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3 weeks ago | franklincountytimes.com | María Camp |David Glovach |Bart Moss

SPRUCE PINE – Franklin County residents are urged to be on guard against a highly toxic plant that is becoming more prevalent. Joel Pounders, a naturalist and Spruce Pine resident, said poison hemlock closely resembles Queen Anne’s lace but poses serious health risks. Pounders said he found around 10 plants recently but was successful in safely getting rid of them. Precautions are necessary to avoid unpleasant side effects, he added. “I used 2-4D, a broadscale herbicide,” Pounders said.

3 weeks ago | franklincountytimes.com | David Glovach |Bart Moss

Records May 22 – Franklin County Schools graduations: Belgreen, Phil Campbell, Tharptown and Vina at 6 p.m. and Red Bay at 7 p.m.May 23 – The Russellville City Schools graduation takes place at 7:30 p.m. at the high school stadium. June 20-21 – Phil Campbell FestivalJuly 4 – Jam on Sloss LakeJuly 26 – July Fest Aug. 15-16 – Franklin County Watermelon Festival Sept. 27 – Red Bay Founders FestOct.

3 weeks ago | franklincountytimes.com | David Glovach |Bart Moss

America’s economic future hinges on energy — its reliability, affordability, and availability. Nowhere is that future being written more decisively than in Alabama. While much of the country debates how to adapt to growing energy demands, Alabama is acting. With foresight and purpose, our state is building a foundation of energy strength that is not only fueling our own growth but offering a model for the nation. We’re not following trends — we’re setting them.

3 weeks ago | franklincountytimes.com | David Glovach |Bart Moss

The GFWC Alabama Federation of Women’s Clubs held its 130th annual state convention at the Montgomery Marriott Prattville Hotel and Conference Center at Capitol Hill. Becky Vansant, president of GFWC Alabama, presided over the 130th convention. Gayle McAlister, Cheri McCain, Patricia Cox and Susie Malone represented the GFWC Book Lovers Study Club. On behalf of Book Lovers Study Club, McAlister, club president, kept busy receiving numerous awards throughout the convention.

3 weeks ago | franklincountytimes.com | David Glovach |Bart Moss

The traditional path to high school graduation has always been focused on preparing students for postsecondary education opportunities. For those high school graduates not planning on attending a university or college, this essentially meant they were on their own as far as finding a job. Lacking the skill sets needed for most industrial work, those graduates far too often had to settle for lower paying jobs.