Russellville


Volunteers hand out 30,000 pounds of food
News, Russellville
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
February 18, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE — United Way of Northwest Alabama organized a food giveaway Feb. 7 at Russellville High School, distributing an estimated 30,000 pounds o...
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Safety, appearance shape cleanup operation
Main, News, Russellville
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
February 11, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE -- City crews have started working through a list of 11 unsightly properties as part of a cleanup and code-compliance effort.
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Main, News, Russellville
by Kevin Taylor For the FCT 
February 11, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE — A Russellville woman is facing more drug-related charges after being arrested and charged with drug trafficking and illegal distributio...
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HB67 clears House
Main, News, Russellville
February 11, 2026
Rep. Jamie Kiel’s bill to prohibit the state from selling voters’ phone numbers for comm ercial purposes moved a step closer last week to final passag...
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Community honors Army veteran Weidman
Franklin County, News, Russellville
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
February 11, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE – Veterans and community members gathered Feb. 2 at Pinkard Funeral Home to honor John Weidman, a U.S. Army veteran who retired as a staf...
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News, Russellville
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
February 11, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE Middle school students shared their work during a history night featuring eighth-grade world history presentations and seventh-grade comm...
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Inaugural ‘Smooches for Pooches’ is a success
News, Russellville
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
February 11, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE — Second Chance Canine Advocates hosted “Smooches for Pooches,” a Valentine’s-themed pet photo fundraiser on Feb. 7 at the Ralph C. Bisho...
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For one special night, Hill took center stage
News, Russellville, Sports
by By Addi Broadfoot For the FCT 
February 11, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE — The Tharptown High School gym was full of noise on senior night, but the loudest cheers came before the varsity game even began. Caden ...
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Main, News, Russellville
by Bernie Delinski For the FCT 
February 4, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE — Franklin County’s two incumbents in the Alabama Legislature will not face GOP opposition in the May primary election, but one does have...
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