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BTCPA brings farce ‘Rumors’ to stage
News, Red Bay
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
February 11, 2026
RED BAY -- The Bay Tree Council for the Performing Arts is presenting Neil Simon’s farce “Rumors” this week at the Weatherford Centre.
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Inaugural ‘Smooches for Pooches’ is a success
News, Russellville
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
February 11, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE — Second Chance Canine Advocates hosted “Smooches for Pooches,” a Valentine’s-themed pet photo fundraiser on Feb. 7 at the Ralph C. Bisho...
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For one special night, Hill took center stage
News, Russellville, Sports
by By Addi Broadfoot For the FCT 
February 11, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE — The Tharptown High School gym was full of noise on senior night, but the loudest cheers came before the varsity game even began. Caden ...
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Main, News, Russellville
by Bernie Delinski For the FCT 
February 4, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE — Franklin County’s two incumbents in the Alabama Legislature will not face GOP opposition in the May primary election, but one does have...
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Sorrell wants second term
Main, News
by Bernie Delinski For the FCT 
February 4, 2026
MONTGOMERY — State Auditor Andrew Sorrell, a graduate of Muscle Shoals High School and the University of North Alabama, said his desire to continue se...
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Main, News, Russellville
by Bernie Delinski For the FCT 
February 4, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE — Franklin County has three contested Republican Primary races — sheriff, coroner and all five-candidate commission race. The list of can...
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Winter’s first storm was a chilling reminder …
Main, News, Russellville
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
February 4, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE – Area utilities officials said local electrical infrastructure help up well overall during the area’s first winter blast, but they remin...
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2 nominated for Bryant-Jordan Awards
Main, News, Russellville
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
February 4, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE — Russellville High School seniors Lakin Derrick and Bryson Cooper have been nominated for Bryant-Jordan Awards, a statewide program that...
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Blaze destroys home, family of 4 displaced
News, Russellville
by Kevin Taylor For the FCT 
February 4, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE – A family of four has been displaced after their home was destroyed by fire Sunday night on the 4400 block of County Road 36. At least 3...
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