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RCS employees receive $250 supplement

By Ciera Hughes ciera.hughes@ franklincountytimes.com

ADPH warns of vaccine scams

By Ciera Hughes ciera.hughes@ franklincountytimes.com With people becoming more and more eager to get the COVID-19 vaccine, some scammers are apparently using this to their advantage.

According to the Alabama Department of Public Health’s social media, there have been several reports of citizens receiving calls from people identifying themselves as public health nurses, saying they will administer vaccines at residences.

This is a service the ADPH currently does not offer.

“If you receive unsolicited calls, emails or visits from persons purporting to be with ADPH and offering to administer COVID-19 vaccines at home, do not allow them to enter your residence or provide personal information such as Social Security numbers, birthdates or bank information to these persons,” the post says. “Please notify local law enforcement about the details of such encounters.”

Franklin County Health Department clinical nurse supervisor Kim Wooten said the vaccine process is changing regularly depending on the county and the number of staff for the day.

She said the Franklin County Health Department is giving vaccines by issuing numbers to people in the eligible groups on a first-come, firstserve basis twice a day.

There will be a new scheduling system available through ADPH i n March t h a t

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Teachers have been hailed as heroes throughout the pandemic as they work tirelessly to accommodate the ever-changing educational climate.

For their dedication and hard work, the Russellville City Schools Board of Education decided to award a one-time supplement of $250 to each full-time RCS employee.

“There is not an

CONTRIBUTED RCS Superintendent Heath Grimes delivers a check to each full-time staff member in the amount of $250. This one-time supplement was approved at the most recent school board meeting to recognize the staff’s hard word during the pandemic. amount of money that can ever be enough to thank

them for all they have done, but we hope this will at least

let them know how much they mean to us and how much we

appreciate all they have done,” said RCS Superintendent

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PHOTOS BY CIERA HUGHES Red Bay street employee Wayne Garrison celebrates his retirement Wednesday surrounded by friends and family, ending a 35-year career.

‘We are really going to miss you’ City of Red Bay employee retires after 35 years

By Ciera Hughes ciera.hughes@ franklincountytimes.com It is not often an employee stays with the same company for 35 years, but that has been the case for Red Bay street rmployee Wayne Garrison.

Garrison celebrated his retirement Wednesday at Red Bay City Hall, joined by friends and family.

“Wayne, when we say we are going to miss you, we are really going to miss you,” said Red Bay Mayor Charlene Fancher.

Fancher said Garrison is a hard worker who has always been willing to go above and beyond to help the city, including working extra hard this past year to help main-

tain the city during the pandemic.

“He’s got that smile and that sweet perception, but let me tell you,

he’s tough,” Fancher said.

Garrison said he has seen a lot of changes in Red Bay, full of good

times and bad times.

“It’s kind of sad to be leaving,” Garrison said.

“I’ve been with them for so long.”

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Heath Grimes.

Grimes said several surrounding counties rewarded their staff with a Christmas bonus, but he wanted to make sure everything was done legally.

“You aren’t able to give someone a bonus for something they have already done, only for performance,” Grimes said. “We just had to make sure before we handed these out that we had every-

Garrison said his retirement will still be full of plenty of work,

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Teacher seeks video submissions from various career professionals

By Ciera Hughes ciera.hughes@ franklincountytimes.com As eighth-graders, many students have not given their options for a career much serious thought. To expose them to some of those potential career options, Russellville Middle School teacher Melissa Godsey is working to gather videos from people in various careers.

“A lot of kids at this age aren’t exposed to

careers other than what they see on a daily basis,” Godsey said. “I think they really have no idea what all is out there.”

Godsey said she will be sharing video submissions with her eighth-grade career prep class for Career Tech Education month during the week of Feb. 22-26.

“This will give them a chance to be exposed to different career options before choosing electives for high school and will help them be a lot

more prepared,” Godsey explained.

Godsey said this could not come at a better time because the week after her students view videos of different careers, they will fill out their fouryear education plans for high school.

Godsey said she is looking for video submissions from a wide variety of careers to expose students to opportunities in each career cluster: agriculture, food and natural resources, architecture

and construction, arts, A/V technology and communications, business management and administration, education and training, finance, government and public administration, health science, hospitality and tourism, human services, information technology, law, public safety, corrections and security, manufacturing, marketing, science, technology, engineering and mathematics and transportation, distribution

and logistics.

“There is no career that is too big or too small,” Godsey said.

“We want students to be able to see a range of careers.”

Career Tech Director Natalie Bendall said it is important for students to be educated on all careers so they can make the best decisions for themselves.

“I think when we expose students to all the

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Russellville City Schools opens Pre-K registration

By Ciera Hughes ciera.hughes@ franklincountytimes.com Finding childcare is a struggle for many parents, but a perennial option returns as Russellville City Schools opens registration for Pre-K for the 2021-22 school year.

Pre-K Director Monica Moon said this year two Pre-K classrooms were

not utilized, so the goal this year is to get closer to the 90-student capacity.

“We want to offer early education to as many students as we can, so these extra classrooms will allow us to do that,” Moon said.

Moon said the additional classrooms were available last year, but RCS saw a decrease in regis-

tration numbers because of the pandemic.

“A lot of parents chose to keep their children out of school and just wait until kindergarten or took them to smaller facilities,” Moon said.

Moon said registration for Pre-K is done online.

To register, visit alprek. asapconnected.com.

Registration is open to any child in the state of

Alabama who will turn 4 on or before Sept. 1 but is not eligible for kindergarten.

The deadline to register is March 10 before a random drawing March 11 make the selection.

Moon said in addition to being able to offer Pre-K to more students because of additional classrooms, there will also be additional options

for before and after school care provided at the Early Childhood Center beginning next year.

Moon said several parents asked for childcare options for before school and after school, so the Russellville Early Childhood Center will begin offering extended hours in August.

“We want to be sure we are able to meet the needs

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of everyone as best we can,” Moon said.

Moon said there will be an extra charge for additional hours on top of regular school tuition, but it will be a low amount in comparison to what parents would pay for other options.

“We are really excited about next school year and what all we will be able to offer,” Moon said.

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thing straightened out.”

Approximately 300 staff members received the supplement, and Grimes personally delivered the check to the majority so

he could thank them for their work.

“These teachers have shown up every day since August and have gone above and beyond,”

Grimes said. “They were constantly having to learn new things and adapt this year, and they did it without a complaint. Our teachers always work so

hard, but during everything with the virus, we have really seen them exceed all expectations.”

Grimes said he never fails to be amazed by the

type of workers at RCS and their love and dedication to the students.

“I’ve always said Russellville is a special place full of special peo-

ADPH

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Wooten said she is hopeful will make the process much smoother.

Wooten said it is sad to see scammers take advantage of how desperate people are to get the vaccine.

“I wish there were more providers who had the vaccine so more people would have the chance to get it,” Wooten

said. “Maybe that would cut down on the amount of people trying to take advantage.”

Wooten said she is hopeful vaccine distribution is going well and one day soon there will not be as much fear surrounding COVID-19.

“I can’t wait until the day when we have enough of the vaccine

Red Bay including projects around the house and helping his mother.

He said his time working in Red Bay have been filled with many special memories, but his favorite memories involve his co-workers.

“It’s a bunch of good guys. We all laugh, cut up together and get along,” Garrison said. “We work

together real well, and it is just always enjoyable to be around them.”

Garrison said he has enjoyed his time as a city employee and is grateful for the people he was able to work around.

“I want to say a special thanks to the mayor and the council,” Garrison said. “They’re a great group to work with, and

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I just want to commend them and tell them how much I appreciate them.”

