Russellville


Kiwanis Club returns; Key Club planned
Main, News, Russellville
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
April 1, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE — The Kiwanis Club has returned to Russellville. Members gathered last week at Calvary Baptist Church to review bylaws, elect officers an...
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Bridge work moves forward on SR 243
Main, News, Russellville
by By Addi Broadfoot For the FCT 
April 1, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE — Construction of a new bridge over Cedar Creek on SR 243 is moving forward as crews recently completed a major step in the project
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Neighbors steps down as chairman of Democrats
News, Russellville
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
April 1, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE — Rick Neighbors has stepped down as chair of the Franklin County Democratic Executive Committee, citing personal commitments he said no ...
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Kiel named a 2026 ‘Emerging Leader’
News, Russellville
by By Addi Broadfoot For the FCT 
April 1, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE — District 18 State Rep. Jamie Kiel has been named to the 2026 class of Emerging Leaders by GOPAC, a national group which works to train ...
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4-H team places third in state
Franklin County, News, Russellville
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
April 1, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE — Franklin County 4-H Horse Club members placed third in the Junior Division at the state 4-H Horse Quiz Bowl in Montgomery. The quiz bow...
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W. Elementary declines funds for P-3 program
News, Russellville
by By Addi Broadfoot For the FCT 
April 1, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE — West Elementary School will not move forward with state funding for a kindergarten classroom after determining it will likely not need ...
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Belgreen students get DUI message on day of prom
Belgreen Bulldogs, News, Russellville
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
April 1, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE — Belgreen High School students took part in an alcohol awareness event on prom day last week where speakers talked about the dangers of ...
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Library to add a sensory wall
News, Russellville
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
April 1, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE — Following a $3,000 donation from Valley State Bank, a sensory wall and other features will be added to the children’s room at the Russe...
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South named RHS basketball coach
News, Russellville, Russellville Golden Tigers
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
April 1, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE — Jim South has been named the new basketball coach for the RHS Golden Tigers. South has served as head coach at Colbert County, Mars Hil...
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Main, News, Russellville
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
March 25, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE — Principal Brooke Harris said the decision to renovate the Tharptown Elementary School library came out of a desire “to reimagine the sp...
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