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    EDITORIAL -- FEATURE SPOT


    EDITORIAL -- FEATURE SPOT
    Commission recognized by state for excellence
    by Staff Reports 
    August 20, 2011
    Once again the Franklin County Commission has demonstrated its dedication to serving the citizens of the county in an expedient and efficient manner, ...
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    EDITORIAL -- FEATURE SPOT, Editorials
    Russellville’s choice to keep buses good for schools
    by Staff Reports 
    August 13, 2011
    The decision by the Russellville City School System to take over the cost of bussing students rather than allowing the service to disband is a wise mo...
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    EDITORIAL -- FEATURE SPOT, Editorials
    Generosity should be extended when called on
    by Staff Reports 
    August 6, 2011
    More than three months after the deadly tornado ripped across Franklin County and much of Alabama, people are still pouring into the county offering a...
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    EDITORIAL -- FEATURE SPOT, Editorials, Opinion
    Wrangler’s decision saves the town of Hackleburg
    by Staff Reports 
    August 3, 2011
    When Hackleburg residents received the news Monday that the Wrangler distribution center would rebuild in the tornado ravaged Marion County town, a co...
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    EDITORIAL -- FEATURE SPOT, Editorials
    Vina park to be the newest tool in recruiting jobs
    by Staff Reports 
    July 30, 2011
    Construction at Franklin County’s newest speculative building in the Vina Industrial Park is underway and officials believe it will give the county on...
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    EDITORIAL -- FEATURE SPOT, Editorials, Opinion
    Baldwin’s victory highlights talent in Franklin County
    by Staff Reports 
    July 27, 2011
    Franklin County has several talented musicians living within its borders, and one of them received statewide recognition Monday night when he won The ...
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    EDITORIAL -- FEATURE SPOT, Editorials, Opinion
    GIS has proven its value, will continue to help county
    by Staff Reports 
    July 23, 2011
    The new GIS system used in Franklin County has already proven its value. Following the tornado in April, county officials were able to assist area res...
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    EDITORIAL -- FEATURE SPOT, Editorials, Opinion
    Commission’s action shows concern about complaints
    by Staff Reports 
    July 20, 2011
    One of the great things about the form of government in the United States is that it has to answer to voters. When something happens the citizens do n...
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    EDITORIAL -- FEATURE SPOT, Editorials, Opinion
    New restaurant will help area continue to grow
    by Staff Reports 
    July 16, 2011
    The land is cleared and construction should begin soon on the latest business to call Russellville home. Fast-food chain Wendy’s will be opening a fra...
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    EDITORIAL -- FEATURE SPOT, Editorials, Opinion
    Animal controversy can be avoided with responsible act
    by Staff Reports 
    July 13, 2011
    In recent weeks the shelter at the Franklin County Animal Control Office has drawn criticism from some area residents for the treatment of animals. On...
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    Jeffreys named new head football coach at Red Bay
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