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Palmer certified for fourth term on Russellville Council
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by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
July 9, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE – The city council approved a certificate of election stating Councilman David Palmer was the only candidate to qualify for Council Distr...
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Firefighters take precautions as summer temperatures rise
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by Alyssa Sutherland For the FCT 
July 2, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE Firefighters are used to hot temperatures, but summer heat waves make extra precautions necessary while they battle blazes. Fire Chief Ra...
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FFA students bring home state convention honors
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by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
July 2, 2025
Red Bay and Phil Campbell FFA students, along with a Hackleburg member of the Franklin County Junior Cattlemen, earned state-level honors at Alabama’s...
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Son is sworn in to finish what his dad had started
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by Alyssa Sutherland For the FCT 
June 25, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE Grayson Murray was swornintoofficeonFriday morning as Franklin County commissioner for District 1.
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Sparkman joins Belgreen as assistant principal, coach
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by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
June 25, 2025
BELGREEN -- Jacob Sparkman, a seasoned educator and coach, is stepping into a dual role this year at Belgreen High School as assistant principal and o...
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Swann Brings new energy to Franklin County 4-H
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by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
June 25, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE Alicia Swann may be new to her role as Franklin County’s 4-H agent, but she’s no stranger to the community.
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Ex-day care worker found guilty of manslaughter
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by Bernie Delinski For the FCT 
June 18, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE — Gasps of relief and joy came from family members of Autumn Wells when Franklin County Circuit Court Judge Brian P. Hamilton read the ve...
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King crowned Miss Phil Campbell, her first pageant win
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by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
June 18, 2025
PHIL CAMPBELL -- Hannah King was crowned Miss Phil Campbell 2025 during Saturday’s pageant at the Phil Campbell campus of Northwest Shoals Community C...
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Franklin County launches first virtual school option
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by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
June 11, 2025
VINA - The Franklin County Schools Board of Education has approved the launch of a virtual school option for this fall.
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Rain is both a blessing and curse for farmers
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by Bernie Delinski For the FCT 
June 11, 2025
Area farmers were glad to see rainfall this year, especially on the heels of a drought-riddled 2024.
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