Fancher said she is happy to see Garrison begin a new journey in life but will miss him and all he has brought to Red Bay. “It is a happy day for Wayne but a bittersweet day for us because we are losing a good one,” Fancher said. “We are so thankful for him and the good work he has done for Red Bay.”

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different opportunities, they have a bigger picture of what they can do with their lives,” Bendall said.

Anyone interested in participating can email Godsey at melissa.godsey@rcs.k12.al.us or on Facebook for a list of questions to answer in a video.

Godsey said the video can be simple and does not need to be long or professional video quality.

The video will need to tell about a job and the education required and answer general questions students might have.

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City adds 4,000 ‘new employes’ Russellville has 4,000 new “city employees” and anticipates 5,000 more within a few weeks.

Their salary is nil, and citizens’ only part in the transaction is to “leave them be.” The employees are Israeli carp, a primarily vegetarian fish, which have been bought by the Russellville Water Supply Board for Lake Elliott, the city’s water supply, to help control or rid the lake of moss, which is on the way to becoming a menace. The fish do not reproduce and have a life expectancy of seven years.

Fisherman who catch the carp are asked to return them to the lake.

25 years

Grants equal new equipment for FCSD Franklin County Sheriff Larry Plott remains modest about his ability to secure grant funds to purchase needed equipment for his department. “That’s just my job, to look for other sources of funding,” he said. This week, Plott announced the purchase of seven sets of “Stop Sticks” and a video camera to be used inside a deputy’s car, all procured with a $3,000 grant from the Highway Safety Commission.

“Our budget is extremely tight,” Plott said.

“This is a real shot in the arm for our men to be able to provide them the tools they could need at any time.”

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Police chief says ‘blame is always somebody else’ Police chief Donnie McGuire Wednesday defended his department’s action concerning an arrest two weeks ago criticized by relatives at Monday night’s council meeting. The chief said the black man who broke up the confrontation between a black man and his teenage son following a recreational basketball game “probably saved the boy’s life.” Harlon and Hattie Winston voiced concerns Monday night to the mayor and council that their son Anthony – who is on parole – was needlessly arrested as he was trying to talk to his son who was upset after he fouled out of a basketball game.

Plott will not seek eighth term Sitting inside a building that bears his name, Franklin County Sheriff Larry Plott announced Thursday that he would not seek re-election to his office. The decision, Plott said, came after much thought and prayer. “It felt like I was led to run the first time I did and now I feel led to step aside,” said Plott, who has served seven terms as sheriff. When he was first elected in 1982 at the age of 29, he was the youngest sheriff ever elected in Alabama. In that race, he defeated former Sheriff U. R. Jarnigan and 12 other candidates.

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Weigh-ins begin at 5:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome to drop in for a free meeting visit or call Dorothy 256-446-5962 for more information.

WES Kindergarten Registration Feb. 1-19 Kindergarten registration for West Elementary School is open now through Feb. 19 from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Russellville Board of Education, 1945 Waterloo Road. Required documents include birth certificate; shot record; lease, rental agreement or deed; and corresponding utility bill. Social Security card is optional. Child must be 5

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Franklin County Partnership Banquet March 25 The Franklin County Chamber of Commerce and the Franklin County Development Authority are planning the 2021 Partnership Banquet, tentatively scheduled for March 25. More details will be shared as they become available. For

more information contact the Franklin County Chamber at 256-332-1760 or director@franklincountychamber.org.

RECURRING Food and Clothing Outreach Every Monday from 10 a.m. to noon, Good Shepherd Catholic Outreach has an outreach program to help those in need of food, clothing and partial bill assistance.

Visit Good Shepherd Catholic Church, 1700 N. Jackson Ave., Russellville, at that time to seek any assistance needed.

Al-Anon Al-Anon meets every Thursday at 6 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in downtown Russellville across from the Roxy Theater.

Attendees should wear masks and practice social distancing.

Alzheimer’s Support The Alzheimer’s Support meeting is held at 10 a.m. on the third Tuesday of every month at Generations of Red Bay. For more information call 256-356-4982.

VFW Post 5184 The VFW Post 5184 meets at the VFW Hall on West Lawrence Street every fourth Thursday at 7 p.m.

Masonic Lodge The following is the monthly meeting schedule for the Lodges in Franklin County: Belgreen 428 –

first and third Monday; Burleson 143 – second and fourth Monday; Russellville 371 – first and third Tuesday; Newburg 388 – first Thursday; Order of the Eastern Star – second and fourth Tuesday; Phil Campbell 880 – first and third Thursday.

Grief Support Group A grief support group will meet the third Tuesday of each month beginning July 17 from 9-10 a.m. at the Russellville Public Library, hosted by Amedisys Hospice. The group is free of charge and is open to the public.

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Check out Progress 2021 edition We Say Editorial Staff

Inside this issue of the Franklin County Times, you will find this year’s version of our annual Progress edition. This year, we spotlight and honor law enforcement personnel across the county.

Progress is a chance for us to really showcase the assets of Franklin County.

As our community grows and changes, there are many moving pieces that work together to make this the place we call home.

Every year, we zero in on one of those pieces of Franklin County. Local law enforcement seemed like the perfect facet of our communities to highlight this year.

“To protect and serve” – that’s the tagline of this year’s edition because that’s the ultimate mission of Franklin County’s law officers. Day in and day out, law enforcement officers are there for the toughest moments of our lives – for break-ins

Winter weather evokes memory of snowstorm past She says Alison James Managing Editor

Mayor David Grissom mayor.grissom@yahoo.com

Councilman David Palmer District 1 councilman.palmer@yahoo.com

and burglaries, for traffic accidents and domestic disputes. Each moment of their day is punctuated To protect an by respondd serve ing to every2021 thing from assault to drug distribution, from motor vehicle infractions to city ordinance violations.

T h e y are tasked w i t h enforcing, i nve s t i gating, HONORING c o m LAW ENFORC EMENT OFFIC ERS ACROSS forting, FRANKLIN CO UNTY interv i e w i n g , Despite testifying and more. brave, Considering the almost clamor across the coun- gratitude to the endless roles law enforce- try to “defund the police” self-sacrificing men and ment officers serve, you’d and despite the denigra- women who choose to step probably hard pressed to tion officers face in other up and be law enforcement find a citizen in this coun- areas, Franklin County’s officers. It takes courage ty who has not interacted law enforcement officers and commitment; it takes with one of them on some said they are, by and large, a servant’s heart.

We hope you will take supported by the commuoccasion. the time to flip through It’s not easy, the part nity.

We want to encourage the pages of this year’s they play in our justice Progress edition and get system. It’s not easy, it’s that support.

We hope this edition can to know these local civil not glamorous, and it’s play a tiny part in showing servants. often a thankless job.

It was 1998. The power had gone out some hours before, and our house was faltering against the biting cold outside.

“Snowstorm brings treacherous driving conditions, school closures, and widespread power outages to the Cumberland Plateau.

Interstate 40 is closed at Monterey for 18 hours due to the heavy snow. Traffic is backed up for 13 miles.

Winds gust to 50 mph at times during the snow-

storm. Approximately 100,000 electric customers lose power. TEMA reports damages of about $5 million.”That’s how the National Weather Service documents Feb. 3, 1998. And where did my family live at the time?

The aforementioned Cumberland Plateau, Crossville, Tenn.

As an 8-year-old at the time, my memories of the event are somewhat fuzzy, but I do have some very clear mental images: Mom bundling up my brother and me in preparation to make the 45-minute drive to my grandparents, who hadn’t lost power. Sitting in the backseat squeezing my stuffed bear and staring out the window as we hit the icy roads.

Telling myself we’d be

fine because my Daddy was a good driver – but also being a little afraid, old enough to realize the roads were dangerous and we could easily be the next news headline.

