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Why I Love Franklin County: Jason Miller
Features, Lifestyles, LIFESTYLES -- FEATURE SPOT
by Alison James 
July 26, 2020
Franklin County Commissioner Jason Miller is also a local business owner of Miller’s Affordable Furniture and a former firefighter. The lifelong Frank...
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County unemployment continues decline
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by Alison James 
July 24, 2020
While the Alabama Department of Labor celebrates a drop in unemployment statewide, the department’s figures for Franklin County show parallel improvem...
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AHSAA prepares way for fall sports
Franklin County, High School Sports, News
by Bart Moss 
July 23, 2020
The Alabama High School Athletic Association Central Board of Control approved the AHSAA’s Return to Play Best Practices recommended guidelines Wednes...
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New businesses come to downtown Russellville
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by Ciera Hughes 
July 23, 2020
The downtown Russellville scene is expanding, as two businesses are expected to move in on Jackson Avenue in the upcoming months.  Russellville Floris...
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New ordinance requires masks
Franklin County, News, Top News Stories FRONT PAGE
by Ciera Hughes 
July 22, 2020
Beginning July 16 through July 31, Alabama is under a mandatory mask ordinance requiring all individuals to wear a facial covering in public within 6 ...
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Drain system downtown gets needed overhaul
News, Russellville, Top News Stories FRONT PAGE
by Ciera Hughes 
July 22, 2020
After several years of increased rain and flood issues, Washington Avenue and Lauderdale Street in downtown Russellville are undergoing road work and ...
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Russellville employees get Tier 1 benefits
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by Ciera Hughes 
July 22, 2020
After Monday’s Russellville City Council meeting, all Russellville Tier II plan members will now receive the benefits of Tier I.  Anyone who hired in ...
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