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    Spring is my favorite time of the year
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    Spring is my favorite time of the year
    by Elton Camp CONTRIBUTED/ FOR THE FCT 
    April 5, 2025
    Spring is my favorite time of the year as flowers and trees awaken from their long winter sleep.
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    OPINION: My Thoughts
    Bart Moss, Columnists, He Says
    OPINION: My Thoughts
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    by Bart Moss, For the FCT 
    April 1, 2025
    Spring Break, you have finally arrived! I know Russellville had theirs last week. The county schools’ break is this week. Personally, I like the later...
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    Lawmakers must pass legal reform
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    Lawmakers must pass legal reform
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    by John H. Merrill, Guest Columnist 
    April 1, 2025
    You’ve heard about inflation driving up costs, but there’s another less thought-of factor that contributes to this issue -- lawsuit abuse. The expense...
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    Taking time to remember old expressions
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    Taking time to remember old expressions
    He Says
    by Elton Camp CONTRIBUTED/ FOR THE FCT 
    April 1, 2025
    Those older ones of us who live in Franklin County have a rich store of interesting expressions from which to draw. They instantly evoke memories. The...
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    Cultura Garden Club learns about flower arranging
    Columnists, Opinion, Susie Hovater Malone
    Cultura Garden Club learns about flower arranging
    She Says
    April 1, 2025
    Cultura Garden Club’s March meeting took place at Calvary Baptist Church in Russellville. Chase Sparks, owner of Russellville Florist and Gifts, prese...
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    Avoid invasive species; promote native plants
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    Avoid invasive species; promote native plants
    We Say
    March 25, 2025
    Although many plants may be attractive, that doesn’t mean they are all good choices for planting where we live.
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    Book Lovers Study Club learns about autism
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    Book Lovers Study Club learns about autism
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    March 25, 2025
    GFWC Alabama President Becky Vansant’s chosen project is mental health. In support of that, the local chapter’s GFWC Book Lovers Study Club President ...
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    Sunshine Week highlights importance of transparent government action
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    Sunshine Week highlights importance of transparent government action
    We Say
    March 18, 2025
    Signs of spring are all around – from daffodils dotting the landscape, to the recent time change and warmer temperatures, to name a few. But there’s m...
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    OPINION: My Thoughts
    Bart Moss, He Says, My Thoughts
    OPINION: My Thoughts
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    by Bart Moss 
    March 18, 2025
    This week marked the fifth anniversary of the world shutting down and COVID-19 taking over our lives for well over a year. What happened during that t...
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    Lemon meringue pie, an unexpected new favorite
    Main, María Camp, Opinion
    Lemon meringue pie, an unexpected new favorite
    She Says
    March 18, 2025
    A bit of unplanned adventuring on the eve of Pi Day has brought me a new, very unexpected, favorite among the umbrella of desserts to which I give my ...
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    Emily McDonald just wanted to catch her breath as she collapsed in a chair the morning of June 3 after taking part in a CPR competition with fellow fu...
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    White named PCHS volleyball coach
    White named PCHS volleyball coach
    PHIL CAMPBELL Lanice White has been named new head volleyball coach Phil Campbell High School.
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    Owner of day care could face additional charges
    RUSSELLVILLE — The owner of Tiny Tigers Day Care in Red Bay could face more charges, and possibly more serious charges, related to the 2022 death of a...
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    Willis signs to play baseball at NWSCC
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    White named PCHS volleyball coach
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    PHIL CAMPBELL Lanice White has been named new head volleyball coach Phil Campbell High School.
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    RUSSELLVILLE - Ty Willis will be joining the Northwest Shoals Community College Patriots baseball team.
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    Franklin County launches first virtual school option
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    VINA - The Franklin County Schools Board of Education has approved the launch of a virtual school option for this fall.
    June 11, 2025
    Tharptown teacher retires following 29-year career
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    THARPTOWN Science teacher Marsha Inmon has retired after 29 years in the classroom, the last 10 of which were spent at Tharptown High School. Her gett...
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