Russellville


Police chief’s brother retires
Main, News, Russellville
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
November 5, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE — Brothers Chris and Joe Hargett worked side by side in law enforcement for more than two decades. Now, as Captain Joe Hargett retires fr...
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City leaders sworn in for a new term
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by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
November 5, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE — City leaders and community members gathered Sunday at city hall for the swearing-in ceremony for the new city council members, whose te...
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Dog owner goes to trial for manslaughter
Main, News, Russellville
by Kevin Taylor For the FCT 
November 5, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE — The trial of a Red Bay woman who was charged with two counts of manslaughter after her dogs allegedly attacked and killed two people in...
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Safeplace walk renews focus on domestic violence awareness
Main, News, Russellville
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
November 5, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE — SafePlace brought its Domestic Violence Awareness Walk back to Franklin County for the first time in nearly two decades. SafePlace Exec...
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Family finds healing through faith, recovery
News, Russellville
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
November 5, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE — Recovery for Mindy Woodard began with a single meeting. While Woodard was serving time at the Franklin County Jail in December 2018, sh...
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Main, News, Russellville
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
October 29, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE — The city council has approved seven promotions for the Fire Department as part of a reorganization plan and one promotion for the Polic...
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Principals honored by city’s school board
Main, News, Russellville
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
October 29, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE — The City Schools Board of Education recognized the system’s principals during its Oct. 21 meeting. Superintendent Dr. Tim Guinn describ...
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Main, News, Russellville
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
October 29, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE — The Franklin County Commission has approved a 10-year tax abatement for Pilgrim’s Pride to support a $90 million expansion expected to ...
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News, Russellville
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
October 29, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE — The Franklin County Commission continues its role as fiscal agent for five grants that support traffic enforcement and safety programs ...
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Honoring his mother on Día de los Muertos
News, Russellville
by Chelsea Retherford For the FCT 
October 29, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE — When José Figueroa-Cifuentes lights a candle, he’s not just illuminating a wick — he’s keeping his mother’s legacy alive. A signature l...
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