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Parole denied for 2 Franklin inmates
Franklin County, Main, News
February 18, 2025
MONTGOMERY - Paroles for two inmates serving time for Franklin County crimes have been denied, according to the Alabama Bureau of Pardons and Paroles.
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Patrice Smith: Teaching is her blessing
News, Progress 2025, Russellville
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
February 11, 2025
Patrice Burcham Smith said she feels at home in her teaching job. “I love it here,” she said of the 17-year career she’s enjoyed so far in Russellvill...
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Melissa Kiel: Education was her calling
Main, News, Progress 2025
by Rebekah Milwee For the FCT 
February 11, 2025
Melissa Kiel is a kindergarten reading intervention teacher at West Elementary School in Franklin County. Before joining West Elementary in 2020, Kiel...
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Lee Brownell: Inspiring young minds
News, Progress 2025, Russellville
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by Rebekah Milwee For the FCT 
February 11, 2025
Lee Brownell, a 1986 graduate of Russellville High School, has dedicated his career to inspiring young minds. Over the years, his passion for teaching...
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Moore is electric board’s new GM
Main, News, Russellville
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
February 11, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE – Derrick Moore believes he can make a difference as the new general manager of the Russellville Electric Board.
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‘Exceptional’ dedication to safety earns RES award
News, Russellville, Z - Top
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
February 11, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE -- Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall lauded Russellville Elementary’s “exceptional” dedication to the safety of its students and st...
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