PHOTOS: Franklin County turns out for Watermelon Festival

PHOTO BY HAYDEN MOSS - Blaize Wilson wins second place for largest watermelon in Franklin County, and Braxton Wilson wins first place for largest watermelon in Franklin County.

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4:47 pm Wednesday, August 28, 2024

PHOTOS: Franklin County turns out for Watermelon Festival

PHOTO BY HAYDEN MOSS

PHOTO BY HAYDEN MOSS - Blaize Wilson wins second place for largest watermelon in Franklin County, and Braxton Wilson wins first place for largest watermelon in Franklin County.

PHOTO BY HAYDEN MOSS

PHOTO BY HARLEIGH BORDEN

CONTRIBUTED - Travis Allison cools off in the Russellville First Baptist Church gym.

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