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RMS student makes All-State Band
News, Russellville
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
April 29, 2025
R U S S E L L V I L L E -- Russellville Middle School eighth grader Layla Rush has been selected to this year’s Alabama Bandmasters Association All-St...
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Finding music success
Lifestyles, News
by Chelsea Retherford For the FCT 
April 29, 2025
When Caleb Elliott left his hometown of Natchitoches, Louisiana, he headed south to attend college in Lafayette with hopes of becoming a musician. By ...
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Seeking answers through faith
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by Chelsea Retherford For the FCT 
April 29, 2025
When Eric and Kameron Swithin met in Houston, Texas, he was a business owner, and she had been working as a corporate attorney in oil and gas. Eric so...
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Killer Beaz is clean comedy mixed with Southern charm
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by Rebekah Milweh For the FCT 
April 29, 2025
Truett S. Beasley Jr. — better known by his stage name, Killer Beaz — is coming to the Shoals this May, and he’ll be bringing more than four decades o...
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Helping to heal ‘one person at a time’
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by Chelsea Retherford For the FCT 
April 29, 2025
Sixteen years ago, Amy Grimes had hit a low point in her life. Praying to God, she made a vow that if she made it through, she would use her story to ...
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RMS Principal Moon receives Star Polisher Award
Main, News, Russellville
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
April 22, 2025
R U S S E L LV I L L E - Russellville Middle School Principal Dr. Monica Moon is this year’s recipient of the Dan C. Hindman Star Polisher award, whic...
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Green denied parole
Franklin County, Main, News
by Bernie Delinski For the FCT 
April 22, 2025
MONTGOMERY — Parole has been denied for a man serving 50 years in a 1988 Colbert County stabbing case, authorities said.
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‘Move Alabama’ promotes activity
News, Russellville
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
April 22, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE - Public Library Director Joshlyn Bowen said the Franklin County Extension Service’s annual “Move Alabama” event is one she plans to cont...
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Russellville, Sports
by Brannon King For the FCT 
April 22, 2025
The Russellville High School varsity soccer programs will compete in the AHSAA Class 5A playoffs.
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AMHOF names interim director
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by Russ Corey For the FCT 
April 22, 2025
TUSCUMBIA — More than five weeks after placing its executive director on administrative leave, the Alabama Music Hall of Fame Board has announced it h...
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