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Mayor updates status of downtown buildings
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by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
December 3, 2025
PHIL CAMPBELL — Mayor Greg Williams told councilmembers during their Nov. 18 meeting efforts are still ongoing to get a group of downtown buildings co...
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Dual enrollment students explore county’s history
Main, News, Russellville
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
December 3, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE — Students from Belgreen and Vina stepped out of their online history class and into Franklin County’s past this fall as part of a dual e...
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Farm Day at the stockyard: Up-close look at agriculture
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by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
November 26, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE — More than 250 third graders from schools across Franklin County learned about livestock, natural resources and food production during t...
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HB 65 would benefit seniors
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by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
December 3, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE — Seniors in Franklin County could see longterm relief on rising property taxes under a proposed amendment to the Alabama Constitution th...
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55-year tradition connects family
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by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
December 3, 2025
SPRUCE PINE — Regina Jackson’s home has been the gathering place for her family for more than five decades. It’s where they’ve shared songs, games, an...
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News
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
December 3, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE — The Russellville City Schools Board of Education recently approved three facility use requests.
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Opinion
December 3, 2025
OPINION - When you spend a sizable part of your life working toward something as significant as owning your own home, the last thing you should worry ...
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Making room for meaningful moments
Columnists
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
December 3, 2025
December arrives quickly, even when we think we are prepared for it. Lights go up, schedules fill, and daylight disappears earlier each afternoon. It ...
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8 place in 2 divisions
Franklin County
December 3, 2025
Franklin County Anglers teams competed recently in a tournament that included both junior and senior divisions. In the Junior Division, Eli Boyd and T...
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RHS girls beat Red Bay, boys lose to Tigers
High School Sports
by Brannon King For the FCT 
December 3, 2025
The Russellville varsity basketball teams opened the home portion of their seasons with a battle with the Red Bay Tigers. The RHS girls got a 75-50 wi...
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Marriages
Land Records
December 3, 2025
Nov. 18   Quentin Xavier Hyde to Sarah Grace Burks   Nov. 19   Hunter Dylan McNutt to Chloe Faith Scott     Nov. 20    Connor Keith Stults to Chloe Ge...
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Russellville’s city tree decked out for Christmas
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by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
December 3, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE — Volunteers recently gathered outside the Byars Building to decorate the city’s Christmas tree.
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Birthdays
December 3, 2025
Dec. 3   Bill Allen   Amanda Rose   Donna Trapp   Matt Uptain   Dec. 4   Lillianna Hood  Caden Watts   Kenny Wright   Dec. 5   Paula Lindsey   Bobby T...
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All American Tang Soo Do students place in Region 6
Russellville
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
December 3, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE — StudentsfromAllAmerican Tang Soo Do returned from the Region 6 Championship in Florence with placements across forms, sparring and weap...
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AHSAA reclassification coming
Franklin County
by Bart Moss For the FCT 
December 3, 2025
One of the more anticipated sporting events takes place in about a week and it’s not on a field or court, it is in a boardroom in Montgomery. The bian...
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Russellville
by Bart Moss For the FCT 
December 3, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE — The Tharptown Wildcats softball program hosted a successful youth camp on Nov. 6-7, drawing an enthusiastic crowd of young athletes and...
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Belgreen Bulldogs
by Bart Moss For the FCT 
December 3, 2025
Carson Hovater and Lilliana Willingham contributed some holiday magic for the Belgreen Bulldogs. Both hit game winning shots to beat Rogers and West M...
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Land Transactions
by Griffin Traylor 
December 2, 2025
Nov. 6   Dustin Hollander to Timothy Brian Gafford, warranty Randall James Knight to Aimee Plemons Knight, quit claim Forrest Cartwright to Faye Rene ...
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by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
November 26, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE -- The Franklin County Board of Education kept its leadership team in place during its annual organizational meeting Nov. 18.
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by By María Camp Franklin County Times 
November 26, 2025
PHIL CAMPBELL — Councilmembers have voted to end the city’s agreement with attorney James Atkinson and hire Nathan Johnson to serve as prosecutor and ...
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by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
November 26, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE — Local schools, city halls and county offices are adjusting schedules this week in observance of Thanksgiving.
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November 26, 2025
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RCS retirees reminisce, show gratitude
Lifestyles
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
November 26, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE – Retirees for the city schools system were honored Nov. 14 at Russellville Middle School for their years of service.
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‘Every Light a Prayer for Peace’ returns Dec. 4
Opinion
HERE AND NOW
by Susie Hovater Malone Columnist 
November 26, 2025
As a member of the Russellville Cultura Garden Club, every year I look forward to our local “Every Light a Prayer for Peace” ceremony on the courthous...
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Without newspapers, transparency declines
Columnists
November 26, 2025
Two recent studies looked at the process of submitting public records and FOIA requests, including how news deserts correlate to poor compliance.
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Copeland scores 26 in Golden Tigers win
High School Sports
by Bart Moss For the FCT 
November 26, 2025
Ella Copeland scored 26 points to help Russellville run away from Phil Campbell 56-30 on Nov. 17.
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Volleyball team recognized for record-setting season
High School Sports
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
November 26, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE — The city council at its Nov. 17 meeting recognized the Russellville High School volleyball team for a season that included a 41-16 over...
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Annual luncheon spotlights ag leaders and students
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FARM-CITY AWARDS
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
November 26, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE — The economic contribution of agriculture in Region 10, which includes Franklin County, totals nearly $13 million annually and produces ...
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