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School threats are no joking matter
Main, News, Phil Campbell
by Alyssa Sutherland For the FCT 
September 10, 2025
PHIL CAMPBELL — The saddest thing about the Sept. 3 bomb threat at Phil Campbell High School is the lasting impact the hoax will have on the life of t...
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Dairy receives $1.9M for new processing facility
News, Russellville, Z - News Main
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
September 10, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE — A family dairy on the Franklin–Colbert County line is preparing for major growth after receiving a $1.9 million boost from the Alabama ...
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Ann Taylor – Belgreen’s lifelong cheerleader
Belgreen Bulldogs, Features, Lifestyles
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
September 10, 2025
BELGREEN -- For nearly nine decades, Ann Taylor has called Belgreen home — building a life rooted in school, church and family.
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Historic night for Belgreen football
Belgreen Bulldogs, High School Sports, Sports
Bulldogs dominate Wildcats 34-0 in homecoming win
by Hayden Moss For the FCT 
September 10, 2025
History was made Friday night at Belgreen High School as the Bulldogs not only celebrated their first-ever football homecoming, but also delivered a c...
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Russellville beats regional rival for first win
High School Sports, Russellville Golden Tigers, Sports
by Brannon King For the FCT 
September 10, 2025
The Russellville Golden Tigers opened region play with a 35-6 home victory over the Lawrence County Red Devils. After starting the season 0-2 versus n...
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Bill would eliminate YO status in cases of murder
Franklin County
by Bernie Delinski For the FCT 
September 10, 2025
MONTGOMERY — A local state representative has pre-filed a bill that would prevent someone 16 or older who is charged with murder or capital murder fro...
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Strickland takes council seat after Trulove’s withdrawal
Main
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
September 10, 2025
RED BAY — Jonathan Strickland has been declared the next Place 3 memberof theRedBayCity Council after incumbent Herbert Trulove withdrew from the Sept...
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Franklin County
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
September 10, 2025
FRANKLIN COUNTY - Franklin County students can sign up for a fresh year of 4-H projects with opportunities ranging from a baking contest to outdoor ad...
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Main
by Kevin Taylor For the FCT 
September 10, 2025
PHIL CAMPBELL — A 15-year-old high school student may not return to any campus in the Franklin County School District after allegedly making a terrori...
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Ambassadors program gives students taste of leadership
News
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
September 10, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE --the Ambassadors program at Tharptown Elementary is giving students an introduction to leadership. The program gives elected fifth and s...
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Land Transactions
September 10, 2025
July 29   Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation, Jason L Hood, Holly M Hood and PNC Bank to Joel Bohannon and Jeffrey Woodard, foreclosure Joel Sar...
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Records
September 10, 2025
Calendar of Events
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Birthdays
September 10, 2025
Sept. 10   Tonya Norton   Samantha Hartsell   Skip Nichols   Jim Alverson   Sept. 11   Joey Allen   Neal Allen   Scott Pierson   Sept. 12   Pam James ...
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Opinion
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
Columnists
HERE AND NOW
“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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News
by Kevin Taylor For the FCT 
September 10, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE — A Russellville man is facing a drug trafficking charge after agents with the Colbert County Drug Task Force executed a search warrant i...
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News
by Kevin Taylor For the FCT 
September 10, 2025
FLORENCE — Seven weeks before Lauderdale County Circuit Court Judge Gil Self is scheduled to go to trial, the State Attorney General’s Office filed on...
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Space Command could boost region’s economy
News
by Bernie Delinski For the FCT 
September 10, 2025
FLORENCE—Northwest Alabama officials said the Sept. 3 announcement that the U.S. Space Command will be moved to Huntsville could boost local economies...
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RHS volleyball team pushes record to 17-5
High School Sports
by Brannon King For the FCT 
September 10, 2025
The busy week for the Russellville volleyball team was highlighted by a home match against county rival Phil Campbell, the first area match of the sea...
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News
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
September 10, 2025
FRANKLIN COUNTY -- When the summer heat settles over north Alabama, many pond owners face the same frustrating problems: Weeds taking over the water, ...
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High School Sports
by Bart Moss For the FCT 
September 10, 2025
For two teams who hardly ever play each other, Phil Campbell and Vinemont have quickly developed a rivalry.
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Case on injury of student moves to Franklin
Main
by Bernie Delinski For the FCT 
September 3, 2025
TUSCUMBIA — The Police Department has transferred the case involving a 15-year-old Deshler High School freshman who was seriously injured outside the ...
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Main
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
September 3, 2025
RED BAY — Mayorelect Mike Shewbart said his upcoming term as mayor will focus on paving streets, addressing stormwater issues and ensuring city govern...
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Council’s goals: More industry, infrastructure improvements
Main
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
September 3, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE — Mayor David Grissom and the Russellville City Council are preparing to begin new four-year terms Nov. 3, with a focus ongrowth,infrastr...
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Ex-Russellville superintendent Ray remembered
Main
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
September 3, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE -- Dr. Wayne Ray, who served as superintendent of Russellville City Schools from 2000 to 2008, died Aug. 27 at age 82.
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Main
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
September 3, 2025
PHIL CAMPBELL — Mayor-elect Greg Williams and the newly elected town council say their top priorities are tackling downtown buildings and providing mo...
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Records
September 3, 2025
The Hang Out Nutrition – 13684 Highway 43, Russellvile – Score 96, 7/15/2025   The Wright Wiener ( Mobile Unit) - 610 W. College St., Florence – Score...
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Land Transactions
September 3, 2025
July 29
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Birthdays
September 3, 2025
Sept. 3   Truman Scott   Caleb Sherrill   Robert Motes   Sommer Morris   Valerie Copeland   Sept. 4   Jimmie Garrard   Haley Keller Gilley   Chrissy P...
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Marriages
September 3, 2025
Aug. 11 • Riley David Reeves to Ashlyn Nicole James • Austin Michael Barry to Trinity Violet Abbott Latham • Willby Alexander Oliva Boteo to Amie Mari...
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Opinion
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
Columnists
HERE AND NOW
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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