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Main, News, Russellville
by Bernie Delinski For the FCT 
April 22, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE — The parents of 3-year-old Bentley Fowler, who died in 2020 after being left in a hot car for more than 15 hours, have both pled guilty ...
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LEAVING A LASTING LEGACY
Franklin County, Main, News
Retirement brings an end to one chapter of school
by By Brady Petree For the FCT 
April 22, 2026
THARPTOWN – Over the past 21 years, Tharptown schools have seen a plethora of changes as students and teachers alike come and go and the education lan...
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Main, News, Russellville
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
April 22, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE — Franklin County Schools is waiting on a written commitment from the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources before dro...
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Investigator details charges in child porn case
Main, News, Russellville
by By Brady Petree For the FCT 
April 22, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE — Details from an interview between Abigail Roberts and an investigator regarding the child pornography and sodomy charges against the 22...
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News, Russellville
April 22, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE — Franklin County commissioners have agreed to move forward with a a Highway 36 industrial access project. Assistant County Engineer Cale...
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Broadway salute takes stage April 23-26
Columnists, News
HERE AND NOW
April 22, 2026
“The Roxy’s Salute to Broadway” will be held April 23-26 at the historic Roxy Theatre in downtown Russellville. The production features music from fiv...
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Red Bay wins 3 of 4; Tharptown wins 2
Belgreen Bulldogs, High School Sports, News
by Bart Moss For the FCT 
April 22, 2026
RedBayandTharptown led the way last week in softball with Red Bay winning 3 of 4 games and Tharptown earning a couple of big wins, downing Phil Campbe...
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Competitive eater completes challenge
News, Russellville
by By Addi Broadfoot For the FCT 
April 22, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE — A local restaurant is getting attention after a competitive eater finished a massive meal with just seconds to spare, turning a simple ...
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News, Red Bay
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
April 22, 2026
RED BAY — The Bay Tree Council for the Performing Arts will close its season with a production of “The Red Velvet Cake War,” a comedy by Jessie Jones,...
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News, Russellville
by Kevin Taylor For the FCT 
April 22, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE — Romanian police are searching for a man who is believed to have contacted a special needs 16-year-old female in Franklin County via the...
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