In rehashing the memories by phone with my mother as we both sat in our comfortable homes Monday afternoon, as the trees iced over outside, she admitted the roads had been much worse than they expected, and they wondered more than once whether we would have been better off to wait it out at home, bundled up against the falling temperatures.

Thankfully we reached my grandparents’ safely, and my last clear memory of that event is walking inside their home, cozy and well-lit, seeming so

foreign compared to the cold dark house we’d left in Crossville.

Yes, the power had only been out maybe a day when we left, but it had been long enough to give even an 8-year-old a new appreciation for the warmth and light electricity could provide.

Plenty of people have snow- and ice-storm memories more vivid than mine and fraught with more dangers than mine, and I’m not trying to make it out to be more than it was.

But this week’s weather brought that experience forcefully to mind, and I wanted to share.

I hope you have all been safe and warm through this experience, and we’ll welcome warmer weather soon!

Club Chronicles Darren Woodruff Councilman Gary Cummings District 2 District 3 councilman.woodruff@yahoo.com councilman.cummings@yahoo.com

Alabama’s Arbor Week approaches, Feb. 21-27 She says Susie Hovater Malone Lifestyles Columnist

Councilman Dexter Hamilton District 4 councilman.hamilton@ russellvilleal.org

Councilman Jamie Harris District 5 councilman.harris@yahoo.com

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People have been planting trees for a long time.

Throughout our world’s history, ordinary citizens have planted trees to restore forests, line avenues, shade homesteads, renew the human spirit or memorialize the past.

The idea of setting aside a day each year to encourage tree planting was conceived, and the name “Arbor Day” first proposed by J. Sterling Morton, was adopted.

More than 1 million trees were planted that first year, and the idea

quickly spread to other states and even several countries.

National Arbor Day is on the last Friday of April; however, each state’s Arbor Day celebrations are held at different times – some as early as January and February in southern states and as late as May in northern locations.

In 1887 Alabama Gov. Thomas Seay signed the state’s first Arbor Day Proclamation. This tradition of a governor’s proclamation continued through 1975, when the Birmingham Beautification Board, the Garden Clubs of Alabama, the Alabama Forestry Commission and the State Board of Education collaborated with the state legislature to pass a legislative act designating the last

full week in February as Alabama’s Arbor Week.

Every citizen can make the world a better place by planting a tree.

Tree planting brings attention to the importance of trees to our environment. Trees are so important to the environment that life could not exist without them.

Trees provide us with food, building materials, paper, protection, medicine and hundreds of other products we depend on for everyday living.

Trees provide other important functions, too, such as releasing oxygen and water into the atmosphere, removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, controlling soil erosion and helping to prevent flooding, absorbing sound and decreasing noise pollution, provid-

ing natural beauty and creating natural habitats for wildlife by providing them with food, water, shelter and places to raise their young.

Ways you can celebrate Arbor Week include: Get involved: Volunteer to support local community leaders in celebration of Arbor Week.

Learn about trees: Go to the library, attend workshops and get information from government sources to better understand how to make your community a better place for people and trees.

Teach others: Inspire your friends, family and children to appreciate and respect your community forest.

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High school soccer kicks off.

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THS player eclipses 1,000 points.

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Winter weather changes sub-region schedule

By Bart Moss For the FCT A major winter storm has forced local schools to reschedule sub-region basketball games.

Normally, girls sub-region games would be played Monday, followed by boys sub-region games Tuesday.

This year, however, because of significant accumulation of ice on roads and bridges, all local sub-region

games have been moved to Wednesday.

Here is the current subregion schedule for Franklin County teams: GIRLS • Belgreen will host Shoals Christian Wednesday at 4 p.m.

• Vina will travel to R.A. Hubbard Wednesday at 5 p.m.

• Phil Campbell will host Elkmont Wednesday at 5 p.m.

BOYS • Belgreen will host Covenant Christian Wednesday at 6 p.m.

• Red Bay will host Winston County Wednesday at 5 p.m.

• Russellville will host Mae Jemison Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.

With temperatures not expected to climb above freezing until noon Wednesday, more rain expected Wednesday afternoon and

temperatures diving below freezing again after midnight Thursday, there is a narrow window to get these games in before the opening round of Northwest Regionals, which are slated to begin Thursday and Friday.

The opening round of the Northwest Regionals will be at local schools this year instead of Wallace State Community College in Hanceville because of COVID-19 precautions.

PHOTO BY BART MOSS Scout Bragwell launches a three for Belgreen.

Belgreen waltzes to fifth straight area title

By Bart Moss For the FCT

The Belgreen Bulldogs had no problems winning the Class 1A, Area 14 tournament this past week, dispatching Phillips with relative ease 72-29.

The Bulldogs, winners of five-straight area titles, earned the right to host

See BELGREEN, Page B2

PHOTOS BY BART MOSS ABOVE: Vina’s Abbie Mitchell pursues Belgreen’s Noelle Willingham down the court. BELOW: Emma Dempsey shoots layup over a Vina defender.

PHOTO BY HAYDEN MOSS Phil Campbell’s Faith Cook shoots layup over Danville defender.

Bulldogs claw down Red Devils

PC girls cruise to fourth-straight area championship

Belgreen girls triumph over Vina for area title

By Bart Moss For the FCT The 10th-ranked Phil Campbell Bobcat girls cruised to their fourth-straight area title with a 61-34 win over the Danville Hawks this past week. Winners of Class 3A, Area 15, the Bobcats will host the

See PC, Page B2

Belgreen doubled up Vina in the first quarter, opening up with a 16-8 lead. The Bulldogs blew the game open in the second quarter, outscoring the Red Devils 20-2 to take a 36-10 halftime lead.

Vina trimmed Belgreen’s lead by three points in the third quarter to 52-29.

Emma Dempsey scored 13 of Belgreen’s 16 thirdquarter points, including going seven-for-10 from the free-throw line. She led the Bulldogs with 26 points.

Dempsey was followed by Noelle Willingham with 13 points. Dacota Green added seven points, Kaley Chandler six points, Bryn Scott five points, Hannah Borden two points and Morgan Vandiver two points.

Sara Harper led Vina

By Bart Moss For the FCT The Belgreen Bulldogs captured their third-straight win over the Vina Red Devils this year – and this one was for the Class 1A, Area 14 title, with the Bulldog girls winning 61-34.

The win gives eighthranked Belgreen the right to host the sub-region game against Class 1A, Area 16 runner-up Covenant Christian Wednesday at 4 p.m. Vina will travel in subregion play to the Class 1A, Area 16 winner R.A. Hubbard Wednesday at 5 p.m.

“It was a great win for us,” said Belgreen Coach Chad Green. “Vina has a good team. I feel like we have improved as the year has gone on. We lost a lot of seniors last year and had

to find our identity on this year’s team. I think we are

playing well at the right time.”

See BHS, Page B6

Red Bay boys hold off Aliceville to snatch up area title

PHOTO BY BRANNON KING Conner Warhurst takes a shot from outside against the Warriors.

By Bart Moss For the FCT

Postseason basketball got underway for the Russellville boys’ and girls’ varsity teams as they battled it out against the West Point Warriors in the Class 5A,

The Red Bay Tigers held off a late rally by the Aliceville Yellow Jackets to lay claim to the Class 2A, Area 10 championship, winning 45-37. Red Bay, winners of three straight area titles, will host the Class 2A, Area 13 runner up Winston County in the sub-region Wednesday at 5 p.m.

“We really locked them down on defense,” said Red Bay Coach John Torisky, “especially in the third

See RUSSELLVILLE, Page B3

See RED BAY, Page B3

Russellville boys take area title with win over West Point

By Brannon King For the FCT

PHOTOS BY BART MOSS LEFT: Gage Bays gets around an Aliceville defender. RIGHT: Braden Ray works the perimeter of the Aliceville defense.

