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Historic night for Belgreen football
Belgreen Bulldogs, High School Sports, Sports
Bulldogs dominate Wildcats 34-0 in homecoming win
by Hayden Moss For the FCT 
September 10, 2025
History was made Friday night at Belgreen High School as the Bulldogs not only celebrated their first-ever football homecoming, but also delivered a c...
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Russellville beats regional rival for first win
High School Sports, Russellville Golden Tigers, Sports
by Brannon King For the FCT 
September 10, 2025
The Russellville Golden Tigers opened region play with a 35-6 home victory over the Lawrence County Red Devils. After starting the season 0-2 versus n...
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Council’s goals: More industry, infrastructure improvements
Main, News, Russellville
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
September 3, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE — Mayor David Grissom and the Russellville City Council are preparing to begin new four-year terms Nov. 3, with a focus ongrowth,infrastr...
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Williams defeats Marbutt in Phil Campbell mayor’s race
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by María Camp maria.camp@franklicountytimes.com 
August 27, 2025
PHIL CAMPBELL — Voters in Phil Campbell elected Greg Williams as mayor in Tuesday night’s municipal election.   Williams defeated Mayor Eddie Marbutt,...
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Red Bay freshman to compete in FFA national talent program
Main, News, Red Bay
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
August 27, 2025
RED BAY — Freshman Kayeden Palmer will take her baton to Indianapolis, Indiana, this fall after being selected for the National Future Farmers of Amer...
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An estimated 30,000 attend 44th annual Watermelon Fest
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by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
August 20, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE--The 44th annual Franklin County Watermelon Festival is in the books. There’s no official record of how many attended this year’s festiva...
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Sixth graders kick off American Character program
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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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