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Main, News
June 18, 2025
The first week of qualifying for the Aug. 26 municipal elections in Franklin County saw 23 make their campaigns official, 14 of them incumbents.
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Florence pastor running for governor as Democrat
Main, News
by Kevin Taylor For the FCT 
June 18, 2025
The Rev. Will Boyd, who is pastor of St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church in Florence, has announced his candidacy for governor on the Democratic ticket...
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Prosecutor: Gann told worker to lie
News, Russellville
by Bernie Delanski For the FCT 
June 11, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE — Taylor Wells dropped off her 4-month-old daughter, Autumn, at Tiny Tigers Day Care in Red Bay before heading to work. "I told Autumn I ...
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Franklin County launches first virtual school option
A: Main, News, Vina Red Devils
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
June 11, 2025
VINA - The Franklin County Schools Board of Education has approved the launch of a virtual school option for this fall.
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Rain is both a blessing and curse for farmers
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by Bernie Delinski For the FCT 
June 11, 2025
Area farmers were glad to see rainfall this year, especially on the heels of a drought-riddled 2024.
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Tournament raises $1,000 for Make-A-Wish Foundation
Belgreen Bulldogs, High School Sports, News
In the community
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
June 11, 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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SOAR preps new UNA students; 2 more scheduled
Lifestyles, News
by Bernie Delinski For the FCT 
June 11, 2025
Emily McDonald just wanted to catch her breath as she collapsed in a chair the morning of June 3 after taking part in a CPR competition with fellow fu...
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A: Main, News, Russellville
by Kevin Taylor For the FCT 
June 11, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE — The owner of Tiny Tigers Day Care in Red Bay could face more charges, and possibly more serious charges, related to the 2022 death of a...
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