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Russellville High School soccer teams return for more in 2021

By Brannon King For the FCT The 2021 AHSAA soccer season is underway, and the Russellville High School boys and girls teams are excited to be back in action after this past year’s abrupt ending because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Russellville’s varsity boys have faced tough competition already this year and have yet to allow a goal in their 3-0 start.

The Golden Tigers opened the season with a 10-0 win at Hamilton that took just over a half to put away.

Feb. 9 Russellville hosted Austin, and after a scoreless first half, the Golden Tigers picked up a 5-0 win.

Emanuel Villegas of RHS controls the ball.

Experienced goal-keeper Daniel Martinez has been solid in front of the net, and RHS got scoring from four different players in the victory over the Black Bears. Juan Cano led the way with two goals, while Jonathan Salgado, Orlando Jimenez and

Cristhian Cano scored one goal each.

“We needed a physical rough, tough game that we figured out a way to win,” said Russellville head coach Trey Stanford said.

“We made some changes at halftime formation-wise, and my guys just really

PHOTOS BY BRANNON KING Russellville’s Juan Cano tries for a goal against Austin. bought into it quickly.”

The RHS boys kept their winning streak alive with a 3-0 victory at 6A Cullman Feb. 11. The game consisted of two 30-minute halves, which was shorter than the usual half of 40 minutes,

because of bad weather.

Coach Fred Ambrosio has helped guide the Russellville girls to a 1-1 start to the season.

After a 7-0 loss at Florence to begin the year, the Lady Golden Tigers came back strong

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to defeat Hamilton by a 6-2 final score.

Kathy Sanchez and Sandra Mateo had two goals apiece in the win over the Aggies. Also scoring for RHS were Ashley Garcia and Myrium Garcia.

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Class 1A, Area 16 runner-up Covenant Christian in the sub-region Wednesday at 6pm.

“You never want to take winning for granted,” said Belgreen Coach Marty Cooper. “Our kids appreciate every win and any kind of championship you can win in a year like this has been. It has been an incredible year for everyone to endure.”

Fifth-ranked Belgreen (22-2) led Phillips 15-6 at the end of the first quarter, but the Bulldogs put the game away in the second quarter.

Collin Bonner scored 17 points to help Belgreen outscore Phillips 28-5 in the second quarter and take a 43-11 halftime lead. The Bulldogs extended their lead to 62-22 by the end of the third quarter.

Bonner led the Bulldogs with 25 points.

Will Bonner followed with 11 points. Isac Willingham finished the games with eight points; Canaan Stough had seven points; Alex Betts got six points; and Jordan Wright had four points. Will Donahoe and Austin James scored three points each.

PHOTO BY BART MOSS Belgreen’s Will Bonner drives around Phillips defenders.

Scout Bragwell and Hadden Taylor added two points each. Carson Cox scored one point.

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IN THE SHOALS

PHOTO BY HAYDEN MOSS A Danville defender gives chase to Phil Campbell point guard Caitlynn Mills.

Class 3A, Area 16, runnerup Elkmont Wednesday at 6 p.m.

“I’m proud of the girls,”

said Phil Campbell Coach Craig Thomas. “They have worked hard and had to endure a lot this year. We

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have all of our goals ahead of us. We have to stay focused and treat every game like it is our last.”

Phil Campbell put the game away early, racing out to a 21-9 lead at the end of the first quarter and extending their lead to 31-13 at halftime. The Bobcats continued to put distance between themselves and the Hawks, taking a 45-21 lead by the end of the third quarter.

Katie Thomas led Phil Campbell with 17 points. She was followed

by Olivia Taylor with 10 points. Trinity Thomas added eight points.

Madison Branch and Abbie Garrison scored six points each. Makayla Baker added four points.

Caitlynn Mills and Gracie Vickery scored three points each. Kenner Scott and Allie Herring added two points each.

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Russellville

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PHOTO BY BRANNON KING LEFT: Jenna Whitfield battles the West Point defense. RIGHT: A group of Golden Tigers show off the area championship hardware. BELOW: Nicholas McSpadden and Jeb Bishop celebrate after cutting down the net.

Area 15 tournament.

After a bye in round one, the top-seeded RHS boys hosted West Point Feb. 12 in the area championship game, and the Golden Tigers got a 68-64 win.

Earlier in the week, the Lady Golden Tigers traveled to West Point and fell to the Lady Warriors in the first round by an 81-42 final score to end the season for the RHS girls.

In the boys’ game, Russellville faced the task of playing West Point without senior Brooks Scott. The starter and key contributor suffered an ankle sprain in practice leading up to the game. Fellow senior Jeb Bishop, however, stepped up in a big way, scoring 26 points to lead the team to victory.

Russellville (15-7) got off to a fast start and used pressure defense to set the early pace. The Golden Tigers jumped out to a 23-12 firstquarter advantage, and Russellville led 39-28 at the half.

West Point heated up in the second half, outscoring the Golden Tigers 20-19 in the third period and kept the pressure on Russellville with a 16-10 fourth quarter, but RHS held on for the victory.

Along with his offensive contributions, Bishop additionally had an important block of a West Point shot and a deflection on defense down the stretch.

Chandler Dyas joined Bishop in double figure scoring with 16.

Eli Gipson and Boots McCulloch added nine points each. Conner Warhurst made the most of his opportunity to start because of Scott’s injury, and he scored

eight points.

“It was a heck of a dogfight tonight,” said Russellville head coach Patrick Odom. “I knew they wouldn’t go away.

They made shots, but our guys, even in the absence of one of our best players, found a way to win, and that’s been the character of this group all year.”

RHS now advances to sub-regional play for the fourth time in six years and will matchup with Mae Jemison at Russellville. The Jaguars fell to Lee-Huntsville in the Area 16 title game.

The West Point girls were simply too much for Russellville. The Lady Warriors dominated the game, leading 31-8 at the end of the first quarter and 53-21 at the half. The WP advantage grew to 72-30 after three quarters before Russellville outscored the Warriors 12-9 in the game’s final quarter.

Russellville (3-20) got scoring from eight differ-

Red Bay quarter. We were able to limit them to just two points, and that was big.

Braden got hot and hit three three-pointers, which helped us get a good lead.”

Aliceville led Red Bay 13-11 at the end of the first quarter, but Red Bay’s Braden Ray scored five straight points in the second quarter to give the Tigers a 15-14 lead.

A reverse layup by Gage Bays gave the Tigers a 22-17 lead with 2:15 to go in the second quarter.

The Yellow Jackets battled back and banked in a three-pointer at the buzzer to tie the game 22-22 at halftime.

Ray opened the second half with two threepointers to give Red Bay a 28-22 lead. A layup by

ent players. Leah Rushing led the squad with 12 points. Anna Beth Oliver and Jayna Poss scored nine apiece, and Jenna Whitfield added six.

Avery Watts had three, and she was followed by Ashlyn James, Amaya Carter and Jacey Moore with one point each.

“It just didn’t go our way tonight,” said Russellville head coach Jermaine Groce. “We talked about what we’re going to do to take the next step and the type of things that we need to do and prepare for in order to beat a team like this and advance to the next round.”

The Russellville girls had a young team in 202021, and Groce said hopes are high that the future is bright. “We only lose one senior, so we bring back a good group of kids.

Hopefully, they got a lot of experience this year, and that experience can turn into some W’s next year,” Groce added.

Let the sunshine in.

Continued from page B1 Lane Shewbart and another three by Ray extended the Tigers’ lead to 33-23 with 2:43 to go in the third quarter.

As the third quarter closed, a screen and roll layup by Carson Corum gave the Tigers their biggest lead of the night, 37-25.

