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Sixth graders kick off American Character program
A: Main, News, Russellville
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
August 20, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE Middle school sixth graders took part in the kickoff event of this semester’s Liberty Learning Foundation’s American Character Program. S...
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Municipal election candidates speak at forum
Franklin County, News, Phil Campbell
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
August 20, 2025
SPRUCE PINE -- The Republican Women of Franklin County (RWFCA) held a political forum Aug. 12 at the Frog Pond community center for candidates of any ...
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Schools emphasize growth and memorable experiences
Main, News, Russellville
BACK TO SCHOOL
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
August 13, 2025
Local educators say they’re excited about what lies ahead for the 2025-26 school year. Russellville City Schools Superintendent Dr. Tim Guinn said the...
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Athletes, teachers team up for Bulldogs Serve Day
Belgreen Bulldogs, News, Russellville
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
August 13, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE — More than 100 student athletes, teachers and coaches came together recently at Belgreen School to prepare the campus for the new school...
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PD adds tasers, drone and virtual reality training
Main, News, Red Bay
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
August 13, 2025
RED BAY — The Red Bay Police Department has outfitted its officers with new TASER 10 energy weapons, added a drone with thermal imaging, and implement...
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New library will honor Norris family’s legacy
A: Main, News, Russellville
by By Russ Corey and Maria Camp For the FCT 
August 6, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE — Lanny Norris said his parents, Billy and Leila Norris, printed books, sold books and were prolific readers, so it’s fitting the land he...
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New sports club takes off in Cherokee
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by Chelsea Retherford For the FCT 
August 6, 2025
Soon after Paul Malone discovered cornhole, the longtime Cherokee resident and avid tournament golfer found a preference in tossing hacky sacks to swi...
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Gilmers wind their way toward all 50 states
Features, Lifestyles, News
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
August 6, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE -- The best part of Slade and Jenny Gilmer’s big summer adventure wasn’t the sweeping views of the Grand Canyon or the dramatic red rocks...
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Russellville breaks ground on new public library
News, Russellville, Z - News Main
by Maria Camp camp@frankllncountytimes.com 
July 30, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE — City leaders and members of the public gathered Tuesday to break ground on Russellville’s new public library, a 7,520-square-foot facil...
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