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West Elementary hosts Careers on Wheels
News, Russellville
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
April 29, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE — West Elementary students climbed into concrete trucks, explored emergency vehicles, and learned about skilled trades during the school’...
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Cultura Garden Club spotlights pollinators
Columnists, News, Opinion
HERE AND NOW
April 29, 2026
Bees, butterflies and plenty of garden talk filled the room as Cultura Garden Club members gathered at North Highlands Church of Christ in Russellvill...
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Local group seeks to help veterans
Franklin County, News, Russellville
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
April 29, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE — Veterans in Franklin County who need help with groceries, transportation, meals, wellness checks and caregiver support may not always k...
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Free CPR, home safety programs offered
News, Russellville
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
April 29, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE — The Russellville Fire Department is offering free CPR classes, smoke detector installation and home safety inspections as part of an ex...
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Stadium on target for UNA opener Sept. 19
College Sports, News
by Bernie Delinski For the FCT 
April 29, 2026
FLORENCE — Bobby Wallace Field at Bank Independent Stadium continues to take shape and major physical elements will be added in the next three months....
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Music minister’s song places third at conference
News, Russellville
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
April 29, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE — Garrett Booth has spent about 10 years writing songs, but one written in about 30 minutes recently carried him to national recognition....
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Warhurst named curriculum coordinator
News, Russellville
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
April 29, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE — For Tiffany Warhurst, stepping into the curriculum coordinator role for Russellville City Schools means leaving the elementary campus s...
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News, Phil Campbell
by Kevin Taylor For the FCT 
April 28, 2026
MUSCLE SHOALS — Both campuses of Northwest Shoals Community College - Muscle Shoals and Phil Campbell - will close at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday due to the thr...
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Main, News, Russellville
by Bernie Delinski For the FCT 
April 22, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE — The parents of 3-year-old Bentley Fowler, who died in 2020 after being left in a hot car for more than 15 hours, have both pled guilty ...
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LEAVING A LASTING LEGACY
Franklin County, Main, News
Retirement brings an end to one chapter of school
by By Brady Petree For the FCT 
April 22, 2026
THARPTOWN – Over the past 21 years, Tharptown schools have seen a plethora of changes as students and teachers alike come and go and the education lan...
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