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RHS returns to stage with ‘Guys and Dolls Jr.’
News, Russellville, Top News Stories FRONT PAGE
by Ciera Hughes 
March 2, 2021
When the curtains closed after this past year's performance of “Frozen Jr.,” the high school cast did not know that would be the last show to take pla...
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Belgreen: Birmingham-bound
Belgreen Bulldogs, High School Sports, Sports
by Bart Moss 
February 26, 2021
The Belgreen Bulldogs are headed to the Final Four in Birmingham for the first time since 2000 after beating reigning state champion Pickens County 73...
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State launches Scale Back Alabama 2021
Franklin County, News, Top News Stories FRONT PAGE
by Alison James 
February 26, 2021
Scale Back Alabama, the state’s largest wellness program, begins this year April 5 with several changes marking its return. This year, Scale Back Alab...
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Severe weather items go tax free Feb. 26-28
Franklin County, News, Top News Stories FRONT PAGE
by Alison James 
February 25, 2021
From Feb. 26-28, Alabama will observe the state’s 10th annual Severe Weather Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday. The Alabama Retail Association encourages...
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Libraries adjust to coronavirus precautions
Franklin County, News, Red Bay
by Ciera Hughes 
February 25, 2021
Despite the many changes over the past year because of COVID-19, Russellville and Red Bay libraries are open and thriving amid the ever-changing healt...
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Mayor: Arbor Day unlikely in Red Bay this year
News, Red Bay, Top News Stories FRONT PAGE
by Ciera Hughes 
February 25, 2021
Red Bay Mayor Charlene Fancher said she cannot remember a time in Red Bay when there was not an Arbor Day celebration. This year, because of the COVID...
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Bulldogs advance to regional finals
Belgreen Bulldogs, High School Sports, Sports
by Bart Moss 
February 24, 2021
Anyone who has faced the Belgreen Bulldogs for the past two years knows stopping them requires figuring out a way to stop Will Bonner. Most teams are ...
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Winter weather wrath reigns in Franklin County
Franklin County, News, Top News Stories FRONT PAGE
by Ciera Hughes 
February 24, 2021
It has been more than a week since ice and snow began to descend on Franklin County, but several areas are still feeling the wrath of the winter weath...
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RHS basketball ends with loss to Mae Jemison
High School Sports, Russellville Golden Tigers, Sports
by Brannon King 
February 24, 2021
The 2020-21 varsity basketball season came to an end for the Russellville Golden Tigers with an 84-57 home loss to the Mae Jemison Jaguars in the sub-...
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