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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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Educators update states of their schools
Main, News, Russellville
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
November 19, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE — Local educators and community members gathered Thursday at Tharptown High School for the seventh annual State of the Schools program.
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Dowdy guilty in dog mauling deaths
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by By Brady Petree For the FCT 
November 19, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE — A Franklin County jury found Brandy Dowdy guilty of one count of manslaughter and one count of criminally negligent homicide after more...
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Youth sports policy aims at bad conduct
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by By Brady Petree For the FCT 
November 19, 2025
RED BAY — Over the course of his 14 years coaching youth league sports, Torrey Lewey has noticed a plethora of changes, one of which includes a tenden...
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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 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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Land Transactions
November 26, 2025
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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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RMS’s Moon honored as principal of year
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by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
November 26, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE — Russellville Middle School Principal Dr. Monica Moon has been selected as District 7N Middle School Principal of the Year.
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Hunters not deterred by CWD
Sports
by Kevin Taylor For the FCT 
November 26, 2025
For the fourth straight season, hunters in Franklin, Lauderdale and Colbert counties will be required to submit any deer they harvest for testing for ...
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RHS’s Engelthaler signs with Central Alabama
High School Sports
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
November 26, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE — Russellville High School senior Ty Engelthaler recently signed to play baseball at Central Alabama Community College, joining the Troja...
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by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
November 19, 2025
PHIL CAMPBELL - Mountain View Baptist Church will serve its annual Thanksgiving Benevolence Meal to residents a tradition Pastor Sammy Taylor said has...
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by Alyssa Sutherland For the FCT 
November 19, 2025
MONTGOMERY — Russellville City Schools received an “A” on the 2024-25 state report cards released on Thursday, while the Franklin County Schools recei...
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West sings national anthem for Special Olympics
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by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
November 19, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE — Russellville High School senior Elijah West sang the national anthem at this year’s Special Olympics, marking his second time to perfor...
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Land Transactions
November 19, 2025
Land Transactions       Oct. 27   Tony Horton to Brenda K Schaller and David L Schaller, survivorship   Jo McDonald to Candis C Klaud, Robert Klaus an...
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Marriages
November 19, 2025
Nov. 7 • James Garrett Sexton to Morgan Leann Seay Nov. 10 • Timothy Adam Ozbirn to Jennifer Rose Gillion Nov. 12 • John Joseph Montana Carroll to Kay...
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Birthdays
November 19, 2025
Nov. 19   Dana Aycock   Madison Gault     Nov. 20   Lori Alford   Ginger Long   Mark Grissom   Steve Pace     Nov. 21   Trey Copeland   Jamie Vickery ...
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News
November 19, 2025
OPINION: Youth sports should be about two things -- teaching the fundamentals and ensuring the kids have fun. The city of Red Bay is taking proactive ...
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Garden club learns about poppy symbolism
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HERE AND NOW
by By Susie Hovater Malone Columnist 
November 19, 2025
OPINION PAGE: We began our November Cultura Garden Club meeting with a hands-on rock-painting activity led by muralist Ree Shannon of aRo Art & Design...
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Letters to the Editor
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November 19, 2025
The GFWC Book Lovers Study Club extends its sincere appreciation to all who supported the eighth annual “Maudie and Roger Bedford 5K Run and 1-Mile Wa...
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High School Sports
by Bart Moss For the FCT 
November 19, 2025
The Red Bay Tigers, fresh off their first region championship since 2019, lost 28-21 to Southeastern in the second round of the Class 2A playoffs The ...
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High School Sports
by Brannon King For the FCT 
November 19, 2025
The Russellville Lady Golden Tigers are off to a 2-2 start under the leadership of head coach Jermaine Groce. RHS tipped off the season with a 67-56 w...
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High School Sports
by Brannon King For the FCT 
November 19, 2025
Briarwood Christian ended Russellville’s playoff hopes on Friday night with a 42-7 win over Golden Tigers in Birmingham. Russellville went into the Cl...
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