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by Bernie Delinski For the FCT 
January 21, 2026
MONTGOMERY — The unemployment rate in Franklin County fell to 2.5% in November, according to the latest figures available after the October figures we...
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Oliver, Shackelford qualify for sheriff
Main, News, Russellville
by Kevin Taylor For the FCT 
January 21, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE – Franklin County Sheriff Shannon Oliver will have to hit the campaign trail to seek a fifth term this year.
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Main, News, Red Bay
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
January 21, 2026
RED BAY — NACOLG Transit, operated by the Northwest Alabama Council of Local Governments, has begun providing regular public transportation service in...
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New welding shop a plus for students
Franklin County, Main, News
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
January 21, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE — A new welding shop inside the Russellville High School’s remodeled career tech building offers students more time and space to learn th...
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Vina seniors tour NWSCC campuses
News, Vina Red Devils
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
January 21, 2026
VINA — Vina High School seniors toured the Phil Campbell and Muscle Shoals campuses of Northwest Shoals Community College as part of career planning a...
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Book Lovers Study Club helps Safeplace
Columnists, News, Opinion
HERE AND NOW
by By Susie Hovater Malone Columnist 
January 21, 2026
Safeplace provides safety, shelter and practical support to people experiencing domestic violence and education aimed at preventing abuse. The regiona...
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CB&S Bank announces promotion of Woodard
News, Russellville
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
January 21, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE - CB&S Bank will have a new chief credit officer this spring as longtime executive Jeff Daniel prepares to retire at the end of the first...
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Vaughn retires from First Metro Bank
News, Russellville
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
January 21, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE — After a 45-year career in the financial industry, Mike Vaughn has retired from First Metro Bank, where he spent the last three decades ...
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Belgreen Bulldogs, High School Sports, News
by Bart Moss For the FCT 
January 21, 2026
The Red Bay Tigers added more hardware to their trophy case this week, fending off a late rally from the Belgreen Bulldogs to win the junior varsity b...
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