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Public donations make baby box possible
Main, News, Russellville
by Alyssa Sutherland For the FCT 
December 24, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE — City Council members have approved the purchase of a Safe Haven Baby Box using funds donated for that purpose.
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EMS train for K-9 emergency treatment
Franklin County, Main, News
by By Brady Petree For the FCT 
December 24, 2025
FLORENCE – Franklin County Sheriff’s Deputy Jaret Yancey and his K-9 officer Mateo have only been together for a few months, but the pair have already...
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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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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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Use of force: ‘It’s a split-second decision’
Main, News, Russellville
by By Kevin Taylor For the Franklin County Times 
December 10, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE –Before each shift at the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office, supervisors will always talk about officer safety. They talk about incidents ...
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RHS seniors get look at college pathways
News, Russellville, Russellville Golden Tigers
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
December 10, 2025
R U S S E L L V I L L E —Fifty high school seniors received customized looks inside the University of Alabama’s academic programs during a visit funde...
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Mayor updates status of downtown buildings
Main, News, Phil Campbell
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
December 3, 2025
PHIL CAMPBELL — Mayor Greg Williams told councilmembers during their Nov. 18 meeting efforts are still ongoing to get a group of downtown buildings co...
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Dual enrollment students explore county’s history
Main, News, Russellville
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
December 3, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE — Students from Belgreen and Vina stepped out of their online history class and into Franklin County’s past this fall as part of a dual e...
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