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Navy taught Bonner lessons he still practices today
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by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
November 12, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE — Before he ever preached the gospel, Bennie “B.J.” Bonner watched an orange volcano glow in the night and saw a plane drop from the sky ...
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Williams: ‘We must ensure their legacies live on’
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by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
November 12, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE — Retired Major Joe Williams, a 2001 Hamilton High School graduate, Mississippi State alumnus and Russellville resident, was the guest sp...
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Main, News, Russellville
by Russ Corey For the FCT 
November 5, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE – Leaf collection is an annual chore for municipal governments, and there is one message Street Department officials have for residents: ...
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Police chief’s brother retires
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by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
November 5, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE — Brothers Chris and Joe Hargett worked side by side in law enforcement for more than two decades. Now, as Captain Joe Hargett retires fr...
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City leaders sworn in for a new term
Main, News, Russellville
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
November 5, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE — City leaders and community members gathered Sunday at city hall for the swearing-in ceremony for the new city council members, whose te...
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Dog owner goes to trial for manslaughter
Main, News, Russellville
by Kevin Taylor For the FCT 
November 5, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE — The trial of a Red Bay woman who was charged with two counts of manslaughter after her dogs allegedly attacked and killed two people in...
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Safeplace walk renews focus on domestic violence awareness
Main, News, Russellville
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
November 5, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE — SafePlace brought its Domestic Violence Awareness Walk back to Franklin County for the first time in nearly two decades. SafePlace Exec...
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Main, News, Russellville
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
October 29, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE — The city council has approved seven promotions for the Fire Department as part of a reorganization plan and one promotion for the Polic...
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Principals honored by city’s school board
Main, News, Russellville
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
October 29, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE — The City Schools Board of Education recognized the system’s principals during its Oct. 21 meeting. Superintendent Dr. Tim Guinn describ...
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Main, News, Russellville
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
October 29, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE — The Franklin County Commission has approved a 10-year tax abatement for Pilgrim’s Pride to support a $90 million expansion expected to ...
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