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AI policies stress proper use over prohibition
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by Alyssa Sutherland For the FCT 
October 15, 2025
Sheffield City Schools’ policy regarding student use of artificial intelligence (AI) at the start of the 2025-26 school year limited the use of the so...
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Ex-day care owner faces 27-count indictment
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by Kevin Taylor For the FCT 
October 15, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE — The former owner of a Red Bay day care center where a 4-month-old died in March 2022 is now facing a manslaughter charge after a Frankl...
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Gilmer fulfills dream competing on ‘Jeopardy!’
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by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
October 15, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE — Russellville native Slade Gilmer fulfilled a lifelong dream when he competed on “Jeopardy!” in an episode that aired Oct. 7.
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Positive mindset is a key to cancer battles
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by Alyssa Sutherland For the FCT 
October 8, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE — Faye Massey was no stranger to breast cancer when she received her own diagnosis around six years ago.
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Jones ends 44-year NACOLG career
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by Russ Corey For the FCT 
October 8, 2025
MUSCLE SHOALS — KeithJonessaidhe’sproud of the legacy of unity he helped establish during his 25-year tenure as director of the Northwest Alabama Coun...
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Main, News, Red Bay
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
October 8, 2025
RED BAY — The city council has adopted a vape tax ordinance.
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$500K grant sought for restoration of old well
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by Russ Corey For the FCT 
October 8, 2025
RED BAY — The Red Bay Water & Gas Board has applied for a $500,000 Appalachian Regional Commission grant to rehabilitate the existing, inactive Cooper...
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Main, News, Russellville
by Russ Corey For the FCT 
October 8, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE — Franklin County commissioners have approved an $18,534,053 Fiscal Year 2026 budget that includes a 5% base pay raise for General Fund, ...
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$4M paving project nears completion
Main, News, Russellville
by Russ Corey For the FCT 
October 1, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE — The city is in the process of completing what is likely its largest ever street paving project. District 1 City Councilman David Palmer...
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Cancer survivor Vaughn: Celebrate every day!
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by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
October 1, 2025
Elaine Vaughn’s breast cancer journey began 11 years ago. Her longtime OB-GYN had retired, so she had put off her yearly exam and mammogram for a coup...
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