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News, Phil Campbell
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
March 4, 2026
PHIL CAMPBELL — Town councilmembers have agreed to purchase a new air compressor for the fire department.
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Firefighters sharpen skills through training
News, Phil Campbell
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
March 4, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE – City firefighters have been working through handson drills designed to keep both their firefighting and emergency medical skills sharp....
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News, Records, Russellville
by Kevin Taylor For the FCT 
March 4, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE — A Haleyville man who had been on the lamb for 18 months, will get a chance to stand trial after being accused in 2022 of firstdegree so...
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Civil rights veteran recalls bus boycott
News, Records, Russellville
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
March 4, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE—Pearl Jackson Green believes it was determination that carried her through the civil rights movement of the 1950s, and the moments of fea...
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Goggans crowned Miss NWSCC
News, Phil Campbell
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
March 4, 2026
PHIL CAMPBELL—Ella Goggans of Russellville was crowned the 2026 Miss Northwest Shoals during the college’s annual pageant. She also won the talent com...
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Miss RHS Pageant takes stage Friday
News, Russellville, Russellville Golden Tigers
March 4, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE — The 44th annual Miss RHS Pageant will be held Friday at 7 p.m. in the Russellville City Schools Auditorium. The pageant is the main fun...
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Main, News, Red Bay
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
February 25, 2026
RED BAY — Construction is expected to begin in May to reconfigure a dangerous intersection located 4.7 miles southwest of Red Bay in Mississippi.
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Court asked to halt lot sales
Franklin County, Main, News
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
February 25, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE — Franklin County commissioners are seeking a court order to halt future sales of lots for the Lightning Ridge subdivision.
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Tellish named Rural Teacher of the Year
Main, News, Russellville
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
February 25, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE — Middle school teacher Carley Andrews Tellish has been named the 2026 Spezzini Rural Teacher of the Year, an honor that recognizes one K...
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Students compete in annual beef cook-off
News, Russellville
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
February 25, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE -- The annual Franklin County Cattlemen’s beef cookoff took place recently at Triple H Barn with students from Russellville, Red Bay, Bel...
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