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Principals honored by city’s school board
Main, News, Russellville
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
October 29, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE — The City Schools Board of Education recognized the system’s principals during its Oct. 21 meeting. Superintendent Dr. Tim Guinn describ...
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Rickman: ‘I don’t sweat the small stuff anymore’
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by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
October 29, 2025
TUSCUMBIA — When Carrie Rickman felt something unusual during a routine self-check in June 2018, she trusted her instincts. “I was just taking a showe...
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Derrick: Spend the moments you have with your family
Main, News, Russellville
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
October 22, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE — In August 2018, Marcy Derrick learned she had breast cancer. She works as a buyer in manufacturing, sourcing parts and supplies to keep...
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Gilmer fulfills dream competing on ‘Jeopardy!’
Main, News, Russellville
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
October 15, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE — Russellville native Slade Gilmer fulfilled a lifelong dream when he competed on “Jeopardy!” in an episode that aired Oct. 7.
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by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
October 29, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE — The city council has approved seven promotions for the Fire Department as part of a reorganization plan and one promotion for the Polic...
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by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
October 29, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE — The Franklin County Commission has approved a 10-year tax abatement for Pilgrim’s Pride to support a $9 million expansion expected to b...
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by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
October 29, 2025
What began in 2007 as the “Walk to Wellness” to help local women battling breast cancer has grown into an annual fundraiser supporting Franklin County...
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News
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
October 29, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE — The Franklin County Commission continues its role as fiscal agent for five grants that support traffic enforcement and safety programs ...
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Opinion
October 29, 2025
Whether we like it or not, artificial intelligence (AI) appears as though it’s here to stay. It’s become increasingly likely we will all have to eithe...
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Cultura Garden Club hosts district meeting
Columnists
HERE AND NOW
October 29, 2025
The Cultura Garden Club hosted the Garden Clubs of Alabama District 1 meeting at North Highlands Church of Christ. The theme of the meeting was “Roots...
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Medicare Advantage helps preserve choice for seniors
Columnists
October 29, 2025
In every corner of Alabama, one concern comes up repeatedly with family health care. Seniors worry about keeping it affordable. People with disabiliti...
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Honoring his mother on Día de los Muertos
News
by Chelsea Retherford For the FCT 
October 29, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE — When José Figueroa-Cifuentes lights a candle, he’s not just illuminating a wick — he’s keeping his mother’s legacy alive. A signature l...
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Students respond to lure of competitive fishing
Belgreen Bulldogs
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
October 29, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE — A new countywide fishing team is giving more Franklin County students the chance to cast a line and compete. The Franklin County Angler...
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RC&D completed 100 projects this year
News
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
October 29, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE — The Northwest Alabama Resource Conservation and Development Council (RC&D) has completed more than 100 projects during 2025. The counci...
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Stutts: Parents need to be involved in decision-making
News
by Alyssa Sutherland For the FCT 
October 29, 2025
Local school boards are making changes to their policies to reflect the updated Children and Youth Health Act, which went into effect Oct. 1. The meas...
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Cattlemen’s association donates beef to schools
Franklin County
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
October 29, 2025
The Franklin County Cattlemen’s Association donated 400 pounds of beef to support Family and Consumer Science programs across the county. Each partici...
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PUMPKIN PALOOZA SCARECROW TRAIL
Franklin County
October 29, 2025
The Franklin County Chamber of Commerce Pumpkin Palooza and Scarecrow Trail has given the downtown area a Halloween feel. Individuals or groups decora...
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Halloween wonderland filled with spirits
Features
by Chelsea Retherford For the FCT 
October 29, 2025
Halloween seems to arrive a bit early for one household along Brush Creek Road in Killen. Before the leaves even begin to change, skeletons are seen w...
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Land Transactions
October 29, 2025
Sept. 10   Corey Norton to Kristi Norton, quit claim   Tiffin King to Crystal Farmer, power of attorney   Skylar King, Amber Willis and Amber King Wil...
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Birthdays
October 29, 2025
Oct. 29   Marley Lewis   Seth Gerstman   Cameron Hall   Oct. 30   Joyce Bendall   Morgan Landers Sapp   Maggie McDuffa   Whitney Fisher     Oct. 31   ...
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First Methodist Church holds its fall festival
News
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
October 29, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE — Community members gathered recently inside Russellville First Methodist Church’s ministry center for the annual fall festival. The even...
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Marriages
October 29, 2025
Oct. 14   Cade Riley Ricks to Autumn Hope Logan   Stanley Ray Patterson to Tammy Kaye Sparks   Oct. 16   Adam Christopher Borden to Rachel Paige Sulli...
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High School Sports
by Brannon King For the FCT 
October 29, 2025
The volleyball season came to an end for the Russellville Golden Tigers at the AHSAA Class 5A North Super Regional held in Hoover, but it was a record...
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Phil Campbell beats Hanceville 76-29
High School Sports
by Hayden Moss For the FCT 
October 29, 2025
Phil Campbell left no doubt about its playoff readiness Friday night, delivering a statement performance in a commanding 76-29 victory over the Hancev...
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Russellville clinches second place in Region 7
High School Sports
by Brannon King For the FCT 
October 29, 2025
The Russellville Golden Tigers celebrated senior night with a 27-13 varsity football win over the Priceville Bulldogs, clinching second place in Class...
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Russellville Hospital celebrates 50 years of care
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by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
October 22, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE — Russellville Hospital marked 50 years of service with a celebration Friday honoring its history, staff and continued commitment to cari...
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Conduct policy set for youth sports
Main
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
October 22, 2025
RED BAY — City leaders have adopted new behavior standards for youth sports, approving a policy that outlines how coaches, parents and spectators are ...
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Main
by Kevin Taylor For the FCT 
October 22, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE – Less than a month after Fire Chief Joe Mansell rescinded his request for retirement, he’s made a few changes within his department. At ...
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Records
October 22, 2025
43 Grill - 15110 Highway 43, Russellville - Score 98, 9-19-2025   Best Western Breakfast - 13770 Highway 43, Russellville – Score 99, 9-26-2025   Big ...
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East Franklin Junior High holds fall festival
News
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
October 22, 2025
PHIL CAMPBELL -- East Franklin Junior High celebrated fall with its annual fall festival. Activities included games, food, fun and prizes. Freshman El...
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Records
October 22, 2025
Oct. 31 – Fifth Friday: Downtown Russellville presents its third Fifth Friday event with a to-be-determined “thriller” theme from 6 to 9 p.m.        N...
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Marriages
October 22, 2025
Oct. 8   Freddy Dewayne Duncan to Crystal Leeann Pharr   David Allen Gibson to Harleigh Michele Wilson  
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