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WELDING, DESIGN COMPETITION
News, Russellville
April 8, 2026
Russellville City Schools welding, design students placed in a welding competition at Northwest Shoals Community College. • Felix Dominguez earned sec...
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La Catrina opens in Phil Campbell
News, Phil Campbell
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
April 8, 2026
PHIL CAMPBELL — Downtown Phil Campbell has a new restaurant. La Catrina had its official grand opening last week. Owner Ernesto Gayton said he chose t...
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Turning her battle in blessings
Features, Lifestyles, News
by Chelsea Retherford For the FCT 
April 8, 2026
At four years old, Rachael “RayRay” Weir learned a word most adults hope never to hear — leukemia. Now eight years old and still in treatment, she has...
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Students take part in ‘Adulting 101’ event
Franklin County, News, Russellville
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
April 8, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE – About 200 Franklin County high school seniors took part in an “Adulting 101” event at the Franklin County Career Technical Center in Be...
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Main, News, Russellville
by By Addi Broadfoot For the FCT 
April 1, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE — The city’s water and sewer board has reversed a decision made about 18 months ago that left landlords responsible for any unpaid utilit...
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Main, News, Russellville
by By Addi Broadfoot For the FCT 
April 1, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE — While much of Alabama is still working to expand internet access, Franklin County has already finished the job. State leaders recently ...
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Kiwanis Club returns; Key Club planned
Main, News, Russellville
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
April 1, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE — The Kiwanis Club has returned to Russellville. Members gathered last week at Calvary Baptist Church to review bylaws, elect officers an...
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Bridge work moves forward on SR 243
Main, News, Russellville
by By Addi Broadfoot For the FCT 
April 1, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE — Construction of a new bridge over Cedar Creek on SR 243 is moving forward as crews recently completed a major step in the project
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Neighbors steps down as chairman of Democrats
News, Russellville
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
April 1, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE — Rick Neighbors has stepped down as chair of the Franklin County Democratic Executive Committee, citing personal commitments he said no ...
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Kiel named a 2026 ‘Emerging Leader’
News, Russellville
by By Addi Broadfoot For the FCT 
April 1, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE — District 18 State Rep. Jamie Kiel has been named to the 2026 class of Emerging Leaders by GOPAC, a national group which works to train ...
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