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2 months ago | 
franklincountytimes.com | Kevin Taylor |Russ Corey |Chelsea M. Rutherford |Brannon King
FILE PHOTO - Check out this week's Franklin County Times! March 19, 2025 Franklin County, News, Z - News Main, Z - Top, Z - TOP HOME Check out this week’s Franklin County Times! – March 19, 2025 Check out this week’s Franklin County Times! (INCLUDES OUR ANNUAL SPRING SPORTS SECTION.) For the online edition, click HERE. {"newsletter":"Newsletter"}...
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2 months ago | 
franklincountytimes.com | Bart Moss |Kevin Taylor |Chelsea M. Rutherford |Brannon King
This week marked the fifth anniversary of the world shutting down and COVID-19 taking over our lives for well over a year. What happened during that time can never be allowed to happen again. I firmly believe it was a crime against humanity by a select few. We allowed local, state and federal governments and global entities unchecked power to ruin lives in the name of public health.
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2 months ago | 
franklincountytimes.com | Chelsea M. Rutherford |Kevin Taylor |Russ Corey |Brannon King
RUSSELLVILLE – Lela Ray was strolling through downtown Russellville one afternoon when she was struck by rows of empty windows and vacant shops. Having been involved with Main Street Russellville — a Main Street America affiliate aimed at revitalizing downtownareastorenew a thriving marketplace and community space — and in thinking back to similar events she’d seen in other town squares throughout her travels, Ray said the idea for an annual art crawl was born.
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2 months ago | 
franklincountytimes.com | Kevin Taylor |Russ Corey |Chelsea M. Rutherford |Brannon King
Signs of spring are all around – from daffodils dotting the landscape, to the recent time change and warmer temperatures, to name a few. But there’s more than one kind of sunshine bringing more light into the world. Around this time each year, news organizations across the country recognize Sunshine Week – this year, March 16-22.
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2 months ago | 
franklincountytimes.com | Brannon King |Kevin Taylor |Russ Corey |Chelsea M. Rutherford
Russellville’s softball team went on the road and got its first win of the season with a 12-2 victory over the Haleyville Lions on March 10. The Lady Golden Tigers grabbed a 1-0 lead in the first inning and went on to score four runs in the third, one in the fourth and six more in the final frame of the five-inning contest. Haleyville scored one run in the bottom of the first and another in the third. RHS outhit the Lady Lions 13-6.
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Mar 5, 2025 | 
franklincountytimes.com | Brannon King |Russ Corey |Kevin Taylor
The Golden Tigers had a successful week on the varsity baseball diamond going undefeated in four games. With the wins, RHS is now 7-3 on the season. Russellville 4, East Limestone 2The Golden Tigers went to East Limestone on Feb. 25 and defeated the Class 5A Indians in a non-area game. RHS scored single runs during innings three through six. Russellville outhit its opponent 6-3. Caleb Hawkins went 3-for-3 with a home run and two doubles. Hawkins had two RBI and scored two runs.
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Feb 19, 2025 | 
franklincountytimes.com | Bart Moss |Brannon King |Hayden Moss
It was a rough weekend for folks in and around Franklin County. Very high winds raced through Franklin County, including an EF-2 tornado, leaving homes damaged, trees downed, and many without power. Pray for those whose homes were affected. The chances of a tornado hitting anyone’s home is very low, but when it hits yours, it is a disaster. When events like this happen, friends and neighbors rise to the occasion and help.
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Jan 30, 2025 | 
franklincountytimes.com | María Camp |Russ Corey |Harleigh Borden |Brannon King
Franklin County, News, Russellville, Z - Top, Z - TOP HOME
RUSSELLVILLE — Nominations are open for the Franklin County Partnership Awards. The deadline is midnight tonight, Jan. 30. To nominate award candidates, visit franklincountychamber.org/franklin-county-partnership-banquet. This year’s awards banquet will take place at 6:30 p.m. March 13 at the A.W. Todd Centre.
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Jan 29, 2025 | 
franklincountytimes.com | Harleigh Borden |Russ Corey |Brannon King |Bart Moss
The first annual accessible basketball game was played recently at the Bishop Center. About 90 people attended the nonprofit event. They welcomed 10 participants from various schools in the county, as well as cheerleaders from Red Bay High School who traveled to show their support of the Rockets. Banners hung throughout the gym, and each participant got a picture made. Spectators held signs as each player ran through the smoky spirit tunnel while having their name announced.
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Jan 29, 2025 | 
franklincountytimes.com | Brannon King |Russ Corey |Harleigh Borden |Bart Moss
The third annual basketball game between the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office and Russellville Police Department took place Saturday at Russellville’s Bishop Center. The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office earned a 78-60 win over the RPD in front of a big crowd of supporters. Lt. Clint Holcombe from the Franklin County Sheriff’s office played in this year’s game. “I enjoy the competitive aspect that both teams bring to the game,” he said.
