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Russellville breaks ground on new public library
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by Maria Camp camp@frankllncountytimes.com 
July 30, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE — City leaders and members of the public gathered Tuesday to break ground on Russellville’s new public library, a 7,520-square-foot facil...
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Children’s center wants $5K from commission
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by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
July 30, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE - Cramer Children’s Center has asked the Franklin County Commission to double its annual donation to the non-profit.
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Demolition of Cedar Creek bridge is underway
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by Russ Corey For the FCT 
July 30, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE — The demolition of a 60-yearold bridge crossing Cedar Creek on Alabama 243 in Franklin County has begun, and in about one year, a new, l...
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Russellville man, 43, drowns in Tennessee River
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by Kevin Taylor For the FCT 
July 30, 2025
FLORENCE — Members of the Florence Police Department dive team on Sunday recovered a Franklin County man who had drown Saturday afternoon in the Tenne...
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County sets Pulaski Spur Road hearing
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by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
July 30, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE – A public hearing to vacate Pulaski Spur Road will be held at 8 a.m. on Aug. 18 before the Franklin County Commission’s regular business...
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News, Phil Campbell
by Kevin Taylor For the FCT 
July 30, 2025
PHIL CAMPBELL -- A daughter of an 85-year-old woman is facing an aggravated exploitation of an elderly person charge after at least $100,000 was missi...
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17-year-old indicted on murder, robbery charges
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by Bernie Delinski For the FCT 
July 30, 2025
FLORENCE — A 17-year-old has been indicted on charges of felony murder and first-degree robbery in the March 26 death of 13-year-old Ryland Calvert, a...
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Vina’s July Fest brings community together
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by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
July 30, 2025
VINA -- The annual July Fest brought community members together to enjoy food and craft vendors, musical performances, inflatables, a car show with gi...
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Ex-clerk Raper to lead Vina as new mayor
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by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
July 30, 2025
VINA — Longtime town clerk Sue Raper has been named mayor to replace Michael Moomaw, who decided not to seek re-election.
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