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    4 cities, towns have contested mayoral elections
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    4 cities, towns have contested mayoral elections
    ELECTION
    by Alyssa Sutherland For the FCT 
    July 2, 2025
    RUSSELLVILLE — Four of Franklin County’s cities or towns will have contested mayoral elections in the Aug. 26 municipal elections.
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    Firefighters take precautions as summer temperatures rise
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    July 2, 2025
    RUSSELLVILLE Firefighters are used to hot temperatures, but summer heat waves make extra precautions necessary while they battle blazes. Fire Chief Ra...
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    July 2, 2025
    RUSSELLVILLE Franklin County shoppers will once again benefit from two annual tax holidays following action by county commissioners.
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    County to upgrade 15 miles of roads
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    July 2, 2025
    RUSSELLVILLE Rebuild Alabama funding will be used to improve 15 miles of road in Franklin County.
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    July 2, 2025
    RUSSELLVILLE — Cell phone policies in Russellville city and Franklin County schools have been updated for the 2025-26 year. The change meets the requi...
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    Son is sworn in to finish what his dad had started
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    June 25, 2025
    RUSSELLVILLE Grayson Murray was swornintoofficeonFriday morning as Franklin County commissioner for District 1.
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    Sparkman joins Belgreen as assistant principal, coach
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    June 25, 2025
    BELGREEN -- Jacob Sparkman, a seasoned educator and coach, is stepping into a dual role this year at Belgreen High School as assistant principal and o...
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    Red Bay ’24 audit indicates improved finances
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    June 25, 2025
    RED BAY – The city’s financial position continued to strengthen over the past year, according to the Fiscal Year 2024 audit.
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    Airport gets $227,300 grant for project
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    June 25, 2025
    RUSSELLVILLE — City council members have approved a grant agreement with the Federal Aviation Administration for improvements that will aid pilots fly...
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    4 cities, towns have contested mayoral elections
    4 cities, towns have contested mayoral elections
    RUSSELLVILLE — Four of Franklin County’s cities or towns will have contested mayoral elections in the Aug. 26 municipal elections.
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    Red Bay Police can use electronic signatures
    RED BAY – Police can now use electronic signatures for their reports. City council members approved the policy after learning it was a requirement to ...
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    Participants enjoy ‘Magic of Reading,’ the color of fruits and ballon animals
    Participants enjoy ‘Magic of Reading,’ the color of fruits and ballon animals
    RUSSELLVILLE Laughter, wonder and a touch of enchantment filled the Russellville Public Library as magician Russell Davis brought his show “The Magic ...
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    Rain delays repair projects
    RED BAY – Persistent rainfall has delayed drainage and road repair projects in the city. “You can’t dig when it’s mud,” Mayor Charlene Fancher said re...
    July 2, 2025
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    RUSSELLVILLE — A Russellville man is facing multiple drug-related charges, including two counts of drug trafficking after law enforcement located and ...
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    PHIL CAMPBELL -- A familiar face will be leading the Phil Campbell High School Lady Bobcats softball program next season.
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    6 local students accepted into FAME program
    6 local students accepted into FAME program
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    Junior golfers hone skills through summer program
    Junior golfers hone skills through summer program
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    July 2, 2025
    Belgreen’s Moore earns First Team All-State honors
    Belgreen’s Moore earns First Team All-State honors
    BELGREEN -- Jemma Moore has been named to the AHSAA First Team All-State for softball, becoming just the ninth player in school history to earn the di...
    June 18, 2025
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