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Book Lovers Club to host violence awareness program
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Book Lovers Club to host violence awareness program
“We look forward to expanding our knowledge of the issues while engaging members and communities to unite in addressing this pervasive societal epidemic.”
September 10, 2025
The GFWC Book Lovers Study Club will host an awareness session about domestic and sexual violence at 2 p.m. on Sept. 20 at Russellville First Methodis...
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Opinion: SPACECOM headquarters should be in Huntsville
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Opinion: SPACECOM headquarters should be in Huntsville
September 10, 2025
After years of political wrangling, President Trump is bringing Space Command (SPACECOM) headquarters back to its rightful home in Huntsville. This wa...
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Third annual cruise-in returns to Roxy Sept. 13
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Third annual cruise-in returns to Roxy Sept. 13
by Susie Hovater Malone For the FCT 
September 3, 2025
Downtown Russellville will be buzzing again soon when classic cars and old memories cruise back to the historic Roxy Theatre for the third annual crui...
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Russellville First Baptist celebrates 158 years
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Russellville First Baptist celebrates 158 years
August 20, 2025
Russellville First Baptist Church (RFBC) celebrated 158 years of existence on Aug. 10. From its beginning, it has sought to glorify Christ and live ou...
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The power and promise of Social Security at 90
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The power and promise of Social Security at 90
August 20, 2025
The vital lifeline for tens of millions of Americans everywhere – including almost 1.2 million Alabamians – used for housing, groceries, gas, and the ...
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Farmers, seniors are big winners with the ‘OBBB’
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Farmers, seniors are big winners with the ‘OBBB’
August 13, 2025
After months of negotiations, Congress passed President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill — or “OBBB” as we like to call it. This bill will be remembered...
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