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June 3, 2026
PHIL CAMPBELL — A $5 million federal earmark has been secured for engineering and environmental studies tied to the long-discussed Haleyville bypass p...
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By Brady Petree For the FCT 
June 3, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE — The city schools board of education has hired Nate Ayers as the system’s next assistant superintendent. Ayers’ hiring was approved by b...
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By Addi Broadfoot Staff Writer 
June 3, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE — A group of volunteers dedicating their time to help local law enforcement is playing crucial roles ranging from courthouse security to ...
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María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
May 27, 2026
RED BAY — The Red Bay Waterpark has opened for the season with city officials approving fee increases and planning for upgrades following a record att...
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By Brady Petree, Addi Broadfoot For the FCT 
May 27, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE — Incumbent Franklin County Sheriff Shannon Oliver will remain in office for at least four more years after he overwhelmingly won re-elec...
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María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
May 27, 2026
PHIL CAMPBELL — Councilmembers have approved up to $2,500 in repairs for a malfunctioning water tank gauge on Engine 2. Fire Chief Andy Marbutt said t...
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May 27, 2026
When the debate over vice laws, those governing drugs, gambling, or pornography, reaches the halls of our Legislature, a familiar, hollow cry rings ou...
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By Susie Hovater Malone Columnist 
May 27, 2026
One of the things I enjoy most about being involved with the historic Roxy Theatre is watching local people come together to create something fun for ...
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PHIL CAMPBELL — A $5 million federal earmark has been secured for engineering and environmental studies tied to the long-discussed Haleyville bypass p...
June 3, 2026
RED BAY — Councilmembers have delayed action on a proposal to update the city’s website while officials gather additional information about hosting, m...
June 3, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE — The Franklin County Board of Education has agreed to spend $93,607 to purchase new cafeteria ovens for Tharptown schools. The board app...
June 3, 2026
By María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com PHIL CAMPBELL — Councilmembers have agreed to sell a 2021 Dodge Durango police vehicle to the Town of...
June 3, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE — The city schools board of education has hired Nate Ayers as the system’s next assistant superintendent. Ayers’ hiring was approved by b...
June 3, 2026
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RED BAY — Councilmembers have delayed action on a proposal to update the city’s website while officials gather additional information about hosting, m...
June 3, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE — The Franklin County Board of Education has agreed to spend $93,607 to purchase new cafeteria ovens for Tharptown schools. The board app...
June 3, 2026
By María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com PHIL CAMPBELL — Councilmembers have agreed to sell a 2021 Dodge Durango police vehicle to the Town of...
June 3, 2026
May 7 Pansy M Hall to Debra F Wheeler, power of attorney Pansy M Hall, Brenda F Keeton and Debra F Wheeler to Cynthia Gail Fowler, warranty Paulo M...
May 27, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE — Members of the Russellville High School band program will soon begin using a new turf practice field behind the band room. City Schools...
May 27, 2026
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Sumiton Christian scored three times in the bottom of the seventh, including a walk-off homerun, to eliminate Belgreen in the Class 2A regional in Flo...
May 20, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE — For Jason Bolton, Belgreen High School athletics has never just been about the scoreboards. It has been about people, routines and frie...
May 20, 2026
The Red Bay Tigers run through the Class 2A baseball playoffs came to an end on their home diamond after being swept by the Mars Hill Panthers 21-6 an...
May 20, 2026
The Russellville softball team finished 2-2 in the AHSAA Class 5A North Regional at the Florence Sportsplex to end the season. RHS began play in the d...
May 20, 2026
The Belgreen Bulldogs overcame some bumps in the road this year to once again earn an area championship by beating the Sulligent Blue Devils in back-t...
May 13, 2026