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$46,000 grant to allow Franklin County Water Service Authority to purchase replacement tank
John Pilati 11/7/25 John Pilati 11/7/25

$46,000 grant to allow Franklin County Water Service Authority to purchase replacement tank

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Theft trial for former Frog Pond Fire Chief continued again
John Pilati 11/6/25 John Pilati 11/6/25

Theft trial for former Frog Pond Fire Chief continued again

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Russellville City Council approves reappointment of Miller, Hargett and Mansell as City Clerk/Treasurer, Police Chief and Fire Chief
John Pilati 11/6/25 John Pilati 11/6/25

Russellville City Council approves reappointment of Miller, Hargett and Mansell as City Clerk/Treasurer, Police Chief and Fire Chief

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Bowen named 2025 Factory Sales Representative of the Year by manufactured housing professional association
John Pilati 11/4/25 John Pilati 11/4/25

Bowen named 2025 Factory Sales Representative of the Year by manufactured housing professional association

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More than 5,200 Franklin County residents cutoff from SNAP food assistance benefits due to shutdown
John Pilati 11/3/25 John Pilati 11/3/25

More than 5,200 Franklin County residents cutoff from SNAP food assistance benefits due to shutdown

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Pastor issues four-pronged challenge to incoming City of Russellville Mayor and Council at Sunday afternoon swearing-in ceremony
John Pilati 11/3/25 John Pilati 11/3/25

Pastor issues four-pronged challenge to incoming City of Russellville Mayor and Council at Sunday afternoon swearing-in ceremony

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Russellville-based Synergy South has big plans for city, local schools as part of company’s growth
John Pilati 11/3/25 John Pilati 11/3/25

Russellville-based Synergy South has big plans for city, local schools as part of company’s growth

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Hester found incompetent to stand trial on vehicular homicide, assault charges
John Pilati 11/3/25 John Pilati 11/3/25

Hester found incompetent to stand trial on vehicular homicide, assault charges

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Letter to the Editor: Thank you to hard-working Russellville Street Department
Submitted 11/3/25 Submitted 11/3/25

Letter to the Editor: Thank you to hard-working Russellville Street Department

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Pace turns passion for antiquing into new business
John Pilati 11/3/25 John Pilati 11/3/25

Pace turns passion for antiquing into new business

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RCS Board of Education honors principals at October 21 meeting
John Pilati 10/28/25 John Pilati 10/28/25

RCS Board of Education honors principals at October 21 meeting

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Agonizing one year anniversary comes for family of Gravel Hill man who disappeared last October
John Pilati 10/27/25 John Pilati 10/27/25

Agonizing one year anniversary comes for family of Gravel Hill man who disappeared last October

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Help your pet remain safe and happy on Halloween with these tips
John Pilati 10/27/25 John Pilati 10/27/25

Help your pet remain safe and happy on Halloween with these tips

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SNAP benefits to be cut off for Alabama families starting in November
Submitted 10/27/25 Submitted 10/27/25

SNAP benefits to be cut off for Alabama families starting in November

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Bay Tree Council for the Performing Arts presents “You Can’t Beat the House”
Submitted 10/27/25 Submitted 10/27/25

Bay Tree Council for the Performing Arts presents “You Can’t Beat the House”

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Letter to the Editor: “The Swamp That Wouldn’t Drain”
Submitted 10/27/25 Submitted 10/27/25

Letter to the Editor: “The Swamp That Wouldn’t Drain”

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Public invited to reception honoring 26-year law enforcement career of retiring RPD Captain Joe Hargett
John Pilati 10/21/25 John Pilati 10/21/25

Public invited to reception honoring 26-year law enforcement career of retiring RPD Captain Joe Hargett

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Freedom Fiber celebrates completion of 4,200 miles of fiber installation
John Pilati 10/21/25 John Pilati 10/21/25

Freedom Fiber celebrates completion of 4,200 miles of fiber installation

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Russellville City Council approves retail liquor license by 3-2 split vote
John Pilati 10/21/25 John Pilati 10/21/25

Russellville City Council approves retail liquor license by 3-2 split vote

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County Commission approves 10-year tax abatement for Pilgrim’s $9 million capital investment
John Pilati 10/21/25 John Pilati 10/21/25

County Commission approves 10-year tax abatement for Pilgrim’s $9 million capital investment

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