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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
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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