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Vaccine distribution widens
Franklin County, News, Top News Stories FRONT PAGE
by Alison James 
January 20, 2021
The Alabama Department of Public Health reports there have been 417,528 cases and 6,030 deaths because of COVID-19 in Alabama as of Jan. 15 – but hope...
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First Metro Bank hosts fundraiser for FAME Ranch
Franklin County, News, Russellville
by Ciera Hughes 
January 20, 2021
It is time for First Metro Bank’s second annual fundraiser for FAME Girls' Ranch, and the bank is asking for cheerful hearts and a need to give.  FAME...
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Franklin County Tournament Champions
Franklin County, High School Sports, News
by Bart Moss 
January 19, 2021
In a battle among Franklin County teams, Belgreen, Phil Campbell and East Franklin Schools have something to celebrate with Franklin County Varsity To...
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ADPH expands vaccine distribution
Franklin County, News, Top News Stories FRONT PAGE
by Alison James 
January 15, 2021
The Alabama Department of Public Health announced Friday morning that seniors 75 and older, as well as firefighters and law enforcement officers, woul...
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Russellville Fire Department presents annual awards
News, Russellville, Top News Stories FRONT PAGE
by Ciera Hughes 
January 15, 2021
It is always special to receive an award, but it is perhaps even more special to receive an award voted on by one’s peers and co-workers. That was the...
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Tiffin Motorhomes sells to THOR Industries
Franklin County, News, Red Bay
by Ciera Hughes 
January 15, 2021
Tiffin Motorhomes in Red Bay is joining THOR Industries, one of the world’s largest companies for recreational vehicles. The Tiffin family will contin...
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306 Barbecue plans for Russellville location
News, Russellville, Top News Stories FRONT PAGE
by Ciera Hughes 
January 15, 2021
One Athens-based business is expanding to Franklin County to offer Russellville a new option for barbecue and catering. The newest 306 Barbecue restau...
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DHR seeks foster parents
Franklin County, News, Top News Stories FRONT PAGE
by Ciera Hughes 
January 11, 2021
Since the pandemic began, the Department of Human Resources has seen an increased need for foster parents across the state, particularly in Franklin C...
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