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    Second Chance Canine cares about stray dogs
    June 4, 2025
    We all love our dogs. They are part of the family. We take them for daily walks around the neighborhood. We let them tag along for short rides in our ...
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    Delta Kappa Gamma welcomes new members
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    Delta Kappa Gamma welcomes new members
    May 28, 2025
    The Delta Kappa Gamma Alpha Upsilon Chapter recently held a banquet at North Highlands Church of Christ. Hostesses were Emily Rush, Cheri McCain, Leah...
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    Congratulations, Class of 2025,now go forth and conquer
    May 28, 2025
    THE ISSUE: Graduations are more than formal ceremonies, they are a symbol of completion and progress. It’s a time to celebrate all you’ve been through...
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    It’s time to usher in the Golden Age of America
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    It’s time to usher in the Golden Age of America
    May 28, 2025
    When I was growing up, most products at the store had a tag that said “Made in the USA.” These days, it’s more common to see things are “Made in China...
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    GFWC Book Lovers Study Club receives awards
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    GFWC Book Lovers Study Club receives awards
    May 21, 2025
    The GFWC Alabama Federation of Women’s Clubs held its 130th annual state convention at the Montgomery Marriott Prattville Hotel and Conference Center ...
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    Workforce diploma option is a change that’s long overdue
    May 21, 2025
    The traditional path to high school graduation has always been focused on preparing students for postsecondary education opportunities. For those high...
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    ‘Powering Growth’: Economic strength begins with energy
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    ‘Powering Growth’: Economic strength begins with energy
    May 21, 2025
    America’s economic future hinges on energy — its reliability, affordability, and availability. Nowhere is that future being written more decisively th...
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    Legislators take action to help rural hospitals
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    Legislators take action to help rural hospitals
    May 14, 2025
    Alabama’s rural hospitals are vanishing. This devastating crisis is unfolding in the heart of our state, jeopardizing not only the health of our peopl...
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    District 1 club learns about landscapes
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    District 1 club learns about landscapes
    May 14, 2025
    Members of the District 1 Garden Club of Alabama met at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Decatur to learn about landscapes and install new officers.
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    YOUR ELECTED OFFICIALS
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    YOUR ELECTED OFFICIALS
    May 14, 2025
    Russellville City Council
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    4 cities, towns have contested mayoral elections
    4 cities, towns have contested mayoral elections
    RUSSELLVILLE — Four of Franklin County’s cities or towns will have contested mayoral elections in the Aug. 26 municipal elections.
    July 2, 2025
    Red Bay Police can use electronic signatures
    RED BAY – Police can now use electronic signatures for their reports. City council members approved the policy after learning it was a requirement to ...
    July 2, 2025
    Participants enjoy ‘Magic of Reading,’ the color of fruits and ballon animals
    Participants enjoy ‘Magic of Reading,’ the color of fruits and ballon animals
    RUSSELLVILLE Laughter, wonder and a touch of enchantment filled the Russellville Public Library as magician Russell Davis brought his show “The Magic ...
    July 2, 2025
    Rain delays repair projects
    RED BAY – Persistent rainfall has delayed drainage and road repair projects in the city. “You can’t dig when it’s mud,” Mayor Charlene Fancher said re...
    July 2, 2025
    Jars of drugs lead to a local trafficking arrest
    RUSSELLVILLE — A Russellville man is facing multiple drug-related charges, including two counts of drug trafficking after law enforcement located and ...
    July 2, 2025

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    Allison tapped to lead Lady Bobcats softball
    Allison tapped to lead Lady Bobcats softball
    PHIL CAMPBELL -- A familiar face will be leading the Phil Campbell High School Lady Bobcats softball program next season.
    July 2, 2025
    6 local students accepted into FAME program
    6 local students accepted into FAME program
    Northwest Shoals Community College (NWSCC) has signed 6 Franklin County students to its 2025–26 Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education (FAME)...
    July 2, 2025
    Junior golfers hone skills through summer program
    Junior golfers hone skills through summer program
    RUSSELLVILLE -- A young generation of golfers teed off this summer at Twin Pines Country Club, thanks to a local effort to create opportunities for ch...
    July 2, 2025
    Belgreen’s Moore earns First Team All-State honors
    Belgreen’s Moore earns First Team All-State honors
    BELGREEN -- Jemma Moore has been named to the AHSAA First Team All-State for softball, becoming just the ninth player in school history to earn the di...
    June 18, 2025
    Maddox retires after 26 years of shaping young minds at RMS
    Maddox retires after 26 years of shaping young minds at RMS
    R U S S E L L V I L L E -- Teaching for Diane Maddox has never been just about grammar rules or reading comprehension, but rather about connection, cr...
    June 18, 2025

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