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Case on injury of student moves to Franklin
Main, News
by Bernie Delinski For the FCT 
September 3, 2025
TUSCUMBIA — The Police Department has transferred the case involving a 15-year-old Deshler High School freshman who was seriously injured outside the ...
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Main, News, Red Bay
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
September 3, 2025
RED BAY — Mayorelect Mike Shewbart said his upcoming term as mayor will focus on paving streets, addressing stormwater issues and ensuring city govern...
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Council’s goals: More industry, infrastructure improvements
Main, News, Russellville
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
September 3, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE — Mayor David Grissom and the Russellville City Council are preparing to begin new four-year terms Nov. 3, with a focus ongrowth,infrastr...
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Main, News, Phil Campbell
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
September 3, 2025
PHIL CAMPBELL — Mayor-elect Greg Williams and the newly elected town council say their top priorities are tackling downtown buildings and providing mo...
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News, Russellville
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
September 3, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE — Several Franklin County schools are starting the year with added support after donations totaling $6,500 courtesy of grants The gifts c...
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Family brings flavor to AWF cook-offs
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by Chelsea Retherford For the FCT 
September 3, 2025
Kin Merchant began competing in the Alabama Wildlife Federation’s annual Wild Game Cook-offs the same year he enrolled as a culinary student at the Un...
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Williams defeats Marbutt in Phil Campbell mayor’s race
News, Phil Campbell, Z - News Main
by María Camp maria.camp@franklicountytimes.com 
August 27, 2025
PHIL CAMPBELL — Voters in Phil Campbell elected Greg Williams as mayor in Tuesday night’s municipal election.   Williams defeated Mayor Eddie Marbutt,...
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