Franklin County


Food Share drive seeks donations to help hungry
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by Alison James 
March 2, 2021
Some might find it hard to believe they have friends and neighbors among them who are hungry. However, food insecurity is as much a reality in Frankli...
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State launches Scale Back Alabama 2021
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by Alison James 
February 26, 2021
Scale Back Alabama, the state’s largest wellness program, begins this year April 5 with several changes marking its return. This year, Scale Back Alab...
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Severe weather items go tax free Feb. 26-28
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by Alison James 
February 25, 2021
From Feb. 26-28, Alabama will observe the state’s 10th annual Severe Weather Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday. The Alabama Retail Association encourages...
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Libraries adjust to coronavirus precautions
Franklin County, News, Red Bay
by Ciera Hughes 
February 25, 2021
Despite the many changes over the past year because of COVID-19, Russellville and Red Bay libraries are open and thriving amid the ever-changing healt...
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Winter weather wrath reigns in Franklin County
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by Ciera Hughes 
February 24, 2021
It has been more than a week since ice and snow began to descend on Franklin County, but several areas are still feeling the wrath of the winter weath...
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Half-staff flags commemorate victims of COVID-19
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by Alison James 
February 24, 2021
By the official national count, more than 500,000 Americans have died from the COVID-19 virus since it swept into the U.S. about a year ago. In honor ...
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Winter weather continues to engulf Franklin County
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by Ciera Hughes 
February 17, 2021
The winter weather that rolled into Franklin County early this week is still going strong, with freezing temperatures keeping road conditions dangerou...
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ADPH warns of vaccine scams
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by Ciera Hughes 
February 16, 2021
With people becoming more and more eager to get the COVID-19 vaccine, some scammers are apparently using this to their advantage. According to the Ala...
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