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Tharptown High School rocketry team places second at International Rocketry Challenge
Tharptown High School’s rocketry team placed second in the International Rocketry Challenge at the Farnborough Air Show held outside London earlier today. They competed against ... Read more
13 hours ago by María Camp.
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Why Knot Show ‘Em Off holds Christmas in July car show, toy drive
Why Knot Show ‘Em Off holds Christmas in July car show, toy drive July 13 at Sloss Lake Read more
1 day ago by María Camp.
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Happy Birthday! – Teresa Jackson Seal
On July 30, 1960, on a beautiful day, a sweet baby girl came to our house to stay. She liked to play piano and sing ... Read more
1 day ago by Staff Reports.
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Adult softball league games continue in Russellville
The Russellville Parks and Recreation’s adult softball league continued its series of games July 16. The event marked the third for the group this month. ... Read more
1 day ago by Harleigh Borden.
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Check out this week’s Franklin County Times!
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2 days ago by Staff Reports.
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Tharptown High School rocketry team nears London launch time
UPDATE: Tharptown High School’s rocketry team is in London waiting to launch at the international competition. Their launch is expected to begin in less than ... Read more
2 days ago by María Camp.
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Russellville student completes IMPACT, enrolls at Troy University
Alexandria O’Neal of Russellville, Ala., has completed IMPACT new student orientation and enrolled at Troy University for the fall semester at the Troy Campus. The ... Read more
2 days ago by Staff Reports.
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Vina’s July Fest takes place July 27
Vina’s annual July Fest returns this Saturday at the Vina Fire Department. From 10 a.m. – 9 p.m., there will be vendors. A car show ... Read more
2 days ago by María Camp.
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ALDOT announces grants for municipal airports
The Alabama Department of Transportation announced July 22 it has awarded more than $22,000 in state funding to three municipal airports for improvements. The Russellville ... Read more
3 days ago by Staff Reports.
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Watermelon Festival Pageant crowns new queen
“It’s an honor to represent Franklin County,” said Annie Willis, crowned overall Queen in the 2024 Franklin County Watermelon Pageant held Saturday at the Russellville ... Read more