Franklin County


Development near county line draws concerns
Franklin County, News
by By Addi Broadfoot For the FCT 
March 18, 2026
PHIL CAMPBELL — The town council has voted in favor of the sale of 12 acres of townowned property on Wilson Road to Triple T Properties for $20,000.
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Banquet honors business, education leaders
Franklin County, News, Russellville
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
March 18, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE — The Franklin County Chamber of Commerce and Franklin County Development Authority’s 19th annual Partnership Awards Banquet the contribu...
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Liberty Tree marks nation’s 250th anniversary
B: Spring, Franklin County, News
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
March 18, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE — Franklin County officials and community members gathered March 4 at the Franklin County Archives for a ceremony marking the upcoming 25...
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Freeze warnings issued for parts of north Alabama
Franklin County, News, Z - News Main
by Griffin Traylor 
March 16, 2026
HUNTSVILLE — The National Weather Service has issued a freeze warning for portions of north central, northeast, and northwest Alabama. The first warni...
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Franklin County Anglers place in Lake Holt tournament
Franklin County, News, Sports
by Maria Camp camp@frankllncountytimes.com 
March 13, 2026
Miguel Willingham and Ben Wilkins placed eighth on the senior side with 8.53 lbs. Si Hill and Titus Nix place in the top 25 on the senior side with 5....
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State’s positive CWD cases nearly doubles
Franklin County, News
by Kevin Taylor For the FCT 
March 11, 2026
The total number of positive cases of chronic wasting disease (CWD) found in white-tailed deer almost doubled in Alabama following the end of the 2025...
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Read Across America celebrated
Franklin County, News
In the Community
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
March 11, 2026
Elementary schools throughout the county marked Read Across America Week with activities. At Vina Elementary School, firefighter Justin Epperson and E...
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Court asked to halt lot sales
Franklin County, Main, News
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
February 25, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE — Franklin County commissioners are seeking a court order to halt future sales of lots for the Lightning Ridge subdivision.
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Deputies, officers raise funds for 2 students
Franklin County, News, Red Bay
by maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
February 25, 2026
By María Camp RED BAY — The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office and the Red Bay Police Department will hold a basketball game fundraiser on Saturday to h...
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