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Sixth graders kick off American Character program
A: Main, News, Russellville
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
August 20, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE Middle school sixth graders took part in the kickoff event of this semester’s Liberty Learning Foundation’s American Character Program. S...
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A: Main, News
by By Wes Tomlinson For the FCT 
August 20, 2025
After being caught with multiple empty liquor bottles in the parking lot of Danville High School, two people from Phil Campbell were arrested Aug. 10 ...
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A: Main, News, Red Bay
by Kevin Taylor For the FCT 
August 20, 2025
RED BAY — Police continue to investigate an apparent murdersuicide which took place Thursday inside an apartment within the Red Bay Housing Authority ...
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A: Main, News
by Bernie Delinski For the FCT 
August 20, 2025
MONTGOMERY — Franklin County’s unemployment rate dropped slightly to 2.8% in July, according to preliminary figures released Friday by the Alabama Dep...
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News, Russellville
by Kevin Taylor For the FCT 
August 20, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE — A Russellville man is being held in the Franklin County Jail facing multiple drug charges after members of the sheriff’s office execute...
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Scuffle with police leads to charges
News, Russellville
by Kevin Taylor For the FCT 
August 20, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE — A 23-year-old man, who was accused of firing shots outside of Taco Bell in late April, now faces felony charges including making a terr...
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Russellville First Baptist celebrates 158 years
Columnists, News, Opinion
HERE AND NOW
August 20, 2025
Russellville First Baptist Church (RFBC) celebrated 158 years of existence on Aug. 10. From its beginning, it has sought to glorify Christ and live ou...
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Finding her place in child advocacy
Features, News
by Chelsea Retherford For the FCT 
August 20, 2025
When Kim Bevis was earning her master’s in social work, she stood up in class one day and made a bold declaration. “I don’t think I ever really want t...
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News
by Bernie Delinski For the FCT 
August 20, 2025
FLORENCE — University of North Alabama Band Director Lloyd Jones said the Marching Pride is gearing up for a new school year that will be highlighted ...
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