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Pilgrim’s renovations will add 100 jobs
Main, News, Russellville
by Alyssa Sutherland For the FCT 
March 18, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE — Pilgrim’s Pride’s poultry processing plant is undergoing a total overhaul that when completed will create 100 additional jobs. The over...
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Hardware store hosts newest Connie’s Cabinet
Main, News, Russellville
by Bernie Delinski For the FCT 
March 18, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE — Austin Williams said Monday he hopes a cabinet in front of Green’s Dependable Hardware helps those in need for food but also serves as ...
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Main, News, Russellville
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
March 18, 2026
R U S S E L L V I L L E — Hailstorm damage at Russellville Middle School is expected to cost about $400,000 to repair, Superintendent Dr. Tim Guinn to...
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New animal control facility to cost $485K
Main, News, Russellville
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
March 18, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE — A new county animal control facility is set to be built next to the Franklin County Jail with construction expected to begin by month’s...
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Hadrian, Navy partnering on project
News
by Bernie Delinski For the FCT 
March 18, 2026
BARTON — Federal and local officials are gearing up for Friday’s public unveiling of a major defense project at the Barton Riverfront Industrial Park ...
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News, Russellville
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
March 18, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE — School board officials are expected to vote to join eight other school districts to collectively purchase food, supplies and equipment ...
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News, Opinion
March 18, 2026
Kyle Senkbeil knew from the start there was really no chance the Alabama High School Athletic Association would replay six state semifinal basketball ...
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News, Phil Campbell
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
March 18, 2026
PHIL CAMPBELL — The town council has voted in favor of the sale of 12 acres of townowned property on Wilson Road to Triple T Properties for $20,000. T...
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News, Russellville
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
March 18, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE — Russellville City Schools board members are looking into revising some of the system’s coaching supplements. Superintendent Dr. Tim Gui...
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High power bills has church seeking answers, solutions
News, Russellville
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
March 18, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE — Electric bills that have more than doubled in the past two months have officials at Cedars Church working with the Russellville Electri...
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