Opinion


Book Lovers Study Club receives award at district meeting
Main, Opinion, Russellville
by Susie Hovater Malone Lifestyles Columnist 
March 4, 2025
The GFWC Book Lovers Study Club received the 2025 Award from the GFWC Alabama North District, held in Crossville in recognition and celebration for “L...
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Art crawl combines culture, economics
Main, News, Opinion
by Susie Hovater Malone For the FCT 
February 25, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE -- Lela Ray, who was an art teacher in the Russellville City Schools for 35 years, said the art crawl is a showcase for local artists tha...
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Always be prepared for winter weather
Opinion, We Say
We Say
by Staff Reports 
February 25, 2025
Although we don’t have extreme winter weather in the same way as some places, we still need to be prepared as well as we can in our corner of Alabama....
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Enjoy hot drinks during cold weather
María Camp, Opinion, She Says
She Says
by María Camp, Managing Editor 
February 25, 2025
Whether you’re a fan of winter weather or can’t wait for spring to finally arrive, it’s likely you enjoy a hot drink from time to time.
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OPINION: My Thoughts
Bart Moss, He Says, My Thoughts
He Says
by Bart Moss 
February 25, 2025
It was a topsy turvy week for schools last week. Monday was a holiday. Wednesday, schools were out because of snow. Thursday and Friday were late arri...
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Enjoying music provides a richer, healthier life
Opinion, She Says, Susie Hovater Malone
She Says
by Susie Hovater Malone Lifestyles Columnist 
February 25, 2025
I listen to music all the time. I’ve always been around music. I love just about any kind except for hard rock.
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OPINION: My Thoughts – Bart Moss
Bart Moss, He Says, My Thoughts
by Bart Moss 
February 18, 2025
It was a rough weekend for folks in and around Franklin County. Very high winds raced through Franklin County, including an EF-2 tornado, leaving home...
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Community comes together during the hard times
Opinion, We Say
by Staff Reports 
February 18, 2025
Damage occurred in various places across our county as a result of Saturday’s EF-2 tornado. Unfortunately, tornadoes are not a new issue for us. It’s ...
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Cultura Garden Club learns to create flowers
Opinion, She Says, Susie Hovater Malone
by Susie Hovater Malone Lifestyles Columnist 
February 18, 2025
The February meeting of the Cultura Garden Club gave members an opportunity to learn how to create flowers through art.
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