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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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News, Russellville
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
July 30, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE The Franklin County Commission has voted to declare a 2018 Caterpillar 299D2 skid steer as surplus property, and authorized County Engine...
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Chucky Mullins tribute features youth camp, special needs Pro Bowl event
High School Sports, Russellville, Russellville Golden Tigers
by Brannon King For the FCT 
July 30, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE Russellville High’s football field and the Russellville Middle School’s gymnasium buzzed with energy Saturday as two events carried forwa...
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High School Sports, Red Bay, Red Bay Tigers
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
July 30, 2025
RED BAY -- City leaders, coaches and local organizations are teaming up to fund new strength and conditioning equipment for the high school.
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Harris named principal at Tharptown Elementary
News, Russellville
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
July 30, 2025
R U S S E L L V I L L E -- Brooke Harris is no stranger to the halls of Tharptown Elementary. She’s walked them not only as a student but also as a te...
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