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    School sales tax holiday takes some pressure off well-deserving parents
    EDITORIAL -- FEATURE SPOT, Editorials, Opinion
    School sales tax holiday takes some pressure off well-deserving parents
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    July 18, 2024
    For many – if not most – of us, personal finances seem to be getting tighter and tighter these days. We’re pinching pennies and stretching dollars jus...
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    Put safety first: put phone down while driving
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    Put safety first: put phone down while driving
    by Staff Reports 
    July 9, 2024
    It’s been almost a month since the state of Alabama began officially enforcing its hands-free law, and we want to stand behind the message. If you’re ...
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    July 3, 2024
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    Proud to be an American
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    July 1, 2024
    Let’s get one thing out of the way right off the bat: The United States of America is not a perfect country.   Sure, the U.S. has problems. Some of th...
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    Juneteenth deserves your attention
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    Juneteenth deserves your attention
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    June 19, 2024
    Who among us doesn’t love a good holiday? People’s favorites vary, of course. According to Statista, a company that shares statistics, reports and ins...
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    Celebrate fathers in your life Sunday
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    June 13, 2024
    Research abounds on how important a fatherly presence is to the growth and development of children and to their overall wellbeing. Time and again, the...
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    Summer meal program fills local need
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    Summer meal program fills local need
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    June 10, 2024
    We’re going to make an assumption. We’re going to assume most of you reading this right now are very food secure. You probably ate a meal recently – b...
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    Two-for-one impact: Eat fresh veggies, support local farmers
    by Staff Reports 
    May 29, 2024
    With summer less than a month away, the time is upon us for juicy tomatoes, fresh green beans, crisp corn and other flavorful homegrown fruits and veg...
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    Our hearty congratulations to all high school graduates
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    Our hearty congratulations to all high school graduates
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    May 22, 2024
    The tassels, the caps, the gowns, the speeches, the balloons, the achievement. The stage is set, and the future is waiting. This week in Franklin Coun...
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    RED BAY – The city now has an alcohol ordinance in effect and interested parties may apply for an alcohol license.
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    Unified purpose marks National Day of Prayer
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    Sheriff willing to work with ICE
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    May 6, 2025
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    Vina 7th grader finishes 2nd in state 3200M race
    Vina 7th grader finishes 2nd in state 3200M race
    Vina seventh grader Lindie Easterling finished second in the Class 1A state 3200 meter run (2-mile).
    May 6, 2025
    Belgreen, Tharptown advance
    Despite falling short in their area championship games, both the Belgreen Bulldogs and the Tharptown Wildcats secured their spots in the Class 2A Nort...
    May 6, 2025
    ‘Everyone belongs, every achievement is celebrated’
    ‘Everyone belongs, every achievement is celebrated’
    RUSSELLVILLE -- More than 70 students from across the county took part in the third annual Special Olympics at Tharptown Elementary School.
    May 6, 2025
    Red Bay playoff hopes halted by Mars Hill
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    May 6, 2025
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    NWSCC names new head cross country coach
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