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December 10, 2025
OPINION: As we delve deep into the Christmas season — and the reason for the season — one Biblical saying comes to mind: “It is more blessed to give t...
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Romero makes triumphant return to stage
News, Phil Campbell
by Chelsea Retherford For the FCT 
December 10, 2025
PHIL CAMPBELL — When Jonathon Romero first walked out as Sweeney Todd during the show’s opening weekend, it marked a triumphant return to the stage af...
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Students bring classic mystery to stage
News, Phil Campbell
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
December 10, 2025
PHIL CAMPBELL — The classic comedy mystery “Clue” became the first nonmusical the high school has staged since adding a theater class after last sprin...
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Terry raises dwarf goats on Tharptown farm
News, Russellville
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
December 10, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE — Before Dana Terry built a life around Nigerian dwarf goats, she worked in law enforcement and later supported her husband through milit...
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RHS seniors get look at college pathways
News, Russellville, Russellville Golden Tigers
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
December 10, 2025
R U S S E L L V I L L E —Fifty high school seniors received customized looks inside the University of Alabama’s academic programs during a visit funde...
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Mayor updates status of downtown buildings
Main, News, Phil Campbell
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
December 3, 2025
PHIL CAMPBELL — Mayor Greg Williams told councilmembers during their Nov. 18 meeting efforts are still ongoing to get a group of downtown buildings co...
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HB 65 would benefit seniors
Main, News, Russellville
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
December 3, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE — Seniors in Franklin County could see longterm relief on rising property taxes under a proposed amendment to the Alabama Constitution th...
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55-year tradition connects family
Main, News
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
December 3, 2025
SPRUCE PINE — Regina Jackson’s home has been the gathering place for her family for more than five decades. It’s where they’ve shared songs, games, an...
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