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Honoring his mother on Día de los Muertos
News, Russellville
by Chelsea Retherford For the FCT 
October 29, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE — When José Figueroa-Cifuentes lights a candle, he’s not just illuminating a wick — he’s keeping his mother’s legacy alive. A signature l...
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RC&D completed 100 projects this year
News, Russellville
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
October 29, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE — The Northwest Alabama Resource Conservation and Development Council (RC&D) has completed more than 100 projects during 2025. The counci...
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Stutts: Parents need to be involved in decision-making
News
by Alyssa Sutherland For the FCT 
October 29, 2025
Local school boards are making changes to their policies to reflect the updated Children and Youth Health Act, which went into effect Oct. 1. The meas...
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Cattlemen’s association donates beef to schools
Franklin County, News
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
October 29, 2025
The Franklin County Cattlemen’s Association donated 400 pounds of beef to support Family and Consumer Science programs across the county.
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PUMPKIN PALOOZA SCARECROW TRAIL
Franklin County, News
by By María Camp Franklin County Times 
October 29, 2025
The Franklin County Chamber of Commerce Pumpkin Palooza and Scarecrow Trail has given the downtown area a Halloween feel. Individuals or groups decora...
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First Methodist Church holds its fall festival
News, Russellville
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
October 29, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE — Community members gathered recently inside Russellville First Methodist Church’s ministry center for the annual fall festival. The even...
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Derrick: Spend the moments you have with your family
Main, News, Russellville
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
October 22, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE — In August 2018, Marcy Derrick learned she had breast cancer. She works as a buyer in manufacturing, sourcing parts and supplies to keep...
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Conduct policy set for youth sports
Main, News, Red Bay
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
October 22, 2025
RED BAY — City leaders have adopted new behavior standards for youth sports, approving a policy that outlines how coaches, parents and spectators are ...
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Russellville Hospital celebrates 50 years of care
Main, News, Russellville
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
October 22, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE — Russellville Hospital marked 50 years of service with a celebration Friday honoring its history, staff and continued commitment to cari...
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East Franklin Junior High holds fall festival
News, Phil Campbell
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
October 22, 2025
PHIL CAMPBELL -- East Franklin Junior High celebrated fall with its annual fall festival. Activities included games, food, fun and prizes. Freshman El...
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