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Franklin County deputy praised for work on law enforcement suicide in Maine

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Franklin County deputy praised for work on law enforcement suicide in Maine

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Sgt. Ryan Close and Dr. Jamie Wren of the Margaret Chase Smith Policy Center in Orono were recognized for their 'compelling and deeply sobering case study.'See the Story

'Felt Pins and Needles': Russellville Woman Speaks Out After Being Struck by Lightning

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'Felt Pins and Needles': Russellville Woman Speaks Out After Being Struck by Lightning

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RUSSELLVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) — A 19-year-old woman is speaking out just two days after being struck by lightning while on her phone. Scrolling on Instagram turned into the unexpected for Lisa Henderson on Sunday night, as storms passed through Russellville. 29 dogs rescued from same Lauderdale Co. home where 82 were confiscated in January “I heard the lightning strike, and then I heard a loud pop, and all I heard was ringing in my ear,” Hende…See the Story

Sentences handed down in Franklin County Court

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Sentences handed down in Franklin County Court

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MALONE — Several prison sentences were handed down recently in Franklin County Court.Read Article

Rita Fay Ainsworth, 70

Visit Funeral Home Website Rita Fay Ainsworth, 70 May 9, 1955 – June 29, 2025 TUPELO – On the morning of June 29, 2025, as worship music filled the room and her family gathered near, Rita Fay Ainsworth took her final breath on this side of Heaven and stepped into glory, free from pain, embraced by peace, and welcomed by the arms of her Savior and the loved ones who had gone before. She was 70 years old. Rita’s story began in Lacamp, Louisiana, o…Red Bay, Alabama · Red Bay Read Article

Jars of drugs lead to trafficking arrest

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RUSSELLVILLE — A Russellville man is facing multiple drug-related charges, including two counts of drug trafficking, after law enforcement located and seized more than 11 ounces of crystal methamphetamines and more than 4 ounces of cocaine Thursday night at a…Russellville, Alabama · Russellville Read Article

Noah Ezequiel Duran, 20

Visit Funeral Home Website Noah Ezequiel Duran, 20 September 7, 2004 – June 21, 2025 BELMONT, MS – Noah Ezequiel Duran died Saturday, June 21, 2025 at the North MS Medical Center in Tupelo. He was 20 years old. He was born September 7, 2004 to Heather Hamilton, who survives. He was a bright soul with a big heart and a spirit that could light up any room. After weathering life’s storms, he had recently found his great pride in holding down a stea…Gaming · Red Bay Read Article

Colbert Heights coach hired at Red Bay

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Tyler Jeffreys, the coach at Colbert Heights for the last two seasons, has been hired at Red Bay, a place where his dad also coached long ago.Red Bay, Alabama · Red Bay Read Article

Russellville council signs agreement for airport project

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RUSSELLVILLE — City council members have approved a grant agreement with the Federal Aviation Administration for improvements that will aid pilots flying into the municipal airport.Russellville, Alabama · Russellville See the Story

Franklin County commissioners lower property tax rate

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Commissioners also approve a grant application for a school resource officer for MSAD 58 in Phillips.Franklin County, Alabama · Franklin County See the Story

Drug take back event set for Monday in Russellville

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RUSSELLVILLE — Unused, unwanted or expired medication can be brought from 10 a.m. to noon on Monday to Walmart (13675 US-43 South).Russellville, Alabama · Russellville Read Article

Brace yourself: Reynolds rebounds from knee injury, remains Red Bay star

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2025 All-Area small school baseball.Red Bay, Alabama · Red Bay Read Article