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Military service is family’s legacy
Main, News, Phil Campbell
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
November 12, 2025
PHIL CAMPBELL — Members of Emily Scott’s family have for decades worn a uniform, a tradition that began before she was born and continues through her ...
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Navy taught Bonner lessons he still practices today
Main, News, Russellville
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
November 12, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE — Before he ever preached the gospel, Bennie “B.J.” Bonner watched an orange volcano glow in the night and saw a plane drop from the sky ...
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Williams: ‘We must ensure their legacies live on’
Main, News, Russellville
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
November 12, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE — Retired Major Joe Williams, a 2001 Hamilton High School graduate, Mississippi State alumnus and Russellville resident, was the guest sp...
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City leaders sworn in for a new term
Main, News, Russellville
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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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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by Russ Corey For the FCT 
November 12, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE — A new LUCAS chest compression device will ensure the Fire Department has the most up to date technology, and a virtual reality training...
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RED BAY — The city council has adopted procedural rules and made department and committee appointments for the next four years.
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
November 12, 2025
RED BAY — The city council has adopted procedural rules and made department and committee appointments for the next four years.
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Community Calendar
November 12, 2025
Nov. 15 – Belgreen High School FCCLA Car Show: All cars, trucks and motorcycles are welcome. Proceeds go to the BHS FCCLA to support students going to...
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Wells retires after 29 years at Village Square Apartments
News
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
November 12, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE — Annette Wells is retiring as property manager after 29 years working to help residents feel at home at Village Square Apartments.
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Marriages
November 12, 2025
Oct. 31 • Samuel Jospeh Presley to Stephanie Ann Logan • Samuel Dwight Love to Abigail Mashae Ashton • Jose Emilio Cepeda to Tiffinie Markaleh Ann Wol...
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Birthdays
November 12, 2025
Nov. 12   Ralph Parrish   Leona Grayce Burcham   Eliza Jane Beason     Nov. 13   Dean Craddock   Duncan McDowell   Jackie McDuffa   Bill Young   Rober...
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GFWC conference highlights ‘Circle of Service’
Columnists
HERE AND NOW
by By Susie Hovater Malone Columnist 
November 12, 2025
I’ve always believed service connects people in ways nothing else can. That belief took center stage at the GFWC Southern Region Conference in Huntsvi...
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Opinion
November 12, 2025
Pastor Sammy Taylor’s words of guidance for Russellville’s incoming municipal administration should be the guiding principles of every individual elec...
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Let’s move forward and stop falling back
Columnists
November 12, 2025
Last week, Alabamians were once again forced to change their clocks in the middle of the night for the annual “fall back” for Daylight Saving Time (DS...
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News
by Staff Reports 
November 12, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE — After being sworn in for four-year terms, city council members approved rules of procedure and made appointments of various officers an...
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SALUTE TO VETERANS
News
November 12, 2025
Members of the local Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Legion saluted, listened to “Taps” and laid flowers ahead of the annual parade on Saturday....
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AMERICAN LEGION CHAPTER HOLDS BANQUET
News
November 12, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE – The local American Legion chapter hosted a banquet at North Highlands Church of Christ in Russellville. Members presented the “Missing ...
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Land Transactions
November 12, 2025
Oct. 14   Katherine A Kepler and Robert P Kepler to Kevin M Kepler, Lillian Grace Kepler and Maria Angelica, survivorship   Magdalena Francisco Andres...
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Overcoming addiction: From rock bottom to recovery
News
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
November 12, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE — Kameron Bryan remembers when addiction cost him nearly everything. After 12 years addicted to meth, alcohol and marijuana, he faced los...
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Meeting clients wherever they are
News
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
November 12, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE — Health Connect America Program Director Emi Brown said the organization provides behavioral health services for people dealing with add...
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Muscle Shoals sound inspired his music
Features
by Alyssa Sutherland For the FCT 
November 12, 2025
“Muscle Shoals to Music Row,” it felt like his recent “Out of this Town” album came full circle.
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Russellville hopes to weather Boaz storm
High School Sports
by Griffin Traylor 
November 6, 2025
Russellville coach Dustin Goodwin, after called on to be a meteorologist for much of the week, can now focus on football. The Golden Tigers (6-4) will...
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Land Transactions
by Griffin Traylor 
November 5, 2025
Oct. 1   Harley and Samuel Evans to Jasmine S Summers and Seth H Summers, warranty   Jones Farms to Tabitha Lynn Fleming, Rebecca Fisher Jones, Tony L...
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Dog owner goes to trial for manslaughter
Main
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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by Russ Corey For the FCT 
November 5, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE – Leaf collection is an annual chore for municipal governments, and there is one message Street Department officials have for residents: ...
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Police chief’s brother retires
Main
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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Marriages
November 5, 2025
Oct. 23 • Jordan Caleb Aday to Bailey Mae Darcie Hargett Oct. 24 • Carter Logan Cameron to Emma Claire Bragwell • Aaron Kolby Thrasher to Jessica Suza...
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RHS showcases its pumpkin creativity
News
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
November 5, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE — Russellville High School’s second annual Pumpkin Palooza filled the old main building hallway with themed pumpkin displays created by e...
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Birthdays
November 5, 2025
Nov. 5   Jama Rogers     Nov. 6   Megan James   Linda Parmer   Brooke Daily   Nov. 7   Alexa Jackson   Sarah Grace Moore   Nov. 8   Melissa Landers   ...
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GFWC holds North District fall meeting
Columnists
HERE AND NOW
November 5, 2025
DOUBLE SPRINGS — Fellowship, service and community spirit filled the air as members of GFWC Alabama’s North District met for its fall gathering at Loo...
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Columnists
November 5, 2025
The state of Alabama is heading to court, and it’s seemingly the president’s fault. Colorado officials filed suit Wednesday to stop the Trump administ...
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BTCPA kicks off new season with ‘You Can’t Beat the House’
News
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
November 5, 2025
RED BAY — The Bay Tree Council for the Performing Arts opened its 2025-26 season this week with “You Can’t Beat the House,” a comedy by Pat Cook co-di...
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