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Book Lovers Study Club receives award at district meeting
Main, Opinion, Russellville
by Susie Hovater Malone Lifestyles Columnist 
March 4, 2025
The GFWC Book Lovers Study Club received the 2025 Award from the GFWC Alabama North District, held in Crossville in recognition and celebration for “L...
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Bridge beams to be painted
A: Main, Main, News
by Russ Corey For the FCT 
March 4, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE — A Florida contractor has submitted the apparent low bid to repaint the steel support beams of several bridges maintained by the Frankli...
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Thousands of acres burned by wildfires
News
by Kevin Taylor For the FCT 
March 4, 2025
Fire departments throughout Alabama, including the northwest portion of the state, have been on high alert recently as the temperatures begin to climb...
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NWSCC sees 11% spring growth
A: Main, Main, News
by Alyssa Sutherland For the FCT 
March 4, 2025
MUSCLE SHOALS — Northwest Shoals Community College saw an 11% increase in enrollment during the spring academic semester for the second consecutive ye...
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Machinist fabricates parts for gate repair
Main, News
by Russ Corey For the FCT 
March 4, 2025
A machinist at the Tennessee Valley Authority’s Power Service Shops in Muscle Shoals is fabricating parts needed to repair gates on the downstream sid...
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Vacationing on a budget
Franklin County, Main, News
by Emily Mays, For Franklin Living 
March 4, 2025
A dream vacation doesn’t have to come with a hefty price tag. With a little planning and smart spending, you can enjoy a memorable getaway without bre...
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Art crawl combines culture, economics
Main, News, Opinion
by Susie Hovater Malone For the FCT 
February 25, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE -- Lela Ray, who was an art teacher in the Russellville City Schools for 35 years, said the art crawl is a showcase for local artists tha...
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County engineer opposes axle weight limit changes
Franklin County, News, Z - Top
February 25, 2025
Franklin County Engineer Jason Baggett is concerned about the potential impact of a bill that would increase the axle weight limit of trucks hauling f...
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Poores’ parole request denied
Franklin County, Main, News
by Staff Reports 
February 25, 2025
MONTGOMERY - Parole has been denied for a man serving a 20-year sentence on assault, burglary and theft convictions associated with an incident in Red...
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Hodges parole hearing Thursday
Franklin County, Main, News
by Staff Reports 
February 25, 2025
MONTGOMERY -- An inmate with a history of theft-related convictions who is serving a 10-year sentence stemming from a Russellville arrest is up for pa...
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