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Ragsdale returns as Aunt Ev for ‘The Miracle Worker’
Lifestyles, Russellville
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
July 2, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE - Elizabeth Ragsdale has spent decades devoted to storytelling. Now she’s back at Ivy Green in Tuscumbia, returning to the outdoor stage ...
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4-H agent visits 5 schools as part of summer outreach
News, Russellville
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
July 2, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE - Franklin County 4-H agent Alicia Swann is keeping busy delivering hands-on learning through the 21st Century Community Summer program. ...
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Schools update cell phone policies ahead of next year
Main, News, Russellville
by Alyssa Sutherland For the FCT 
July 2, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE — Cell phone policies in Russellville city and Franklin County schools have been updated for the 2025-26 year. The change meets the requi...
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Junior golfers hone skills through summer program
Russellville, Sports
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
July 2, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE -- A young generation of golfers teed off this summer at Twin Pines Country Club, thanks to a local effort to create opportunities for ch...
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News, Russellville
by Kevin Taylor For the FTC 
July 2, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE – Police have arrested one person and charged him with a misdemeanor after catching him last week on camera illegally dumping trash on th...
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by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
June 25, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE The Franklin County Emergency Management Agency is hoping to secure funding for a much-needed piece of equipment to improve nighttime eme...
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Swann Brings new energy to Franklin County 4-H
News, Z - News Main
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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Children meet animals during Weatherford Public Library event
News, Red Bay
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
June 25, 2025
RED BAY -- Children at the Weatherford Public Library got an up-close look at a variety of animals during an Animal Tales event that was part of the l...
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Argument leads to attempted arson charge
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by Kevin Taylor For the FCT 
June 25, 2025
RED BAY — A Red Bay man is facing five counts of reckless endangerment and one count of attempted arson after he dumped gasoline throughout a residenc...
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