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March 25, 2026
THE ISSUE: The joint project of the U.S. Navy and Hadrian is a “once in a lifetime” industrial announcement that could become a “game changer” for nor...
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Second-year coach has high hopes for boys tennis
B: Spring Sports, High School Sports, News
by By Addi Broadfoot For the FCT 
March 25, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE — The boys tennis team enters the season with high expectations, guided by second-year head coach Lee-Taylor Bishop. Bishop said the team...
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Girls tennis aims for state qualification
B: Spring Sports, High School Sports, News
by By Addi Broadfoot For the FCT 
March 25, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE — The girls tennis team is setting its sights on state qualification this season, facing tough competition in one of the state’s most com...
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Russellville BOE receives clean audit report
News, Russellville
by María Camp maria.camp@franklicountytimes.com 
March 20, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE — The Russellville City Schools Board of Education received a clean financial audit for fiscal 2025 during its meeting on Tuesday.Buddy J...
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Main, News, Russellville
by Alyssa Sutherland For the FCT 
March 18, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE — Pilgrim’s Pride’s poultry processing plant is undergoing a total overhaul that when completed will create 100 additional jobs.
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Hardware store hosts newest Connie’s Cabinet
Main, News, Russellville
by Bernie Delinski For the FCT 
March 18, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE — Austin Williams said Monday he hopes a cabinet in front of Green’s Dependable Hardware helps those in need for food but also serves as ...
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Main, News, Russellville
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
March 18, 2026
R U S S E L L V I L L E — Hailstorm damage at Russellville Middle School is expected to cost about $400,000 to repair, Superintendent Dr. Tim Guinn to...
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New animal control facility to cost $485K
Main, News, Russellville
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
March 18, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE — A new county animal control facility is set to be built next to the Franklin County Jail with construction expected to begin by month’s...
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Hadrian, Navy partnering on project
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by Bernie Delinski For the FCT 
March 18, 2026
BARTON — Federal and local officials are gearing up for Friday’s public unveiling of a major defense project at the Barton Riverfront Industrial Park ...
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News, Russellville
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
March 18, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE — A new county animal control facility is set to be built next to the Franklin County Jail with construction expected to begin by month’s...
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