Aliceville wasn’t finished. The Yellow Jackets swarmed back late in the fourth quarter, cutting Red Bay’s lead to four with just less than a minute to play in the game. Red Bay, however, held off the late rally at the free throw line, winning 45-37.

“We really focused on protecting the ball and did really well executing for much of the game,” said Torisky. “We had a stretch in the fourth quar-

ter where we lost our composure a little bit. I called a timeout to settle them down. I told them we have five seniors on the court, and we need to play like seniors.

“Fortunately, Gage Bays had a huge steal, and Lane Shewbart and Hunter Burks hit some key free throws down the stretch.”

Ray led Red Bay with 19 points. He was followed by Shewbart with nine points. Andrew Ray, Jalen Vinson and Landon Glover scored four points each. Bays, Corum and Burks finished with two points each.

In the semifinals, Red Bay beat Lamar County 66-48. Ray led with 22 points. Shewbart, Vinson and Burks added 10 points each.

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Seeking a Ranch Hand to help with the daily operation of a stocker/backgrounding cattle operation located in Russellville, AL. Responsibilities include but not limited to: processing, sorting, doctoring, and feeding cattle; running equipment; equipment and property maintenance. Please contact Cheri, Reeder Cattle Company at 806-753-4533 or email cheri@reedercattle.com Drivers Wanted

LOCAL DRIVER Monday-Friday DAY SHIFT MUST have Class B CDL + Tanker/Hazmat Endorsements and Current TSA Background Check.

Great Benefits! email: leslie@psibuds.com

Rentals

Now Available! Accessible, Affordable Apartments for Adults with Disabilities and Qualifying Seniors.

Rent includes: heat, water and trash removal.

1-800-466-7722 Equal Housing/Handicapped Accessible Florence: Furnished one bedroom Apartment. Cable, washer, and utilities furnished. References required, no pets/no smoking. $500 per month, plus deposit. 256-764-6109.

FURNISHED GUESTSUITES NIGHTLY or monthly. One or two bedrooms, all inclusive. Park Place, 256386-5504.

MCCORKLE’S LOFTS APARTMENTS Furnished and Unfurnished units available March 1st .

Call 256-333-0975 for more information.

MONTREAT APARTMENTS 1850 Darby Dr. Florence, AL

1st Month’s Rent

FREE

CLOSE TO UNA SMITH-WOOD Apartments 1 - 2 bedrooms 256-764-4228 or 256-335-4228

Warehouse & Office Space DECATUR: 201 1ST AVENUE Office Space for lease with 50mbs up/down fiber in the Decatur Daily office building, 201 First Ave., Decatur. Three (3) separate units or consolidate: 502 sq. ft., 620 sq. ft. and 2240 sq. ft. - total 3300+/-. Common bathrooms and breakroom and ample parking.

Gross Rent includes utilities and basic janitorial.

Walking distance of food and Decatur’s entertainment district. Contact Scott 334-799-1582.

WAREHOUSE/STORE SPACE For Rent, 1,400 sq. ft., $300 per month. Hwy. 43, Greenhill area - one mile past Rogers School, 931-279-3154.

Real Estate

Accepting Applications Seniors 62 and over or mobility impaired.

One bedroom.

Rent based on income.

Equal Housing Opportunity Handicapped Accessible NORTH FLORENCE: FOR RENT 2 bdrm Apartments. Appliances, Washer/Dryer connections. $450-$495 plus deposit.

256-764-3986.

Russell De Villa Apartments

1bdrm & 2 bdrm Accepting Applications Mon. & Wed. 8am-4pm Rent based on Income Background checks for •Credit •Criminal •Past Landlords 256-332-7873

1300 S. Montgomery Ave. Sheffield, AL 35660 256-386-4196 www.helenkeller.com

Williamsburg Apartments 1 bdrm., 1 ba., $490 month 2 bdrm., 1 ba., $525 month 2 bdrm., 1.5 ba., $550 month with Washer and Dryer connections, Ceiling Fans.

Muscle Shoals 2500 E. Avalon Ave., 256-381-6014

WILLOW BEND APARTMENTS

100 Willow Bend Plaza, Russellville 1 Bedroom-$330 2 Bedrooms-$387 3 Bedrooms-$435 Security deposit required for qualified individuals 256-332-7171 Call for more information Monday-Friday 1pm-5pm

WINDSOR APARTMENTS

111 Hospital Rd NE, Red Bay 1 Bedroom - $380 2 Bedrooms - $426 3 Bedrooms - $476 Security deposit required for qualified individuals Please call

256-356-4889

for more information Monday-Friday 1 pm - 5 pm Houses For Rent

FLORENCE: 318 Georgia Ave 3 bdrm, 2ba., will take Sec. 8, references required before rent, $600 a month, Call 256-6481702

MUSCLE SHOALS ESTATE SALE: 3072 Bainbridge Rd., Thurs., Fri. & Sat. 8am-noon.

Some Tools, Furniture, Glassware, Canning Jars, Drum Set, Electronics, CDs, Videos, Office Desk and more!

Cemetery Lots & Flowers

3 side-by-side double depth plots in Tri-Cities Memorial Garden of Gethsemane. Will sell separately or together. $1,700 each. 256-764-1799 or 513-550-8585.

CEMETERY PLOTS FOR SALE at Colbert Memorial Gardens, Garden of Christus, spaces 1 through 4 available, lot 186-A section 1, $2,000 each, located in Colbert County Hwy 43, 256810-9102 Greenview Cemetery Florence, available 3 side-by-side plots, front row, monument section, $2,000 ea or $5,000 for all 3.

256-762-5744.

SHEFFIELD/ OAK WOOD CEMETERY two side by side plots, $1,600 for both, 256-3537178 THREE CEMETERY LOTS IN Colbert Memorial Gardens, Tuscumbia, AL. The Garden of Rest, $5,500 for all. Please call 256-6277202.

TWO cemetery plots, Tri-Cities Memorial, Garden of Ever Lasting Life, lot 220-D, units 1 & 2, section 4, $4,000 for both. 256757-2312.

TWO MAUSOLEUM CRYPTS in Tri-Cities Gardens, Florence, AL. Deluxe Companion Bldg.-Section F, Crypt# 27 & 28, Level 2, $8,000, 256-443-9635

IF YOU HAVE FUR BABY FEVER, Call Bebe’s Precious Pups.

Many breeds available.

256-200-0310.

USE ToneKote for cats & dogs to stop shedding, scratching and insure a warm winter coat!

Longrider Supply Co. www.kennelvax.com

Recreation Campers, RV’s & Accessories

I BUY CAMPERS, TRAILERS & MOTOR HOMES All Types. Ready to go, or if they need work.

for

$$ FAST $$ $$ CASH $$ Call Lawrence 931-242-3135 (local number) Fitness Equipment

Best in Home Fitness: Sole E35 Elliptical Trainer Excellent Condition $500.

256-566-4836 (Decatur, AL) Guns & Rifles

Furniture

3 bed, 2 full bath, fully furnished, full brick, w/ 2 car garage, all new appliances, located in Guntersville, call 256-506-9379

Wrangler black couch 4 piece with consoles, and love seat $2,500. German orange couch with built-in storage and bed $2,500. Tempurpedic king mattress with king bed with built-in side drawers, and 2 side tables $2,500. Brown round table with 4 chairs $200. 256-293-9498.

OUTBOARD MOTORS 90 HP Nissan. Extra Long (25”) shaft.

Power Trim. Controls included.

One runs. One for parts. $3000 for both. See at Scott’s Marine, 3519 Florence Blvd., Florence, AL 256-272-7084.

