Lifestyles


Finding her place in child advocacy
Features, News
by Chelsea Retherford For the FCT 
August 20, 2025
When Kim Bevis was earning her master’s in social work, she stood up in class one day and made a bold declaration. “I don’t think I ever really want t...
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Birthdays, Lifestyles
August 20, 2025
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Hodges Senior Center continues summer fun
Lifestyles, News
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
August 20, 2025
HODGES -- Senior center participants kept busy playing rook, dominoes and bingo. They also crafted a suncatcher garden, played island Olympics and did...
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Marshall named Franklin’s Distinguished Young Woman
Franklin County, Lifestyles, News
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
August 13, 2025
FLORENCE -- Aidyn Kate Marshall, a Russellville High School senior, was named Franklin County’s Distinguished Young Woman on Saturday at the Universit...
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Birthdays, Lifestyles, Records
August 13, 2025
Aug. 13 Nora Sue Gilmer Grayson Moore Carolyna White Keely Blane Massey Brenda Lovett Aug. 14 Emily Mays Mandy Hooper Trey Hooper Ashton Boyd Aug. 15 ...
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Birthdays, Records
August 6, 2025
Aug. 6 Lisa Witt Ryan Mouser James Baker Aug. 7 Wanda Timmons Traci Hall T.J. Lindsey Jason Oliver Krystal Vetato Jody Allen Doug Jackson Kaylee Penni...
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Gilmers wind their way toward all 50 states
Features, Lifestyles, News
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
August 6, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE -- The best part of Slade and Jenny Gilmer’s big summer adventure wasn’t the sweeping views of the Grand Canyon or the dramatic red rocks...
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