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Kiel selected to national Republican ‘Emerging Leaders’ program
John Pilati 3/20/26 John Pilati 3/20/26

Kiel selected to national Republican ‘Emerging Leaders’ program

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County commission moves forward with bid process on 2026 Rebuild Alabama road improvement projects 
John Pilati 3/19/26 John Pilati 3/19/26

County commission moves forward with bid process on 2026 Rebuild Alabama road improvement projects 

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98 of 98 Franklin County businesses earn satisfactory health ratings
John Pilati 3/18/26 John Pilati 3/18/26

98 of 98 Franklin County businesses earn satisfactory health ratings

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Franklin County 4-H Horse Club makes strong showing at state competition
John Pilati 3/17/26 John Pilati 3/17/26

Franklin County 4-H Horse Club makes strong showing at state competition

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12 Franklin County Republican Executive Committee candidates attend ‘Mix and Mingle’ event
John Pilati 3/16/26 John Pilati 3/16/26

12 Franklin County Republican Executive Committee candidates attend ‘Mix and Mingle’ event

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Russellville Water Board rescinds policy made subject of lawsuit
John Pilati 3/16/26 John Pilati 3/16/26

Russellville Water Board rescinds policy made subject of lawsuit

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Kennerly, Scruggs named Educators of the Year at Franklin County Partnership Awards Ceremony
John Pilati 3/16/26 John Pilati 3/16/26

Kennerly, Scruggs named Educators of the Year at Franklin County Partnership Awards Ceremony

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New Russellville men’s recovery ministry hoping to build community support base
John Pilati 3/14/26 John Pilati 3/14/26

New Russellville men’s recovery ministry hoping to build community support base

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Belgreen alumnus thriving as book cover model, content creator
John Pilati 3/11/26 John Pilati 3/11/26

Belgreen alumnus thriving as book cover model, content creator

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Russellville tops list of Alabama’s most peaceful towns
John Pilati 3/11/26 John Pilati 3/11/26

Russellville tops list of Alabama’s most peaceful towns

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New ordinance bolsters Town of Phil Campbell’s ability to eliminate dangerous buildings/structures
John Pilati 3/11/26 John Pilati 3/11/26

New ordinance bolsters Town of Phil Campbell’s ability to eliminate dangerous buildings/structures

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‘Liberty Tree’ planting kicks off Franklin County’s celebration of America’s Semiquincentennial
John Pilati 3/11/26 John Pilati 3/11/26

‘Liberty Tree’ planting kicks off Franklin County’s celebration of America’s Semiquincentennial

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Russellville’s Nichols elected to membership into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi
Submitted 3/10/26 Submitted 3/10/26

Russellville’s Nichols elected to membership into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi

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‘From Russellville to Capitol Hill:’ Hill testifies at Congressional hearing
John Pilati 3/9/26 John Pilati 3/9/26

‘From Russellville to Capitol Hill:’ Hill testifies at Congressional hearing

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Morrow donates book chronicling history of Russellville City Schools to RHS Library
John Pilati 3/4/26 John Pilati 3/4/26

Morrow donates book chronicling history of Russellville City Schools to RHS Library

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Parent: Condition of playground equipment at City Lake Park ‘unacceptable’
John Pilati 3/3/26 John Pilati 3/3/26

Parent: Condition of playground equipment at City Lake Park ‘unacceptable’

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Local pastor questions REB billing procedure
John Pilati 3/2/26 John Pilati 3/2/26

Local pastor questions REB billing procedure

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Community Spirit Bank makes $120,000 contribution to Red Bay Hospital through Alabama Rural Hospital Tax Credit Program
Submitted 3/2/26 Submitted 3/2/26

Community Spirit Bank makes $120,000 contribution to Red Bay Hospital through Alabama Rural Hospital Tax Credit Program

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Rev. Jesse Jackson’s visit to the Shoals was a life moment for many NW Alabama residents 
Sheryl Hamilton 2/25/26 Sheryl Hamilton 2/25/26

Rev. Jesse Jackson’s visit to the Shoals was a life moment for many NW Alabama residents 

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Russellville’s Goggans crowned Miss Northwest Shoals
Submitted 2/25/26 Submitted 2/25/26

Russellville’s Goggans crowned Miss Northwest Shoals

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