Acreage, Farms, & Lots

Miscellaneous

LARGE BUILDING LOT, Crossno Ct., Sheffield. Great location, lots of privacy, sewer hook-up, $13,000. Call 256-383-2346

CHINESE SNOWBALL BUSHES HAVE ARRIVED! Three gallon pots, $24.95 Longrider Supply Company Florence, AL 256-767-6068

Merchandise

FLORENCE MONUMENT CO. GRANITE and Bronze Memorials, we also cut death dates. 1950 Helton Dr., Florence. 256-7665118

Semi-retired couple looking for small lake cabin to rent while home is under construction.

Call or text 256-426-3313.

Antiques & Collectibles

COLLECTOR WANTS TO BUY authentic Indian arrow heads and artifacts, will pay top price, Call 731-549-3262 or 731-5494015 Appliances

BUYING BROKEN WASHERS AND Dryers. No Front Loads, 256-275-7699.

Auctions

TOWN CREEK: APARTMENTS IS accepting applications for 1, 2 and 3 bdrm.

Rent based on income.

Equal Housing Opportunity.

256-685-3360

Garage & Yard Sales

12 Gun- gun cabinet with glass doors and locks, looks new.

Can send photos, if required, call for dimensions, $250.

256-349-9775.

Real Estate Wanted

Homes For Sale- Guntersville

256-767-2211

Apartments For Rent

FOR RENT: NORTH FLORENCE, 243 Roosevelt Ave., Good neighborhood, 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, fenced in backyard, closed in carport, $650 per month +deposit,, 256710-1669 or 256-710-1694 HOME FOR RENT: Underwood/PETERSVILLE area, 2 bedroom, 2 bath. Country setting on horse farm, two pets accepted with $200 non-refundable deposit, $650 per month, $650 deposit, current credit report required, 256-627-7551 or 256-627-7552 Nice HOME in Historic area, Florence. Zoned for business, 4 bdrm., 2 ba., $950 per month plus deposit. 256-394-6227.

AUCTION SAT., FEB. 27, 202 1 at 10:00 am 294 Old Florence Pulaski Rd., Leoma, TN 38468 ----------------------------------OFFERING: *2016 Ford F-250 Lariat 4x4; *John Deere Gator XUV; *2006 Sundowner Stock Trailer with tack room; *10 ft.

Stock Trailer; *1975 Dalton Stock Trailer, 18 ft., 2002 Silver Star 4-horse with living quarters; *Kubota M9000 Utility Trailer; *John Deere 2955 Tractor; *Bush Hog 230082; *John Deere 1008 Bushhog; *7 to Better Built Trailer with ramps; *16 ft. Trailer.

----------------------------------Tony Neill, Auctioneer TN#1101 & AL#5441, Broker 731-926-3133 cell/text 731412-2344, tneillauction@ gmail.com, 225 Dude Dr., Savannah, TN 38372, Visit: www.tonyneill.hibid.com.

Micah Gray, Aff. Auctioneer, TN#6531, 731-610-8657.

Garry Edgin, Auctioneer, TN#5479 & AL#1842, 256412-1947, Cherokee, AL. HOMEFRONT REALTY & AUCTION, Jerry Kiddy, Auctioneer/Broker, TN#201, 931-7624663 cell/text 931-242-3894, 714 N. Military Ave., Suite 101, Lawrenceburg, TN. 38456.

David Oliver, Owner, 931-446-0062.

--------------------------------Terms: Cash or good check.

Offering at Auction by live bidding (NO BUYERS PREMIUM) or Online Bidding (10% BUYERS PREMIUM) at www.tonyneill.hibid.com, Inspect and be prepar ed to BUY. All equipment sells as-is.

Estate Sales

Estate Sale FRI&sat Friday Feb 12 8am-5pm & Saturday Feb 13 8am-3pm. 1016 Bearden St Albertville, follow signs from 431

SUDOKU

NASCAR MEMORABILIA 1988-2005 CARD Sets & Dye Cast; Also Baseball Cards and Comic Books, too much to list! $8,500 for all. Text only 256436-0625. solid wood formal dining room set with 6 chairs. Matching hutch, $800 for both. 256-2808989.

Lawn & Garden

2004 WHITE ZERO TURN MOWER, 50” cut, 23hp Briggs, runs good, cuts good, $950 OBO, Call 256-275-2276 Kubota ZG 222 Zero Turn Pro commercial mower, heavy duty, 23 Kubota engine, drive shaft to HD 48’ in hydraulic deck, low 400 hours. Cost $9,200- take $3,950. 256-810-7238

Lake and Pond Fish FOR STOCKING. Bass, Bluegill, Shell Cracker, Catfish, Grass Carp, Minnows and Other Species. We Deliver! CALL FOR PRICES! 615-977-0752.

Machinery & Tools

Boats, Motors & Accessories

Transportation Auto Parts & Service

WANTED DEAD OR ALIVE! Junk batteries, $5 each. Ranger Battery Co. 426 Royal Avenue.

256-766-0473 WANTED DEAD OR ALIVE! Junk batteries, $5 each. Ranger Battery Co. 426 Royal Avenue.

256-766-0473 Autos Wanted

WE BUY JUNK AND Repairable Vehicles with titles.

Call Ron 256-275-6540 WE BUY JUNK AND Repairable Vehicles with titles.

Call Ron 256-275-6540 Autos For Sale

CHRYSLER: TOWN & COUNTRY, 2012 $22,000. Chrysler Town & Country Handicap Van. AMS side entry power bi-folding handicap ramp. 124,000 miles.

Excellent Condition. 256-4121122 or 256-284-5287 HONDA: CIVIC EX, 2004 $5,250. 4 door, automatic, 80K actual miles, Michelin Tires, just serviced. 256-527-2125.

HYUNDAI: ELANTRA, 2010 $7,250. GLS, 4 door, automatic, ONLY 70K miles, NEW TIRES AND BRAKES, Super condition! 256-527-2125.

RETIRING! ELECTRICAL AND AUTOMATION controls and software for sale, Call 256-6272120, Tuscumbia Trailers 27 FOOT FLATBED GOOSENECK trailer, new radial tires, $1,800 OBO, 256-4837659, Florence Farm Equipment

Pre Spring Specials!

•International 6 row planter with fertilizer boxes, very clean, $3,9 50.

•Alis chamler 2 row, no till planter, $1 ,450.

•Titan 7’ HD tiller $2,350. •Kubota BX2380 tractor 2019, 4x4, diesel with loader, same as new, $1 2,900.

•Kubota ZG222 Zero Turn commercial mower, like new, $3,950.

•8’ Cultipacker, $650.

•10’ Cultimulcher packer, $850.

•Wood backhoe, 3pt hitch self contained with pump, nice, $3, 450.

•2 new Kubota front-end loader for 25-50 HP (call). •22’ equipment trailer, $2,150 - good RTV hauler. •Gooseneck dump trailer, 10ton tandem axle, 6’ sides, like new, cost $16,000 - take $6,950.

•15’ TYE grain drill, $5,900.

256-810-7238 Feed, Seed & Hay

Horse hay $3.50 ea. We have compost manure.

256-603-2415. (Trinity) Square Bales, Fescue, Orchard grass mix, good, tight, $4 each.

Can Deliver, 256-522-3899

HYUNDAI: SONATA, 2012 $7,500. Limited Edition, 103,500 miles, 1 owner John 256-366-1627 Call only.

JEEP: WRANGLER, 2016 $27,900. Wrangler Willys 38,000 miles, excellent condition, call 256-627-9683.

KIA: SOUL, 2013 $8,200. EX deluxe fully loaded, almost every option. moonroof, a/c, p/s, p/b. tilt/telescopic wheel. am/ fm, cd, mp3,infinity audio system with uvo, bluetooth. front air bags with full length side curtain air bags. cruise control.

