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Nominations close tonight for Partnership Awards
Franklin County, News, Russellville
by María Camp, Managing Editor 
January 30, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE -- Nominations are open for the Franklin County Partnership Awards. The deadline is midnight on Jan. 30. To nominate award candidates, vi...
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Community Spirit Bank welcomes new loan officer
News, Russellville, Z - Top
by María Camp, Managing Editor 
January 29, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE -- Billy M. Bolton, chairman of the Board of Community Spirit Bank, has announced that Marilyn Mayfield of Russellville has been hired as...
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Fleming named 2024 Cattleman of the Year
News, Russellville, Z - News Main
by María Camp, Managing Editor 
January 29, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE – Wade Fleming has owned a cattle farm in Franklin County for most of his life. And he’s shared his experiences on the farm with students...
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RHS students earn heavy equipment certification
News, Russellville, Z - News Main
by María Camp, Managing Editor 
January 29, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE -- Starting next year, Russellville High School students will have to have a career readiness indicator (CRI) to graduate. Some are alrea...
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$350K grant will help pave streets
Main, News, Russellville
by Russ Corey For the FTC 
January 28, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE — A Rebuild Alabama grant will allow the city to use a relatively new method of resurfacing roads that will save money while extending th...
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Main Street announces facade grants
News, Russellville, Z - Top
by María Camp, Managing Editor 
January 29, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE – Downtown business owners have the chance to apply for up to $2,500 in grant money to enhance their building exteriors.
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FCSO gets win over RPD in annual basketball game
B: Sports, News, Russellville
by Brannon King For the FCT 
January 28, 2025
The third annual basketball game between the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office and Russellville Police Department took place Saturday at Russellville's...
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Argument over loud music leads to attempted murder charge
Franklin County, Main, News
by Kevin Taylor For the FCT 
January 21, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE — A Phil Campbell man is facing attempted murder charges after getting into an argument with a neighbor over loud music on Echo Ridge Roa...
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