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Main, News, Red Bay
by By Addi Broadfoot For the FCT 
March 4, 2026
RED BAY — Mayor Mike Shewbart is frustrated after a contractor missed its deadline on a paving project, threatening future partnerships with the compa...
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Hill addresses challenges before congressional panel
Main, News, Russellville
SMALL WATER SYSTEM
by By Addi Broadfoot For the FCT 
March 4, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE — Eric Hill, general manager of the Russellville Water and Sewer Board, traveled to Washington, D.C., last week to speak before Congress ...
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Phil Campbell adopts buildings ordinance
Main, News, Phil Campbell
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
March 4, 2026
PHIL CAMPBELL — Town councilmembers have approved a buildings ordinance which establishes requirements for inspections, notices, hearings and enforcem...
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Main, News, Russellville
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
March 4, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE — Red Bay Hospital has asked the Franklin County Commission to help cover a required 10% local contribution under the state’s Rural Hospi...
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Bendall takes regional role at UNA
Main, News, Russellville
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
March 4, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE — Dr. Natalie Bendall has accepted a regional in-service center director’s role at the University of North Alabama.
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News, Red Bay
by Kevin Taylor For the FCT 
March 4, 2026
RED BAY — Police Chief Janna Jackson warns if someone offers to spread pine straw for you who has an out-of-state license plate on their vehicle, call...
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News, Russellville
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
March 4, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE — Franklin County commissioners have agreed to spend $638,750 to purchase 1,750 alcohol breath testing devices.
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RHS loses 4 in Showdown
High School Sports, News, Russellville Golden Tigers
by Brannon King For the FCT 
March 4, 2026
The Russellville High baseball team defeated the Hatton Hornets in the home opener, then lost four games in the PB South Alabama Showdown. RHS hosted ...
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High School Sports, News, Red Bay Tigers
by Bart Moss For the FCT 
March 4, 2026
The Red Bay softball team is off to a hot start improving their record to 4-1 after two weeks. This week the Tigers beat Covenant Christian 11-4 and T...
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Phil Campbell moves to 5-2 on season
News, Phil Campbell
by Bart Moss For the FCT 
March 4, 2026
After two straight losses to open the season, the Phil Campbell Bobcats found their stride winning five straight, including four last week. The Bobcat...
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