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by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
October 29, 2025
What began in 2007 as the “Walk to Wellness” to help local women battling breast cancer has grown into an annual fundraiser supporting Franklin County...
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Rickman: ‘I don’t sweat the small stuff anymore’
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by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
October 29, 2025
TUSCUMBIA — When Carrie Rickman felt something unusual during a routine self-check in June 2018, she trusted her instincts. “I was just taking a showe...
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Derrick: Spend the moments you have with your family
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by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
October 22, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE — In August 2018, Marcy Derrick learned she had breast cancer. She works as a buyer in manufacturing, sourcing parts and supplies to keep...
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Conduct policy set for youth sports
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by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
October 22, 2025
RED BAY — City leaders have adopted new behavior standards for youth sports, approving a policy that outlines how coaches, parents and spectators are ...
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Russellville Hospital celebrates 50 years of care
Main, News, Russellville
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
October 22, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE — Russellville Hospital marked 50 years of service with a celebration Friday honoring its history, staff and continued commitment to cari...
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Main, News, Russellville
by Kevin Taylor For the FCT 
October 22, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE – Less than a month after Fire Chief Joe Mansell rescinded his request for retirement, he’s made a few changes within his department. At ...
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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
Main, News, Russellville
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!’
Main, News, Russellville
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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