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Musical performances ring through Heritage Park
News, Red Bay, Top News Stories FRONT PAGE
by Lauren Wester 
August 8, 2018
July 29 classic and contemporary Christian music filled Red Bay’s Heritage Park. A variety of music – from hymnals to a solo trumpet performance – was...
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Majorettes announce Watermelon Run, Aug. 18
Franklin County, News, Russellville
by Lauren Wester 
August 7, 2018
As the much-celebrated Watermelon Festival inches closer, more details are being finalized for events taking place that weekend. The annual Watermelon...
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Governor names RES, RBHS as Bicentennial Schools
Franklin County, News, Top News Stories FRONT PAGE
by Lauren Wester 
August 7, 2018
Aug. 3 Russellville Elementary School and Red Bay High School received good news when Gov. Kay Ivey declared them two of the 200 Alabama Bicentennial ...
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Hydrate the Homeless event targets those in need
Franklin County, News, Top News Stories FRONT PAGE
by Lauren Wester 
August 6, 2018
Summers in the south can be brutal, especially for those who aren’t equipped for the heat and sporadic storms. The Homeless Care Council of Northwest ...
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FCSO search ends in arrest
Franklin County, News, Top News Stories FRONT PAGE
by Lauren Wester 
August 3, 2018
Aug. 1 the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office’s search for Troy Dawson, 47, came to an end. According to Sgt. Jordan Seahorn, the FCSO and U.S. Marshals...
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RPD arrests escapee
News, Russellville, Top News Stories FRONT PAGE
by Lauren Wester 
August 3, 2018
July 27 the Russellville Police Department placed Charlie Hankins in custody after a minor setback. According to RPD Lt. Jake Tompkins, Hankins was ar...
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FCS changes bus driver rates
Franklin County, News, Top News Stories FRONT PAGE
by Lauren Wester 
August 3, 2018
Franklin County School bus drivers will be seeing a slight change in rates for extracurricular activities and field trips this school year. At the Jul...
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Rocking the boat
Franklin County, News, Z - TOP HOME
by Lauren Wester 
August 2, 2018
Twenty-three adults and students attend the free boating license course led by marine police officer Pat Welton July 28. According to Belgreen fishing...
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