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Grandfather: ‘Every day is a reminder of what happened’
Main, News, Russellville
by Bernie Delinski For the FCT 
September 24, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE — A former Red Bay day care worker will spend six years behind bars in the death of a 4-month-old who had been left alone for up to two h...
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Court: Fired NWSCC professors entitled to backpay
Main, News, Phil Campbell
by Russ Corey For the FCT 
September 24, 2025
PHIL CAMPBELL — Two former Northwest Shoals Community College tenured professors are entitled to backpay, benefits and attorney fees, but not reappoin...
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County school board adopts $52M budget
Main, News, Russellville
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
September 17, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE Franklin County Schools has adopted a $52 million budget for fiscal year 2026, reflecting a $2.5 million increase over last year.
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Judge denies YO status for Phinizee
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by Bernie Delinski For the FCT 
September 17, 2025
FLORENCE — Youthful offender status was denied Tuesday for a 17-year-old charged with the death of a 13-yearold during what authorities said was a rob...
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School threats are no joking matter
Main, News, Phil Campbell
by Alyssa Sutherland For the FCT 
September 10, 2025
PHIL CAMPBELL — The saddest thing about the Sept. 3 bomb threat at Phil Campbell High School is the lasting impact the hoax will have on the life of t...
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Dairy receives $1.9M for new processing facility
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by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
September 10, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE — A family dairy on the Franklin–Colbert County line is preparing for major growth after receiving a $1.9 million boost from the Alabama ...
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Ann Taylor – Belgreen’s lifelong cheerleader
Belgreen Bulldogs, Features, Lifestyles
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
September 10, 2025
BELGREEN -- For nearly nine decades, Ann Taylor has called Belgreen home — building a life rooted in school, church and family.
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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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