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Tharptown learns about reptiles
Features, Franklin County, Galleries
by Lauren Wester 
October 9, 2018
Becky Yarbrough Tucker visits Tharptown and presents the Yarbrough Educational Reptile Show to the high school and elementary school students. She sho...
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RFD observes Fire Prevention Week
Franklin County, News, Z - TOP HOME
by Staff Reports 
October 8, 2018
Today’s home fires burn faster than ever. In a typical home fire, residents might have as little as one to two minutes to escape safely from the time ...
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TES implements AMSTI program
Franklin County, News, Top News Stories FRONT PAGE
by Lauren Wester 
October 8, 2018
Tharptown Elementary School students in the fourth grade are starting this year off electrified. This is the school’s first year as part of the Alabam...
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Smith Animal Clinic opens in Red Bay
News, Red Bay, Z - TOP HOME
by Lauren Wester 
October 8, 2018
Dozens of community members turned out Sept. 29 for the grand opening of Smith Animal Clinic in Red Bay. Franklin County native Lindsey Turbyfill Smit...
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RMS presents 10th annual Spooktacular
News, Russellville, Top News Stories FRONT PAGE
by Lauren Wester 
October 8, 2018
Russellville Middle School is planning something special for the 10 th annual Spooktacular show by: a throwback to the show’s premier theme, 80s Zombi...
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Council shares positive updates
News, Russellville, Top News Stories FRONT PAGE
by Lauren Wester 
October 8, 2018
Two announcements were made before the business portion of the Russellville City Council meeting Oct. 1. Mayor David Grissom announced the city’s appl...
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Coffee with a Cop
News, Russellville, Z - News Main
by Lauren Wester 
October 8, 2018
Russellville Police Department Officer Antonio Melecio, RPD Officer Krista McLennon, McDonalds’ manager Pam Scruggs, RPD Officer Craig Bullion and McD...
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Morrow hosts campaign dinner
Franklin County, News
by Lauren Wester 
October 8, 2018
Sept. 27 Rep. Johnny Mack Morrow hosted a dinner in support of his campaign for Alabama State Senate District 6. It was held at the A.W. Todd Centre, ...
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RHS A Cappella places in top six
News, Russellville, Z - News Main
by Lauren Wester 
October 8, 2018
The Russellville High School A Cappella Ensemble is one of six finalists in the running to perform at the Alabama Association of School Boards Annual ...
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