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‘All we did was done fully’
Main, News
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
December 17, 2025
THARPTOWN — Glenda Amelia Aycock-Long has lived many chapters, each distinct, each demanding, each shaped by her willingness to say “yes” to the next ...
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Patriot Riders give ‘brother’ full honors
Main, News, Russellville
by Kevin Taylor For the FCT 
December 17, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE — Vietnam veteran Avery Brewster finally received the full military funeral he deserved.
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Ayers, at 90, still a pillar of community
Main, News, Phil Campbell
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
December 17, 2025
PHIL CAMPBELL — Barbara Ayers, who taught economics at Phil Campbell High School for more than three decades, remains engaged in the life of the commu...
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A jolly good time was had by all
Franklin County, Main, News
December 17, 2025
Community members gathered last week to celebrate the season with annual Christmas parades in Russellville, Red Bay, Vina and Phil Campbell.
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Garden club hosts ‘Every Light a Prayer for Peace’
News, Russellville
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
December 17, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE — Community members gathered at the Franklin County Courthouse on Thursday for the annual “Every Light a Prayer for Peace” ceremony hoste...
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News
December 17, 2025
The Christmas holiday is fast approaching, so get ready for an abundance of goodwill and, unfortunately, some bad will in the form of scams. It is one...
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Main, News, Russellville
by Kevin Taylor For the FCT 
December 10, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE — A Franklin County grand jury late last month issued an indictment charging a Red Bay mother with aggravated child abuse.
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Main, News, Russellville
by Kevin Taylor For the FCT 
December 10, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE — A Franklin County grand jury returned a 40-count indictment charging a Phil Campbell with possession of child pornography.
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Walk Thru Bethlehem captures Christmas story
Main, News, Russellville
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
December 10, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE — Russellville First Baptist Church’s annual Walk Thru Bethlehem over the weekend transformed two downtown blocks into a first-century se...
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Main, News, Russellville
by Kevin Taylor For the FCT 
December 10, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE – Franklin County Sheriff Shannon Oliver has had enough from scammers. Oliver said his office has received reports from residents claimin...
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