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    Do not be afraid to try new things
    by J.R. Tidwell 
    May 3, 2012
    The vast majority of my heritage lies in the peoples of Western Europe. Much like my red hair belies, I do indeed have Irish and Scottish ancestry.
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    Lessons learned should not be forgotten
    by Kellie Singleton 
    April 28, 2012
    Most of you reading this column have probably picked up a copy of our “Weathering the Storm” tribute magazine that was inserted in Wednesday’s paper. ...
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    Columnists, EDITORIAL -- FEATURE SPOT, Editorials
    Never take severe weather lightly
    by J.R. Tidwell 
    April 25, 2012
    It’s hard to believe that one year ago on Friday, my morning at UNA started off like any other. My roommate and I had looked at the weather, but we di...
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    Columnists, EDITORIAL -- FEATURE SPOT, Kellie Singleton
    Trent Richardson restores some faith in athletes
    by Kellie Singleton 
    April 21, 2012
    It seems like every time you turn around you’re hearing something bad about somebody in the sports world. Extramarital affairs, scandals, bribes, lyin...
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    EDITORIAL -- FEATURE SPOT, Editorials, Kellie Singleton
    Two outstanding students deserve recognition
    by Kellie Singleton 
    April 14, 2012
    This week I had the privilege of talking to two girls who I believe are two of the most well-rounded and well-deserving teenagers I’ve met in a long t...
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    Columnists, EDITORIAL -- FEATURE SPOT, Editorials
    Do not enter turning lanes too late
    by J.R. Tidwell 
    April 11, 2012
    I try to be lighthearted and humorous in my columns. I have had a few people tell me they like them, and I suspect that the two aforementioned qualiti...
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    Law enforcement agencies deserve our thanks
    by Kellie Singleton 
    April 7, 2012
    This has been a busier than normal week for me with the coverage of the murder trial and the coverage of the drug raid that took place Monday and that...
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    Columnists, EDITORIAL -- FEATURE SPOT, J.R. Tidwell
    Stay safe this April and clean maybe
    by J.R. Tidwell 
    April 4, 2012
    It is officially April. That means two major things in Alabama: spring-cleaning and tornadoes. I was watching The Weather Channel last night — for som...
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    EDITORIAL -- FEATURE SPOT, J.R. Tidwell, Opinion
    Stay safe this April and clean maybe
    by J.R. Tidwell 
    April 4, 2012
    It is officially April. That means two major things in Alabama: spring-cleaning and tornadoes. I was watching The Weather Channel last night — for som...
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    Revealing prom clothing should stay in store
    by Kellie Singleton 
    March 31, 2012
    Go out to eat with your family or your significant other on a Friday or Saturday night right now and you’ll discover what most everyone else knows — w...
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    Auditor says city’s financial health is very good
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    July 9, 2025
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    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...
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    Fire Department receives new $2.2M platform truck
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    Palmer certified for fourth term on Russellville Council
    Palmer certified for fourth term on Russellville Council
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    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
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    July 2, 2025
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    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...
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