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Main, News, Russellville
by Kevin Taylor For the FCT 
April 29, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE — The boyfriend of the 22-yearold who was charged with taking nude photos of a 6-year-old girl is facing 76 criminal charges, including f...
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Main, News, Russellville
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
April 29, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE — City councilmembers have voted to amend the personnel policy and procedures ordinance to allow employees to sell back up to 80 hours of...
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Main, News, Russellville
by By Addi Broadfoot Staff Writer 
April 29, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE — The deadline to register to vote in the upcoming primary election is approaching for Franklin County residents. May 4 is the last day t...
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The sky turned black, and he lived to tell it
Main, News, Phil Campbell
by By Brady Petree, Addie Broadfoot For the FCT 
April 29, 2026
PHIL CAMPBELL — By the time April 27, 2011, arrived, Rodney Smith had already grown accustomed to the warnings. For days, sirens had gone off across F...
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EMA warns: Don’t rely on storm sirens
Main, News, Russellville
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
April 29, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE — Franklin County EMA Director Mary Glass said outdoor warning sirens should not be residents’ primary alert system during severe weather...
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Ex-principal recalls lost students, teacher
Main, News, Phil Campbell
SEARED IN THEIR MEMORIES
by By Brady Petree For the FCT 
April 29, 2026
PHIL CAMPBELL — On the morning of April 27, 2011, Phil Campbell Elementary School (PCES) Principal Jackie Ergle was aware of the threat of severe weat...
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West Elementary hosts Careers on Wheels
News, Russellville
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
April 29, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE — West Elementary students climbed into concrete trucks, explored emergency vehicles, and learned about skilled trades during the school’...
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Cultura Garden Club spotlights pollinators
Columnists, News, Opinion
HERE AND NOW
April 29, 2026
Bees, butterflies and plenty of garden talk filled the room as Cultura Garden Club members gathered at North Highlands Church of Christ in Russellvill...
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Local group seeks to help veterans
Franklin County, News, Russellville
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
April 29, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE — Veterans in Franklin County who need help with groceries, transportation, meals, wellness checks and caregiver support may not always k...
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Free CPR, home safety programs offered
News, Russellville
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
April 29, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE — The Russellville Fire Department is offering free CPR classes, smoke detector installation and home safety inspections as part of an ex...
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