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by Kevin Taylor For the FCT 
October 22, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE – Less than a month after Fire Chief Joe Mansell rescinded his request for retirement, he’s made a few changes within his department. At ...
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3 faced federal drug charges
News, Russellville
by Kevin Taylor For the FCT 
October 22, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE — Three people are facing federal drug charges after a grand jury returned separate indictments earlier this month. Their arrests in 2024...
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October is optimal time to get flu vaccine
News, Russellville
by Bernie Delinski For the FCT 
October 22, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE — Flu shots are expected to be available in abundance, and this is the best time of the year to get them, officials said. “Flu shots shou...
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Made in Alabama connects students with local careers
News, Russellville
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
October 22, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE — Three hundred sixth graders from across the county recently spent a day at the Franklin County Career Technical Center to learn about v...
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Service dog helps mom manage dysautonomia
News, Russellville
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
October 22, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE — For years, Anna Mosley didn’t understand the complications she experienced. She fainted in middle school, often felt light-headed and f...
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High School Sports, News, Red Bay Tigers
by Bart Moss For the FCT 
October 22, 2025
The Red Bay Tigers asserted their dominance on the gridiron Friday night, crushing the Decatur Heritage Eagles with a decisive 50-9 victory that offic...
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Second Chance Canine Advocates plan fundraisers
News, Russellville
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
October 22, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE Second Chance Canine Advocates held its monthly meeting Oct. 18 at the Ralph C. Bishop Community Center. For the educational segment, Sus...
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News, Phil Campbell
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
October 22, 2025
PHIL CAMPBELL — Councilmembers have agreed to buy dress uniforms for the Fire Department at a cost of $200 each for an estimated 5 to 6 uniforms total...
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Keeping the Alabama Renaissance Faire thriving
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by Chelsea Retherford For the FCT 
October 22, 2025
This weekend, Wilson Park in Florence will once again transform into a scene from another era. Men in doublets and women in sweeping gowns wander the ...
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RHS HOMECOMING PARADE
News, Russellville
October 22, 2025
Downtown Russellville was alive on Friday celebrating the Russellville High School Homecoming with a parade. The RHS Marching Hundred, along with a va...
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