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    OPINION: My Thoughts
    Bart Moss, He Says, My Thoughts
    OPINION: My Thoughts
    He Says
    by Bart Moss For the FCT 
    March 4, 2025
    What a week it was! Where do we start? Geopolitical? State? Local? Let’s get the easy stuff out of the way first …
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    Spring makes its way back to Franklin County
    María Camp, Opinion, She Says
    Spring makes its way back to Franklin County
    She Says
    by María Camp, Managing Editor 
    March 4, 2025
    It hasn’t been long since we had a bit of snow in Franklin County, and it also hasn’t been long since we had an EF-2 tornado – the latter certainly mo...
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    Support local high school athletes
    Main, Opinion, PICTURE FLIPPER
    Support local high school athletes
    We Say
    by Staff Reports 
    March 4, 2025
    With basketball complete and baseball and softball now underway, other spring sports, including tennis, soccer, track and field and golf, are also get...
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    Book Lovers Study Club receives award at district meeting
    Main, Opinion, Russellville
    Book Lovers Study Club receives award at district meeting
    by Susie Hovater Malone Lifestyles Columnist 
    March 4, 2025
    The GFWC Book Lovers Study Club received the 2025 Award from the GFWC Alabama North District, held in Crossville in recognition and celebration for “L...
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    Art crawl combines culture, economics
    Main, News, Opinion
    Art crawl combines culture, economics
    by Susie Hovater Malone For the FCT 
    February 25, 2025
    RUSSELLVILLE -- Lela Ray, who was an art teacher in the Russellville City Schools for 35 years, said the art crawl is a showcase for local artists tha...
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    Always be prepared for winter weather
    Opinion, We Say
    Always be prepared for winter weather
    We Say
    by Staff Reports 
    February 25, 2025
    Although we don’t have extreme winter weather in the same way as some places, we still need to be prepared as well as we can in our corner of Alabama....
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    Enjoy hot drinks during cold weather
    María Camp, Opinion, She Says
    Enjoy hot drinks during cold weather
    She Says
    by María Camp, Managing Editor 
    February 25, 2025
    Whether you’re a fan of winter weather or can’t wait for spring to finally arrive, it’s likely you enjoy a hot drink from time to time.
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    OPINION: My Thoughts
    Bart Moss, He Says, My Thoughts
    OPINION: My Thoughts
    He Says
    by Bart Moss 
    February 25, 2025
    It was a topsy turvy week for schools last week. Monday was a holiday. Wednesday, schools were out because of snow. Thursday and Friday were late arri...
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    Enjoying music provides a richer, healthier life
    Opinion, She Says, Susie Hovater Malone
    Enjoying music provides a richer, healthier life
    She Says
    by Susie Hovater Malone Lifestyles Columnist 
    February 25, 2025
    I listen to music all the time. I’ve always been around music. I love just about any kind except for hard rock.
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    OPINION: My Thoughts – Bart Moss
    Bart Moss, He Says, My Thoughts
    OPINION: My Thoughts – Bart Moss
    by Bart Moss 
    February 18, 2025
    It was a rough weekend for folks in and around Franklin County. Very high winds raced through Franklin County, including an EF-2 tornado, leaving home...
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    PHOTO GALLERY: Jam at Sloss Lake
    PHOTO GALLERY: Jam at Sloss Lake
    July 9, 2025
    Auditor says city’s financial health is very good
    Auditor says city’s financial health is very good
    RUSSELLVILLE -- The city has received what its auditor called a “clean opinion” on its fiscal year 2024 audit, meaning no significant deficiencies or ...
    July 9, 2025
    Place of Grace opens recovery home in Franklin County
    Place of Grace opens recovery home in Franklin County
    The Place of Grace has opened a new recovery home in Franklin County, offering women a structured, faith-based environment to continue their journey a...
    July 9, 2025
    Hamilton: Title II funding freeze is a concern
    Hamilton: Title II funding freeze is a concern
    R U S S E L L V I L L E – Franklin County Superintendent Greg Hamilton is concerned about the status of more than $6 billion in federal education gran...
    July 9, 2025
    Fire Department receives new $2.2M platform truck
    Fire Department receives new $2.2M platform truck
    RUSSELLVILLE Firefighters and city officials showed off the Fire Department’s new $2.2 million 100-foot platform fire truck in a safety demonstration ...
    July 9, 2025

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    Jeffreys named new head football coach at Red Bay
    Jeffreys named new head football coach at Red Bay
    RED BAY -- Tyler Jeffreys has been named the new head coach at Red Bay High School.
    July 9, 2025
    Hamilton to play baseball at Blue Mountain College
    Hamilton to play baseball at Blue Mountain College
    RED BAY -- Red Bay High School’s Reed Hamilton has officially signed a scholarship to continue his education and baseball career at Blue Mountain Coll...
    July 9, 2025
    Allison tapped to lead Lady Bobcats softball
    Allison tapped to lead Lady Bobcats softball
    PHIL CAMPBELL -- A familiar face will be leading the Phil Campbell High School Lady Bobcats softball program next season.
    July 2, 2025
    6 local students accepted into FAME program
    6 local students accepted into FAME program
    Northwest Shoals Community College (NWSCC) has signed 6 Franklin County students to its 2025–26 Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education (FAME)...
    July 2, 2025
    Junior golfers hone skills through summer program
    Junior golfers hone skills through summer program
    RUSSELLVILLE -- A young generation of golfers teed off this summer at Twin Pines Country Club, thanks to a local effort to create opportunities for ch...
    July 2, 2025

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