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    OPINION: Don’t cry foul, or ‘chicken,’ on Trump’s tariffs
    Columnists, Opinion
    OPINION: Don’t cry foul, or ‘chicken,’ on Trump’s tariffs
    He Says
    by Dan Mueller, For the FCT 
    April 29, 2025
    The first presidential election I was eligible to vote in was in 1980. I proudly voted for Ronald Reagan. I cut my teeth on his free trade agenda, and...
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    Russellville Hospital CEO speaks to retirees association
    Main, Opinion, Susie Hovater Malone
    Russellville Hospital CEO speaks to retirees association
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    by Susie Hovater Malone Lifestyles Columnist 
    April 8, 2025
    Chris Ware, chief executive officer at Russellville Hospital, spoke to the members of the Franklin County Education Retirees Association recently abou...
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    Celebrate National Library Week
    Main, María Camp, Opinion
    Celebrate National Library Week
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    by María Camp, Managing Editor 
    April 8, 2025
    Each year, National Library Outreach Day is celebrated on the Wednesday of National Library Week, which this year falls on April 9.
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    Spring is my favorite time of the year
    Columnists, He Says, Main
    Spring is my favorite time of the year
    by Elton Camp CONTRIBUTED/ FOR THE FCT 
    April 5, 2025
    Spring is my favorite time of the year as flowers and trees awaken from their long winter sleep.
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    OPINION: My Thoughts
    Bart Moss, Columnists, He Says
    OPINION: My Thoughts
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    by Bart Moss, For the FCT 
    April 1, 2025
    Spring Break, you have finally arrived! I know Russellville had theirs last week. The county schools’ break is this week. Personally, I like the later...
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    Lawmakers must pass legal reform
    Main, Opinion, Z - TOP HOME
    Lawmakers must pass legal reform
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    by John H. Merrill, Guest Columnist 
    April 1, 2025
    You’ve heard about inflation driving up costs, but there’s another less thought-of factor that contributes to this issue -- lawsuit abuse. The expense...
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    Taking time to remember old expressions
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    Taking time to remember old expressions
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    by Elton Camp CONTRIBUTED/ FOR THE FCT 
    April 1, 2025
    Those older ones of us who live in Franklin County have a rich store of interesting expressions from which to draw. They instantly evoke memories. The...
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    Cultura Garden Club learns about flower arranging
    Columnists, Opinion, Susie Hovater Malone
    Cultura Garden Club learns about flower arranging
    She Says
    April 1, 2025
    Cultura Garden Club’s March meeting took place at Calvary Baptist Church in Russellville. Chase Sparks, owner of Russellville Florist and Gifts, prese...
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    Avoid invasive species; promote native plants
    Main, Opinion, We Say
    Avoid invasive species; promote native plants
    We Say
    March 25, 2025
    Although many plants may be attractive, that doesn’t mean they are all good choices for planting where we live.
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    Book Lovers Study Club learns about autism
    Columnists, Main, Opinion
    Book Lovers Study Club learns about autism
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    March 25, 2025
    GFWC Alabama President Becky Vansant’s chosen project is mental health. In support of that, the local chapter’s GFWC Book Lovers Study Club President ...
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    Phil Campbell Festival
    Phil Campbell Festival
    The Phil Campbell Festival was held June 20-21 at Memorial Park in downtown Phil Campbell. This year’s event featured performances by Jase Swinning, w...
    June 26, 2025
    Franklin EMA seeks grant to purchase scene light
    RUSSELLVILLE The Franklin County Emergency Management Agency is hoping to secure funding for a much-needed piece of equipment to improve nighttime eme...
    June 25, 2025
    Children meet animals during Weatherford Public Library event
    Children meet animals during Weatherford Public Library event
    RED BAY -- Children at the Weatherford Public Library got an up-close look at a variety of animals during an Animal Tales event that was part of the l...
    June 25, 2025
    Swann Brings new energy to Franklin County 4-H
    Swann Brings new energy to Franklin County 4-H
    RUSSELLVILLE Alicia Swann may be new to her role as Franklin County’s 4-H agent, but she’s no stranger to the community.
    June 25, 2025
    Argument leads to attempted arson charge
    Argument leads to attempted arson charge
    RED BAY — A Red Bay man is facing five counts of reckless endangerment and one count of attempted arson after he dumped gasoline throughout a residenc...
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    Belgreen’s Moore earns First Team All-State honors
    Belgreen’s Moore earns First Team All-State honors
    BELGREEN -- Jemma Moore has been named to the AHSAA First Team All-State for softball, becoming just the ninth player in school history to earn the di...
    June 18, 2025
    Maddox retires after 26 years of shaping young minds at RMS
    Maddox retires after 26 years of shaping young minds at RMS
    R U S S E L L V I L L E -- Teaching for Diane Maddox has never been just about grammar rules or reading comprehension, but rather about connection, cr...
    June 18, 2025
    Reynolds rebounds from knee injury, excels in baseball
    Reynolds rebounds from knee injury, excels in baseball
    REDBAY--TyReynolds hasn’t picked out the spot yet, but promises it will be a place of prominence, a semi-shrine for one item that shaped so much of hi...
    June 18, 2025
    ‘Sky’s the limit’ for Phil Campbell aviation program
    ‘Sky’s the limit’ for Phil Campbell aviation program
    PHIL CAMPBELL — Students at Phil Campbell High School recently had an unforgettable learning experience — one that lifted their studies to new heights...
    June 18, 2025
    Tournament raises $1,000 for Make-A-Wish Foundation
    Tournament raises $1,000 for Make-A-Wish Foundation
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