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Nonprofit believes canines should get a second chance
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by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
May 21, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE A grassroots effort to address canine welfare in Franklin County has grown into an organized nonprofit focused on education, fostering an...
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Poison hemlock: Toxic plant becoming more widespread
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by maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
May 21, 2025
SPRUCE PINE – Franklin County residents are urged to be on guard against a highly toxic plant that is becoming more prevalent.
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Ex-director of music hall must pay back $64,719
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by Russ Corey For the FCT 
May 21, 2025
TUSCUMBIA — The state Department of Examiners of Public Accounts has ordered the former executive director of the Alabama Music Hall of Fall to repay ...
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by Bernie Delinksi For the FCT 
May 21, 2025
MONTGOMERY — The unemployment rate in Franklin County dropped considerably in April, falling to 2.4%, according to preliminary figures released Friday...
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RFD hires 2 as full-time firefighters
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by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
May 14, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE – Two part-time firefighters have been hired full-time to fill two vacancies that recently occurred as the result of one termination and ...
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Town picks Burks for Place 3 vacancy
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by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
May 14, 2025
PHIL CAMPBELL -- The town council has named Billy Burks to fill the vacant Place 3 position.
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Murray’s post to be filled by Ivey
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by Alyssa Sutherland For the FCT 
May 14, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE — A vacancyleftontheFranklin County Commission after the death of District 1 commissioner Michael Lewis Murray will be filled via appoint...
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GRADUATION PATHWAYS
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Workforce option available in fall
by Alyssa Sutherland For the FCT 
May 14, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE Some high school students may soon opt out of two years’ worth of math and science courses.
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Red Bay opts not to take over cemetery
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by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
May 14, 2025
RED BAY – City officials declined an offer to accept ownership of the privately owned Hillcrest Memorial Garden Cemetery located on Golden Road.
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Red Bay passes alcohol ordinance
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by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
May 6, 2025
RED BAY – The city now has an alcohol ordinance in effect and interested parties may apply for an alcohol license.
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