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Franklin County, News
July 23, 2025
Franklin County is sweltering from a heat wave that has pushed temperatures into the 90s the past week. To be honest, those temperature readings and o...
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Paying his dues and finding success
Features, Lifestyles, News
by Chelsea Retherford For the FCT 
July 23, 2025
Mark “Muleman” Massey is being lauded by those in the music industry — including Shoals musician and producer Billy Lawson — as a standout in today’s ...
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4 council members are duly elected
News, Red Bay
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
July 23, 2025
RED BAY -- Four of the city’s five council members have been declared duly elected for new terms after receiving no opposition for the Aug. 26 municip...
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Event raises money for museum flooring
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In the Community
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
July 23, 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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Barnett settles into pastor’s role at First United Methodist
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by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
July 23, 2025
RED BAY -- Pastor Don Barnett is settling into his new role at Red Bay First United Methodist Church, where he brings more than three decades of minis...
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40 attend Golden Tigers youth football camp
Russellville, Russellville Golden Tigers, Sports
by Brannon King For the FCT 
July 23, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE — Russellville High School’s football stadium came alive with energy and excitement as children in grades K-6 took part in the Golden Tig...
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News
by Bernie Delinski For the FCT 
July 23, 2025
MONTGOMERY Franklin County’s unemployment rate increased to 2.9% in June, according to preliminary figures from the Alabama Department of Labor.
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A: Main, News, Russellville
by Kevin Taylor For the FCT 
July 23, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE – Two people are facing multiple drug-related charges following an investigation by the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office, according to Sg...
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Bear Creek Collaborative gets adaptive kayak dock
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by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
July 23, 2025
HODGES — Bear Creek Collaborative has completed a new adaptive kayak dock on Big Bear Creek and is preparing to add specialized equipment with the hel...
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