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Dowdy sentence delayed
Main, News, Russellville
by By Brady Petree For the FCT 
January 14, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE — The sentencing of Brandy Dowdy will have to wait until another day after her defense attorney suffered a “medical emergency.”
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Main, News, Russellville
by By Addi Broadfoot For the FCT 
January 7, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE — Franklin County law enforcement officials are warning residents about a rise in bail bonding scams targeting families in the area.
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Main, News, Russellville
by Alyssa Sutherland For the FCT 
January 7, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE — Local students return to the classroom for the second semester this week with city schools reopening on Wednesday and county schools be...
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Legislative session opens Jan. 13; Kiel prefiles 2 bills
Main, News, Russellville
by By Addi Broadfoot For the FCT 
January 7, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE -- State Rep. Jamie Kiel has prefiled two bills ahead of the 2026 Alabama legislative session. The bills, which will be considered when l...
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Hollimon reflects on 40 years in education
Main, News, Russellville
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
January 7, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE – Dr. Deanna Hollimon always felt she was called to be an educator. After 40 years as a teacher, reading coach, administrator and educati...
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