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Hamilton: Title II funding freeze is a concern
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by Alyssa Sutherland For the FCT 
July 9, 2025
R U S S E L L V I L L E – Franklin County Superintendent Greg Hamilton is concerned about the status of more than $6 billion in federal education gran...
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Palmer certified for fourth term on Russellville Council
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by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
July 9, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE – The city council approved a certificate of election stating Councilman David Palmer was the only candidate to qualify for Council Distr...
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Hodges celebrates Independence Day with food, fun and fireworks
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by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
July 9, 2025
Let us share your photos. Information should include the names of all people in the photo, the name of the photographer, and a brief explanation of th...
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by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
July 9, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE Electricity customers should expect higher bills in August as TVA passes along a surcharge driven by high summer demand and a recent outa...
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Hutcheson participates in CCHS program
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by Alyssa Sutherland For the FCT 
July 9, 2025
PHIL CAMPBELL — Rising Phil Campbell High School senior Hudson Hutcheson spent most of his summer at the University of Alabama.
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Being struck by lightning was ‘shocking experience’
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by Bernie Delinski For the FCT 
July 9, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE — Lisa Henderson was lying on her bed, scrolling through social media sites on her phone and enjoying a cozy, rainy Sunday afternoon with...
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TVA to replace upstream navigation wall
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by Russ Corey For the FCT 
July 9, 2025
FLORENCE —Wilson Lock reopened July 1 after undergoing major repairs, but it’s scheduled to close again to allow the Tennessee Valley Authority to ins...
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Reedtown Roundup preserves school’s legacy
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by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
July 9, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE Reedtown alumni and their families and friends gathered for three days last week to share memories, celebrate the school’s legacy and ens...
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by Bernie Delinski For the FCT 
July 9, 2025
SHEFFIELD — It was the second pew from the back, on the right side.
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4 cities, towns have contested mayoral elections
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ELECTION
by Alyssa Sutherland For the FCT 
July 2, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE — Four of Franklin County’s cities or towns will have contested mayoral elections in the Aug. 26 municipal elections.
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