franklin County Sheriff Shannon Oliver has disappointing news for anyone who hopes Donald Trump’s executive order that could reclassify...
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Anglers hold first outreach effort
Franklin County, News, Russellville
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
December 31, 2025
R U S S E L L V I L L E — Franklin County Anglers delivered holiday stockings to residents at Arabella Health and Wellness as part of their first comm...
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Holiday activities close school year
News, Russellville
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
December 31, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE — Tharptown Elementary School marked the days leading into Christmas break with a full slate of holiday activities that blended classroom...
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Public donations make baby box possible
Main, News, Russellville
by Alyssa Sutherland For the FCT 
December 24, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE — City Council members have approved the purchase of a Safe Haven Baby Box using funds donated for that purpose.
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West Elementary hosts ‘Polar Express’ celebration
News, Russellville
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
December 24, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE -- West Elementary School marked the Christmas season with a series of activities centered on music, generosity and long-standing holiday...
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THS assistant principal gets championship ring
News, Russellville
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
December 24, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE — Tharptown High School’s faculty surprised Assistant Principal Sherry Parker with a championship ring recognizing her role on the 1981 V...
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