Lifestyles


Marshall named Franklin’s Distinguished Young Woman
Franklin County, Lifestyles, News
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
August 13, 2025
FLORENCE -- Aidyn Kate Marshall, a Russellville High School senior, was named Franklin County’s Distinguished Young Woman on Saturday at the Universit...
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Birthdays, Lifestyles, Records
August 13, 2025
Aug. 13 Nora Sue Gilmer Grayson Moore Carolyna White Keely Blane Massey Brenda Lovett Aug. 14 Emily Mays Mandy Hooper Trey Hooper Ashton Boyd Aug. 15 ...
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Birthdays, Records
August 6, 2025
Aug. 6 Lisa Witt Ryan Mouser James Baker Aug. 7 Wanda Timmons Traci Hall T.J. Lindsey Jason Oliver Krystal Vetato Jody Allen Doug Jackson Kaylee Penni...
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Gilmers wind their way toward all 50 states
Features, Lifestyles, News
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
August 6, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE -- The best part of Slade and Jenny Gilmer’s big summer adventure wasn’t the sweeping views of the Grand Canyon or the dramatic red rocks...
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Birthdays
July 30, 2025
July 30 Stacie Bendall Brandi Gholston Christine F. Moss Teresa Jackson Seal Faye Smith Cleveland Young Vic Watts Gary Williams July 31 Machelle Willi...
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Tomato Man sells fresh tomatoes from his car
Lifestyles, News, Russellville
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
July 23, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE - William R. Smith is easy to spot in his old white Park Avenue sedan. He hauls boxes of tomatoes in the back. Regulars know where to loo...
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Paying his dues and finding success
Features, Lifestyles, News
by Chelsea Retherford For the FCT 
July 23, 2025
Mark “Muleman” Massey is being lauded by those in the music industry — including Shoals musician and producer Billy Lawson — as a standout in today’s ...
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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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Preserving a way of life through canning, gardening
Features, Food, Lifestyles
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
July 23, 2025
HODGES — Tracy McCauley believes preserving food isn’t just about stocking a pantry, it’s about preserving a way of life.
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Birthdays, Lifestyles
July 23, 2025
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