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Hamilton: Title II funding freeze is a concern
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by Alyssa Sutherland For the FCT 
July 9, 2025
R U S S E L L V I L L E – Franklin County Superintendent Greg Hamilton is concerned about the status of more than $6 billion in federal education gran...
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4 cities, towns have contested mayoral elections
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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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by Alyssa Sutherland For the FCT 
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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by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
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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by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
July 2, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE Rebuild Alabama funding will be used to improve 15 miles of road in Franklin County.
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Schools update cell phone policies ahead of next year
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by Alyssa Sutherland For the FCT 
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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by Alyssa Sutherland For the FCT 
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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by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
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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by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
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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