18”wheels, desert sand exterior color with black cloth interior. one owner, no wrecks or damage. very good condition. 113k miles . 2.0L engine with auto. trans. 256-762-2161.

WANTED Dead or Alive Junk Batteries $5.00 each Ranger Battery Co. 426 S. Royal Ave., Florence, AL 256-766-0473 Sport Utility Vehicles

JEEP: LIBERTY, 2006 $6,250.

Sport, 4 door, V6, automatic, 92K actual miles, Excellent Condition! 256-527-2125.

Pets/Supplies/ Services

Trucks

AKC registered White German Shepherd puppies $700 ea., 6 wks. ~Ready Now!~, 256-274-1107. Addison Beautiful DOBERMAN PUPPIES, just in time for Valentine’s.

Chocolate and Black & Tan, $400, 256-383-5881 or 256980-5061.

BOSTON BLUE HEELERS Mother is full-blooded Boston Terrier and father is full-blooded miniature Blue Heeler. Great cattle dogs. $200 256-8108246 CAT SITTING SERVICE: Will come to kitty’s home, fill bowls, scoop litter, give meds., scratch ears, 256-412-6982

CHEVROLET: AVALANCHE, 2005 Runs great, recent tune up to include injectors, solenoid, new plugs, wires.

Oil changes regularly. New brakes, 3 yrs. old, very little rust.

Well maintained and blue book value $4,200, asking $3,500.

256-822-4840.

Wanted: A serviceable older pick up. Model year: 1993-2006.

Make: Ford, Chevy or Dodge.

Straight shift or Automatic. 256436-4442.

February 17, 2021 Vans/Buses

CHRYSLER: TOWN & COUNTRY Touring, 2015 $11,900. 71K miles, Like New! 256-431-2845.

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AUCTION LAND - Saturday, February 27, 11:00 a.m.- 195 acres to be offered in 7 parcels and as Entirety, 5 parcels sell “ABSOLUTE,” Lamar County, Kennedy, Alabama. Call for more information: 205-8224229. Redmont Auction & Land Co., Eddie Propst Lic # 1161.

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COMPUTER & IT Training Program! Train online to get the skills to become a Computer & Help Desk Professional now!

Now offering a $10,000 Scholarship for qualified applicants.

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DRIVE OUT Breast Cancer: Donate a car or boat today! Receive maximum value of write off for your taxes. Running or not! All conditions accepted.

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FREON WANTED: We pay $$$ for cylinders and cans. R12 R500 R11 R113 R114. Convenient. Certified Professionals.

Call (312) 291-9169 or visit RefrigerantFinders.com.

FROZEN RAW BEEF In Bulk For Your Pets. $1.50/Pound.

Call Mike, 334-414-7297.

JOBS AVAILABLE now with Alabama Department of Corrections. Opportunity to earn up to $7500 in bonuses! Competitive benefits package. Get started today! Visit adocjobs.us.

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Public Notice ADVERTISEMENT FOR RE-BIDDING NEW BASEBALL FACILITY FOR BELGREEN HIGH SCHOOL FOR THE FRANKLIN COUNTY SCHOOLS RUSSELLVILLE, AL MCKEE PROJECT NO. 2020221 The sealed proposal shall be received by Mr. Greg Hamilton, Superintendent at the Franklin County Schools office located at 500 Coffee Avenue NE, Russellville, AL 35653; Phone: 256-332-1360, until 2:00 PM, Thursday, March 11, 2021, then opened and read aloud.

days. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to waive technical errors if, in the Owners judgment, the best interests of the Owner will thereby be promoted.

A certified check or Bid Bond payable to Franklin County Schools in an amount not less than five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid, but in no event more than $10,000.00 must accompany the bidder’s sealed proposal. Performance and statutory labor and material payment bonds will be required at the signing of the Contract.

All bidders bidding in amounts exceeding that established by the State Licensing Board for General Contractors must be licensed under the provisions of Title 34, Chapter 8, Code of Alabama, 1975, and must show evidence of license before bidding or bid will not be received or considered by the Architect.

All bidders shall show such evidence by clearly displaying current license number on the outside of sealed envelope in which the proposal is delivered.

PDF’s of the project can be requested by going to our website www.mckeeassoc.com and selecting “Project Bid List” then continue to Projects Menu, select the project by name. Select “Click here to Request Drawings and Bid Information”. Fill out the form to the right to request bid documents. Once the request form has been received, instruction will be provided so that the documents may be viewed on-line and printed by General Contractors, Sub Contractors and Suppliers. Documents published thru this procedure are the only documents endorsed by the Architect. The Architect is unable to monitor, confirm and maintain other websites that provide documents. Addendums will be provided to entities that have CONFIRMED bidding for this particular project. The Architect retains ownership and copyrights of the documents. If bidders require printed sets, the following shall apply: Submit to the Architect at mckeeplans@gmail.com the companies name, first & last name, phone number, address, project name & number along with a deposit of $150.00 per set. The deposit shall be refunded for each set returned in reusable condition within ten days after bid opening.

All RFI’s and RFA’s regarding the bid documents shall be sent and addressed thru emails found on the RFI and RFA forms in the project manual. NOTE: ONLY THE RFI AND RFA FORMS IN THE PROJECT MANUAL WILL BE ACCEPTED. The Architect will not accept inquires via telephone or fax.

Completion Time: See Scope of Work Section in Project Manual.

Supervision: Contractor to provide Superintendent(s) to ensure proper supervision for all work.

Owner: Mr. Greg Hamilton, Superintendent Franklin County Schools 500 Coffee Avenue NE Russellville, AL 35653 Phone: 256-332-1360 Architect: McKee and Associates, Architecture and Interior Design 631 South Hull Street Montgomery, Alabama 36104 Phone: 334.834.9933 Franklin County Times February 17, 24, and March 03, 2021.

LEGAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING OF THE FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSION Regarding Economic Development Action under Alabama Constitutional Amendment 772 Notice is hereby given that the Franklin County Commission will hold a public hearing at 6:00 P.M. on Thursday, February 25, 2021, in the Franklin County Commission Elizabeth Lucas Courthouse Annex Conference Room, located at 405 Jackson Avenue North, Russellville, Alabama.

The Franklin County Commission has been the owner of an older optic fiber/internet line that runs to Franklin County businesses located in an industrial park area. Through various economic development incentives granted in the past, the Commission has had to expend funding each month to help subsidize the internet service to the businesses in that area.

Since the original fiber was installed, technology has improved granting broader broadband use at increased speeds.

The existing industries and/ or plants have requested the Franklin County Commission to assist them in upgrading the fiber options that are available to them. Amendment 772 is ratified for the promotion of economic and industrial development by County Commissioners, they are able to favorably help those existing businesses, which will not only save jobs but, hopefully, help attract new jobs in the future.

All General Contractors bidding this project shall be required to visit the site and examine all existing conditions prior to submitting their proposal. All Bidders shall have general liability and workman’s compensation insurance.

There will be approximately eight businesses representing 60 immediate jobs being served with this upgrade. These businesses include Alaco Sales, Distinctive Designs, Divine Baptist Church, Garrett Welding, Russellville Mini Storage, Blue Star Ready Mix, Warehouse Furniture, and Northwest Alabama Livestock Auction.

The project shall be bid excluding taxes. Bids must be submitted on proposal forms furnished by the Architect or copies thereof. No bid may be withdrawn after scheduled closing for receipt of bids for a period of sixty (60) days. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to waive technical errors

The Franklin County Commission and its Probate Judge believe that keeping jobs and attracting new jobs should be a top priority for the Franklin County Commission and they hereby use the economic opportunities available to them through Amendment 772 to allow a private internet company,

portunities available to them through Amendment 772 to allow a private internet company, known as Spectrum, to service these existing industries and help them to attract new industry.

