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News, Phil Campbell
by Kevin Taylor For the FCT 
April 8, 2026
PHIL CAMPBELL — A 63-year-old man was found dead March 30 by a resident of the property and pond the man regularly fished in off Franklin County Road ...
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Locals react to US’s 10-day space flight
News, Russellville
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
April 8, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE — Rocky Stone, former Russellville High School principal, called last week’s Artemis II launch a “milestone” in the United States’ space ...
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Gray hired as UNA director of bands
News
by Alyssa Sutherland For the FCT 
April 8, 2026
FLORENCE — Joseph Gray has been named the next director of bands for the University of North Alabama.
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Meeting highlights service, awards
Columnists, News, Opinion
HERE AND NOW
April 8, 2026
Members of the GFWC Book Lovers Study Club reported more than $2,700 was raised for community causes, and the chapter received multiple awards during ...
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Waypoint Church hosts Easter egg hunt
News, Russellville
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
April 8, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE – Waypoint Church held an Easter event at Sloss Lake Friday afternoon. The free event included photos with the Easter bunny, music (inclu...
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Band turns life’s stories into songs
Features, News
by Chelsea Retherford For the FCT 
April 8, 2026
For the band OTIS, the road isn’t just for touring and performance. Between shows, in parking lots and back rooms, the band gathers stories from the p...
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WELDING, DESIGN COMPETITION
News, Russellville
April 8, 2026
Russellville City Schools welding, design students placed in a welding competition at Northwest Shoals Community College. • Felix Dominguez earned sec...
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La Catrina opens in Phil Campbell
News, Phil Campbell
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
April 8, 2026
PHIL CAMPBELL — Downtown Phil Campbell has a new restaurant. La Catrina had its official grand opening last week. Owner Ernesto Gayton said he chose t...
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Turning her battle in blessings
Features, Lifestyles, News
by Chelsea Retherford For the FCT 
April 8, 2026
At four years old, Rachael “RayRay” Weir learned a word most adults hope never to hear — leukemia. Now eight years old and still in treatment, she has...
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Students take part in ‘Adulting 101’ event
Franklin County, News, Russellville
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
April 8, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE – About 200 Franklin County high school seniors took part in an “Adulting 101” event at the Franklin County Career Technical Center in Be...
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