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Children’s center wants $5K from commission
A: Main, News, Russellville
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
July 30, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE - Cramer Children’s Center has asked the Franklin County Commission to double its annual donation to the non-profit.
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Demolition of Cedar Creek bridge is underway
A: Main, News, Russellville
by Russ Corey For the FCT 
July 30, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE — The demolition of a 60-yearold bridge crossing Cedar Creek on Alabama 243 in Franklin County has begun, and in about one year, a new, l...
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Russellville man, 43, drowns in Tennessee River
A: Main, News, Russellville
by Kevin Taylor For the FCT 
July 30, 2025
FLORENCE — Members of the Florence Police Department dive team on Sunday recovered a Franklin County man who had drown Saturday afternoon in the Tenne...
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17-year-old indicted on murder, robbery charges
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by Bernie Delinski For the FCT 
July 30, 2025
FLORENCE — A 17-year-old has been indicted on charges of felony murder and first-degree robbery in the March 26 death of 13-year-old Ryland Calvert, a...
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Groundbreaking for new Norris Library is July 29
A: Main, News, Russellville
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
July 23, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE – The city will break ground on its new public library at 10:30 a.m. July 29.
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Red Bay gets $350K grant for roadwork
A: Main, News, Red Bay
by Russ Corey For the FCT 
July 23, 2025
RED BAY — Mayor Charlene Fancher said she’s very happy the State Department of Transportation approved a Rebuild Alabama Grant that will allow the cit...
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Barnett settles into pastor’s role at First United Methodist
A: Main, Lifestyles, News
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
July 23, 2025
RED BAY -- Pastor Don Barnett is settling into his new role at Red Bay First United Methodist Church, where he brings more than three decades of minis...
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A: Main, News, Russellville
by Kevin Taylor For the FCT 
July 23, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE – Two people are facing multiple drug-related charges following an investigation by the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office, according to Sg...
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Bear Creek Collaborative gets adaptive kayak dock
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by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
July 23, 2025
HODGES — Bear Creek Collaborative has completed a new adaptive kayak dock on Big Bear Creek and is preparing to add specialized equipment with the hel...
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Franklin County launches first virtual school option
A: Main, News, Vina Red Devils
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
June 11, 2025
VINA - The Franklin County Schools Board of Education has approved the launch of a virtual school option for this fall.
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