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School threats are no joking matter
Main, News, Phil Campbell
by Alyssa Sutherland For the FCT 
September 10, 2025
PHIL CAMPBELL — The saddest thing about the Sept. 3 bomb threat at Phil Campbell High School is the lasting impact the hoax will have on the life of t...
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Dairy receives $1.9M for new processing facility
News, Russellville, Z - News Main
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
September 10, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE — A family dairy on the Franklin–Colbert County line is preparing for major growth after receiving a $1.9 million boost from the Alabama ...
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Ann Taylor – Belgreen’s lifelong cheerleader
Belgreen Bulldogs, Features, Lifestyles
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
September 10, 2025
BELGREEN -- For nearly nine decades, Ann Taylor has called Belgreen home — building a life rooted in school, church and family.
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Historic night for Belgreen football
Belgreen Bulldogs, High School Sports, Sports
Bulldogs dominate Wildcats 34-0 in homecoming win
by Hayden Moss For the FCT 
September 10, 2025
History was made Friday night at Belgreen High School as the Bulldogs not only celebrated their first-ever football homecoming, but also delivered a c...
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Russellville beats regional rival for first win
High School Sports, Russellville Golden Tigers, Sports
by Brannon King For the FCT 
September 10, 2025
The Russellville Golden Tigers opened region play with a 35-6 home victory over the Lawrence County Red Devils. After starting the season 0-2 versus n...
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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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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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Red Bay freshman to compete in FFA national talent program
Main, News, Red Bay
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
August 27, 2025
RED BAY — Freshman Kayeden Palmer will take her baton to Indianapolis, Indiana, this fall after being selected for the National Future Farmers of Amer...
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An estimated 30,000 attend 44th annual Watermelon Fest
A: Main, B: WATERMELON FESTIVAL, News
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
August 20, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE--The 44th annual Franklin County Watermelon Festival is in the books. There’s no official record of how many attended this year’s festiva...
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