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Library program connects pen pals
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by Ciera Hughes 
March 4, 2021
A new avenue of communication will be opening through the Weatherford Public Library in Red Bay for citizens to be able to connect through shared read...
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PHOTOS: 39th Annual Miss RHS Pageant
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by Staff Reports 
March 4, 2021
The Russellville High School Annual Staff will sponsor the 39th annual Miss RHS Pageant March 5 at 7 p.m. in the RHS auditorium. The pageant offers an...
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RHS construction makes progress
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by Ciera Hughes 
March 3, 2021
For a while, it seemed like the majority of progress being made on construction at Russellville High School involved dirt. Now workers are past that s...
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Registration opens for 4-H camp
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by Ciera Hughes 
March 3, 2021
Registration is now open for students ages 9-14 who want to attend Alabama 4-H Camp in Columbiana this summer, June 9-11. "The students will be able t...
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Food Share drive seeks donations to help hungry
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by Alison James 
March 2, 2021
Some might find it hard to believe they have friends and neighbors among them who are hungry. However, food insecurity is as much a reality in Frankli...
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Southeast Sales breaks ground in Red Bay
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by Ciera Hughes 
March 2, 2021
Red Bay has a long history of success with the Tiffin family owning businesses in town, and Lex and Denisha Tiffin are continuing the legacy by breaki...
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RHS returns to stage with ‘Guys and Dolls Jr.’
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by Ciera Hughes 
March 2, 2021
When the curtains closed after this past year's performance of “Frozen Jr.,” the high school cast did not know that would be the last show to take pla...
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State launches Scale Back Alabama 2021
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by Alison James 
February 26, 2021
Scale Back Alabama, the state’s largest wellness program, begins this year April 5 with several changes marking its return. This year, Scale Back Alab...
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Severe weather items go tax free Feb. 26-28
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by Alison James 
February 25, 2021
From Feb. 26-28, Alabama will observe the state’s 10th annual Severe Weather Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday. The Alabama Retail Association encourages...
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Libraries adjust to coronavirus precautions
Franklin County, News, Red Bay
by Ciera Hughes 
February 25, 2021
Despite the many changes over the past year because of COVID-19, Russellville and Red Bay libraries are open and thriving amid the ever-changing healt...
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