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PC seeks new chief following resignation
Franklin County, News, Phil Campbell
by Ciera Hughes 
April 7, 2021
The Town of Phil Campbell is looking to hire a new police chief following the resignation of former police chief Joe Fike. Fike, who had been working ...
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Vote in FCT’s first Reader’s Choice poll
EDITORIAL -- FEATURE SPOT, Editorials, Opinion
by Staff Reports 
April 1, 2021
We are proud to present: the Franklin County Times’ Best of the Best Reader’s Choice Poll. Now through April 26, readers have the opportunity to vote ...
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Planning proceeds for 40th Watermelon Festival
Franklin County, News, Russellville
by Ciera Hughes 
April 1, 2021
Planning a large event always comes with stresses, but this year – planning an event during a pandemic – brings a different type of stress. "I am aske...
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News, Phil Campbell, Top News Stories FRONT PAGE
by Ciera Hughes 
April 1, 2021
During municipal election season in 2020, several members of the Phil Campbell City Council made promises to clean up the city if they were voted into...
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Belgreen Bulldogs, High School Sports, Red Bay Tigers
by Bart Moss 
April 1, 2021
Will Bonner and Collin Bonner played major roles in leading the Belgreen Bulldogs to the Class 1A state finals this year , and both have been rewarded...
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Spring storms leave trail of damage across county
Franklin County, News, Top News Stories FRONT PAGE
by Ciera Hughes 
March 30, 2021
Severe weather disrupted life in Franklin County this past week, with storms hitting Thursday and Saturday. The storms Thursday largely missed Frankli...
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Vaccine clinic serves county March 31, April 1
Franklin County, News, Top News Stories FRONT PAGE
by Alison James 
March 30, 2021
Citizens who qualify for the COVID-19 vaccine will have a special opportunity to receive it with a walk-in clinic set for March 31 and April 1 in Russ...
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