Opinion

Book Lovers Study Club kicks off new year
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Book Lovers Study Club kicks off new year
September 24, 2025
The Book Lovers Study Club held its first meeting of the 2025–26 club year Sept. 11 at Russellville First Methodist Church. President Gayle McAlister ...
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Vaccines matter to you, to me and to Alabama
Columnists, Opinion
Vaccines matter to you, to me and to Alabama
September 24, 2025
My six-yearold triplets share a room and they just love to pile into the same bed at night. You can imagine that when a stomach bug sneaks in, it leve...
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We can’t afford to lose electric vehicle industry
Columnists, Opinion
We can’t afford to lose electric vehicle industry
September 17, 2025
In Alabama, we understand what it means to build things that matter. We’ve long been home to builders and winners – our steel won wars and built the s...
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Opinion
Fake bomb threats have serious consequences
September 10, 2025
School bomb threats are a serious concern and no matter what the intent is, they are never taken lightly. Many times, the call is simply meant to be a...
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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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Opinion
Demand transparency from elected officials
September 3, 2025
Change was a big theme of last week’s municipal elections. As a result, there will be a some political newcomers taking office effective Nov. 3.
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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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