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Ex-principal recalls lost students, teacher
Main, News, Phil Campbell
SEARED IN THEIR MEMORIES
by By Brady Petree For the FCT 
April 29, 2026
PHIL CAMPBELL — On the morning of April 27, 2011, Phil Campbell Elementary School (PCES) Principal Jackie Ergle was aware of the threat of severe weat...
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Main, News, Russellville
by Bernie Delinski For the FCT 
April 22, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE — The parents of 3-year-old Bentley Fowler, who died in 2020 after being left in a hot car for more than 15 hours, have both pled guilty ...
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LEAVING A LASTING LEGACY
Franklin County, Main, News
Retirement brings an end to one chapter of school
by By Brady Petree For the FCT 
April 22, 2026
THARPTOWN – Over the past 21 years, Tharptown schools have seen a plethora of changes as students and teachers alike come and go and the education lan...
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Main, News, Russellville
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
April 22, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE — Franklin County Schools is waiting on a written commitment from the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources before dro...
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Investigator details charges in child porn case
Main, News, Russellville
by By Brady Petree For the FCT 
April 22, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE — Details from an interview between Abigail Roberts and an investigator regarding the child pornography and sodomy charges against the 22...
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Main, News, Russellville
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
April 15, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE — The Russellville City Council approved the rezoning of a Lawrence Street property during its April 6 meeting. The council voted to rezo...
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Drone contraband is becoming a problem
Main, News, Russellville
by Addi Broadfoot For the FCT 
April 15, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE — Area law enforcement officials say they support the idea of more authority to stop drones from delivering contraband into jails. Alabam...
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Oliver: Too many children are being abused
Main, News, Russellville
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
April 15, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE — Franklin County deputies investigated 85 cases involving child and sexual abuse in 2025. “For a county the size of Franklin County, tha...
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Sentencing delayed again in manslaughter trial
Main, News, Russellville
by By Brady Petree For the FCT 
April 15, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE — Brandy Dowdy will have to wait even longer to learn how long she will serve in prison after her sentencing was delayed for the second t...
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Main, News, Phil Campbell
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
April 15, 2026
PHIL CAMPBELL — Water service for customers in areas along College Road is expected to be disrupted Thursday as crews install a new meter and vault fo...
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