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State’s positive CWD cases nearly doubles
Franklin County, News
by Kevin Taylor For the FCT 
March 11, 2026
The total number of positive cases of chronic wasting disease (CWD) found in white-tailed deer almost doubled in Alabama following the end of the 2025...
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Pace crowned Miss RHS
News, Russellville
by By María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimew.com 
March 11, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE — Lily Cate Pace was crowned the new Miss RHS during the 44th annual Miss RHS Pageant. Pace, a senior at Russellville High School who is ...
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News, Red Bay
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
March 11, 2026
RED BAY — The city council will use $3,260 from its Educational Fund to help cover the cost of a new floor for the high school’s field house. Principa...
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Scholars Bowl team competes at nationals
News, Phil Campbell
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
March 11, 2026
PHIL CAMPBELL — Snow and ice kept the Northwest Shoals Community College Scholars Bowl team from attending a January qualifying tournament, but it sti...
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The gimmick that became a calling
News
by Chelsea Rutherford For the FCT 
March 11, 2026
Rick Revel was just 15 when he stood backstage at the Grand Ole Opry and received career-shaping advice from country icon Roy Acuff — if you want to m...
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Read Across America celebrated
Franklin County, News
In the Community
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
March 11, 2026
Elementary schools throughout the county marked Read Across America Week with activities. At Vina Elementary School, firefighter Justin Epperson and E...
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News, Sports
March 11, 2026
An unusual bill is pending in the Alabama Legislature. It would benefit the residents of Alabama and, specifically, a growing segment of small busines...
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Main, News, Red Bay
by By Addi Broadfoot For the FCT 
March 4, 2026
RED BAY — Mayor Mike Shewbart is frustrated after a contractor missed its deadline on a paving project, threatening future partnerships with the compa...
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Hill addresses challenges before congressional panel
Main, News, Russellville
SMALL WATER SYSTEM
by By Addi Broadfoot For the FCT 
March 4, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE — Eric Hill, general manager of the Russellville Water and Sewer Board, traveled to Washington, D.C., last week to speak before Congress ...
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Phil Campbell adopts buildings ordinance
Main, News, Phil Campbell
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
March 4, 2026
PHIL CAMPBELL — Town councilmembers have approved a buildings ordinance which establishes requirements for inspections, notices, hearings and enforcem...
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