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Case on injury of student moves to Franklin
Main, News
by Bernie Delinski For the FCT 
September 3, 2025
TUSCUMBIA — The Police Department has transferred the case involving a 15-year-old Deshler High School freshman who was seriously injured outside the ...
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Main, News, Red Bay
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
September 3, 2025
RED BAY — Mayorelect Mike Shewbart said his upcoming term as mayor will focus on paving streets, addressing stormwater issues and ensuring city govern...
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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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Main, News, Phil Campbell
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
September 3, 2025
PHIL CAMPBELL — Mayor-elect Greg Williams and the newly elected town council say their top priorities are tackling downtown buildings and providing mo...
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Third annual cruise-in returns to Roxy Sept. 13
Columnists, News, Opinion
HERE AND NOW
by Susie Hovater Malone For the FCT 
September 3, 2025
Downtown Russellville will be buzzing again soon when classic cars and old memories cruise back to the historic Roxy Theatre for the third annual crui...
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News, Russellville
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
September 3, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE — Several Franklin County schools are starting the year with added support after donations totaling $6,500 courtesy of grants The gifts c...
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Family brings flavor to AWF cook-offs
News
by Chelsea Retherford For the FCT 
September 3, 2025
Kin Merchant began competing in the Alabama Wildlife Federation’s annual Wild Game Cook-offs the same year he enrolled as a culinary student at the Un...
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