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Judge denies YO status for Phinizee
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by Bernie Delinski For the FCT 
September 17, 2025
FLORENCE — Youthful offender status was denied Tuesday for a 17-year-old charged with the death of a 13-yearold during what authorities said was a rob...
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RCS passes $43.3M budget
Main, News, Russellville
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
September 17, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE -- The city school board has approved a $43.3 million budget for the 2025-26 school year. Chief Financial Officer Lisa Witt said revenues...
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Program tackles stress of caregiver burnout
News, Records, Russellville
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
September 17, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE -- Many people deal with caregiver burnout. Kids and Kin childcare partner Marquita Wilson presented a program at the Russellville Public...
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Firefighters, cadets honor 9/11 with stair climbs
News, Russellville
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
September 17, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE – Firefighters and RHS JROTC cadets participated in a stair climb in recognition of the 24th anniversary of 9-11.
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Main Street executive director is resigning
News, Russellville
by Russ Corey For the FCT 
September 17, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE — The city’s first full-time Main Street executive director has announced that she must step down from the position she’s held since last...
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21 are apprehended in federal agency raid
News, Russellville
by Bernie Delinski For the FCT 
September 17, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE — Authorities said Friday there have been no additional raids since 21 people were apprehended during an immigration roundup Sept. 10, an...
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Belgreen wins Bulldog Bash
Belgreen Bulldogs, High School Sports, News
September 17, 2025
Belgreen won its Bulldog Bash volleyball tournament on Saturday beating Red Bay in the finals. Belgreen won its pool beatingColbertHeightsand Colbert ...
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Bill would eliminate YO status in cases of murder
Franklin County, Main, News
by Bernie Delinski For the FCT 
September 10, 2025
MONTGOMERY — A local state representative has pre-filed a bill that would prevent someone 16 or older who is charged with murder or capital murder fro...
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