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Main, News, Red Bay
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
February 25, 2026
RED BAY — Construction is expected to begin in May to reconfigure a dangerous intersection located 4.7 miles southwest of Red Bay in Mississippi.
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Court asked to halt lot sales
Franklin County, Main, News
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
February 25, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE — Franklin County commissioners are seeking a court order to halt future sales of lots for the Lightning Ridge subdivision.
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Tellish named Rural Teacher of the Year
Main, News, Russellville
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
February 25, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE — Middle school teacher Carley Andrews Tellish has been named the 2026 Spezzini Rural Teacher of the Year, an honor that recognizes one K...
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Students compete in annual beef cook-off
News, Russellville
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
February 25, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE -- The annual Franklin County Cattlemen’s beef cookoff took place recently at Triple H Barn with students from Russellville, Red Bay, Bel...
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Deputies, officers raise funds for 2 students
Franklin County, News, Red Bay
by maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
February 25, 2026
By María Camp RED BAY — The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office and the Red Bay Police Department will hold a basketball game fundraiser on Saturday to h...
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Miss Northwest Shoals 2026 to take place Saturday
News, Phil Campbell
by Alyssa Sutherland For the FCT 
February 20, 2026
PHIL CAMPBELL — Northwest Shoals Community College will be host to the 2026 Miss Northwest Shoals scholarship pageant at 5 p.m. Saturday inside the Lo...
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Main, News, Russellville
by By Kevin Tayor For the FCT 
February 18, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE — A Mississippi man was arrested and charged Thursday night with various charges ranging from abuse of corpse to theft of property relate...
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Tiffin Motorhomes to produce new line
Main, News, Red Bay
by By Brady Petree For the FCT 
February 18, 2026
RED BAY — Tiffin Motorhomes is slated to open a new production line in Red Bay, according to Tiffin’s parent company, THOR Industries. Beginning May 1...
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Dealer: Gold content not suitable for everyday use
Main, News, Z - News Main
by By Addi Broadfoot For the FCT 
February 18, 2026
The push for a new $2.50 anniversary coin is raising logistical and economic questions, particularly about whether such a coin could be used in everyd...
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