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Legislative session opens Jan. 13; Kiel prefiles 2 bills
Main, News, Russellville
by By Addi Broadfoot For the FCT 
January 7, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE -- State Rep. Jamie Kiel has prefiled two bills ahead of the 2026 Alabama legislative session. The bills, which will be considered when l...
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Hollimon reflects on 40 years in education
Main, News, Russellville
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
January 7, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE – Dr. Deanna Hollimon always felt she was called to be an educator. After 40 years as a teacher, reading coach, administrator and educati...
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Firefighters train for vehicle rescues
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by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
January 7, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE — City firefighters trained last week on how to stabilize overturned vehicles and remove trapped occupants.
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Russellville PD honors 10 for achievements
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by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
January 7, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE — Five members of the Russellville Police Department were honored last week at the annual Christmas dinner and awards banquet at Hilltop ...
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Phil Campbell Fire Department presents awards
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by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
January 7, 2026
PHIL CAMPBELL — The Phil Campbell Fire Department and Rescue Squad recognized Seven members of the town’s Fire Department and Rescue Squad were recogn...
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Scientist connects classwork to careers
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by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
December 31, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE – Middle school students recently got a hands-on look at how classroom lessons connect to real-world careers during a visit from an Aubur...
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Fire department searches records to find its history
Main, News, Phil Campbell
by By Addi Broadfoot For the FCT 
December 31, 2025
PHIL CAMPBELL — The Phil Campbell Volunteer Fire Department is digging into its past as it works to confirm when the town’s first fire service was off...
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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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