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Williams defeats Marbutt in Phil Campbell mayor’s race
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by María Camp maria.camp@franklicountytimes.com 
August 27, 2025
PHIL CAMPBELL — Voters in Phil Campbell elected Greg Williams as mayor in Tuesday night’s municipal election.   Williams defeated Mayor Eddie Marbutt,...
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Russellville PD spends $18.5K for computer upgrades
Main, News, Russellville
by Russ Corey For the FCT 
August 27, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE — Police Chief Chris Hargett wasn’t necessarily ready to purchase more than a dozen new computers for his department, but a decision by t...
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Red Bay freshman to compete in FFA national talent program
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by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
August 27, 2025
RED BAY — Freshman Kayeden Palmer will take her baton to Indianapolis, Indiana, this fall after being selected for the National Future Farmers of Amer...
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Record $172K in grants awarded
Main, News, Russellville
by Russ Corey For the FCT 
August 27, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE — Six Franklin County schools, the Franklin County Emergency Management Agency, five volunteer fire departments, and other organizations ...
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Main, News, Russellville
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
August 27, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE — A new downtown event launched by Russellville Main Street has already earned statewide recognition.
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Deck is completed for Highway 247 bridge
Main, News, Red Bay
by Russ Corey For the FCT 
August 27, 2025
RED BAY — A new $3.3 million bridge being built over Little Bear Creek northeast of Red Bay on Alabama 247 continues to take shape.
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Terry-Warner joins Extension Service
News, Russellville
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
August 27, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE - Katherine Terry-Warner still remembers her first field class in the Adirondack Mountains.
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August 27, 2025
THE ISSUE: Kudos to education leaders in Franklin, Lauderdale and Colbert counties for their support and belief in career technology as a viable optio...
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