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Stadium on target for UNA opener Sept. 19
College Sports, News
by Bernie Delinski For the FCT 
April 29, 2026
FLORENCE — Bobby Wallace Field at Bank Independent Stadium continues to take shape and major physical elements will be added in the next three months....
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Music minister’s song places third at conference
News, Russellville
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
April 29, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE — Garrett Booth has spent about 10 years writing songs, but one written in about 30 minutes recently carried him to national recognition....
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Warhurst named curriculum coordinator
News, Russellville
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
April 29, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE — For Tiffany Warhurst, stepping into the curriculum coordinator role for Russellville City Schools means leaving the elementary campus s...
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News, Phil Campbell
by Kevin Taylor For the FCT 
April 28, 2026
MUSCLE SHOALS — Both campuses of Northwest Shoals Community College - Muscle Shoals and Phil Campbell - will close at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday due to the thr...
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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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