The Franklin County Commission will be authorized to expend $58,000.00 under the authority of Amendment 772 to help with a one-time installment with an existing business in the area and then the Franklin County Commission will no longer be required to subsidize any existing customer or new customers in the area’s internet use.

The Franklin County Commission will no longer be in the internet business and that it will strictly be private business to private business thereby creating a savings of both the taxpayer’s dollars and also creating a better public benefit to enhance the economic development abilities of the industrial park area.

of January, 2021, by Hon- KI LYNN FRANKLIN, deceased, Franklin County day Times • www.franklincountytimes.com • B5 orable Barry Moore, Judge of on the 11th day of February, PUBLIC NOTICE ESTATE OF BENTON GUYTON JR, deceased Case# 21-0019 PROBATE COURT OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, ALABAMA Letters Testamentary of said deceased having been granted to Judy Guyton, as Executor of the Estate of BENTON GUYTON JR, deceased, on the 12th day of February, 2021, by Honorable Barry Moore, Judge of Probate Court of Franklin County, Alabama. Notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate are hereby required to present the same within time allowed by law or the same will be barred.

Franklin County Times February 17, 24, and March 03, 2021.

PUBLIC NOTICE

Franklin County Times February 17, 2021.

ESTATE OF Betty Stout Jackson, deceased Case# 21-0006

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

PROBATE COURT OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, ALABAMA Take notice that the Letters Testamentary having been granted by the Franklin County Judge of Probate, Barry Moore, on the 26th day of January, 2021 to Debra Jackson Montgomery Fretwell, as Personal Representative of the Estate of Betty Stout Jackson, Deceased.

Notice is hereby given that all persons having claim against the Estate are hereby required to present the same within the time allowed by law or the same will be barred.

The Russellville Planning and Zoning Commission will meet on March 2, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. at the City Hall Auditorium located at 304 North Jackson Avenue in Russellville, Alabama.

The purpose of this meeting is to make a recommendation to the Russellville City Council to consider rezoning the property of Sibley Oil Properties, LLC located at parcel number 02-0420-3-000-003.005. Property is East of Hwy 43- 200 feet and at the bottom of the bank and fronting Mustang Drive (4.5-5 Acres) Business (B-2) to Residential (R-3).

Franklin County Times February 17, and 24, 2021.

Notice to Contractors Federal Aid Project No. STPAA-0187(501) FRANKLIN COUNTY, ALABAMA Sealed bids will be received by the Director of Transportation at the office of the Alabama Department of Transportation, Montgomery, Alabama until 10:00 AM on February 26, 2021 and at that time publicly opened for constructing the Micro- Milling, Resurfacing, and Traffic Stripe on SR-187 from the Marion County Line to the intersection of SR-172 in Hodges.

Length 1.118 mi.

The total amount of uncompleted work under contract to a contractor must not exceed the amount of his or her qualification certificate.

The Entire Project Shall Be Completed In Thirty (30) Working Days. A 4.00% DBE Contract Obligation Is Required.

A Bidding Proposal may be purchased for $5.00. Plans may be purchased for $2.00 per set.

Plans and Proposals are available at the Alabama Department of Transportation, 1409 Coliseum Boulevard, Room E-108, Montgomery, AL 36110. Checks should be made payable to the Alabama Department of Transportation. Plans and Proposals will be mailed only upon receipt of remittance. No refunds will be made.

Minimum wage rates for this project have been pre-determined by the Secretary of Labor and are set forth in the advertised specifications. This project is subject to the contract work hours and Safety Standards Act and its implementing regulations.

Cashier’s check or bid bond for 5% of bid (maximum $50,000.00) made payable to the Alabama Department of Transportation must accompany each bid as evidence of good faith.

The bracket range is shown only to provide general financial information to contractors and bonding companies concerning the project’s complexity and size. This Bracket should not be used in preparing a bid, nor will this bracket have any bearing on the decision to award this contract.

The Bracket Estimate On This Project Is From $319,046 To $389,945 .

The proposed work shall be performed in conformity with the rules and regulations for carrying out the Federal Highway Act. Plans and Specifications are on file in Room E-108 of the Alabama Department of Transportation at Montgomery, Alabama 36110.

In accordance with the rules and regulations of The Alabama Department of Transportation, proposals will be issued only to prequalified contractors or their authorized representatives, upon requests that are received before 10 AM., on the day previous to the day of opening of bids.

The bidder’s proposal must be submitted on the complete original proposal furnished him or her by the Alabama Department of Transportation.

The Alabama Department of Transportation, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. 2000D TO 2000D-4 and Title 49 code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, Subtitle A, Office of The Secretary, Part 21, nondiscrimination in federally-assisted programs of the Department of Transportation issued pursuant to such act, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively insure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, minority business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin in consideration for an award.

The right to reject any or all bids is reserved.

JOHN R. COOPER Transportation Director Franklin County Times February 10, 17, and 24, 2021.

Franklin County Times February 03, 10, and 17, 2021.

PUBLIC NOTICE ESTATE OF Ella Mae Swann, deceased Case# 21-0005 PROBATE COURT OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, ALABAMA Letters of Administration of said deceased, Ella Mae Swann, having been granted to Sandra Swann Nichols, Administrator, on the 25th day of January, 2021, by Honorable Barry Moore, Judge of Probate Court of Franklin County, Alabama.

Notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate are hereby required to present the same within time allowed by law or the same will be barred.

Franklin County Times February 03, 10, and 17, 2021.

PUBLIC NOTICE ESTATE OF Ellen Delaine Trapp, deceased Case# 21-0011 PROBATE COURT OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, ALABAMA Letters Testamentary of said deceased having been granted to Charles Bradley Trapp, as Administrator of the Estate of Ellen Delaine Trapp, deceased, on the 8th day of February, 2021, by Honorable Barry Moore, Judge of Probate Court of Franklin County, Alabama.

Notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate are hereby required to present the same within time allowed by law or the same will be barred.

Franklin County Times February 10, 17, and 24, 2021.

PUBLIC NOTICE ESTATE OF Gladys Parker, deceased Case# 20-0124

Probate Court of Franklin County, Alabama. Notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate are hereby required to present the same within time allowed by law or the same will be barred.

Franklin County Times February 03, 10, and 17, 2021.

PUBLIC NOTICE ESTATE OF NETTIE FAYE BENDALL, Deceased Case# 21-0018 PROBATE COURT OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, ALABAMA Letters of Administration of said deceased having been granted to Diane B Denson, as Administrator of the Estate of Nettie Faye Bendall, deceased, on the 12th day of February, 2021, by Honorable Barry Moore, Judge of Probate Court of Franklin County, Alabama. Notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate are hereby required to present the same within time allowed by law or the same will be barred.

Franklin County Times February 17, 24, and March 03, 2021.

PUBLIC NOTICE ESTATE OF Raymond Edwin Patrick, deceased Case# 21-0016 PROBATE COURT OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, ALABAMA Letters Testamentary of said deceased having been granted to Jason Patrick, as Executor of the Estate of Raymond Edwin Patrick, deceased, on the 10th day of February, 2021, by Honorable Barry Moore, Judge of Probate Court of Franklin County, Alabama. Notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate are hereby required to present the same within time allowed by law or the same will be barred.

Franklin County Times February 17, 24, and March 03, 2021.

PUBLIC NOTICE ESTATE OF Richard O. Rowland, deceased Case# 20-0125 PROBATE COURT OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, ALABAMA

Letters Testamentary of said deceased, Richard O. Rowland, having been granted to the undersigned, Constance Cole, on the 26th day of January, 2021, by Honorable Barry Moore, Judge of Probate Court of Franklin County, Alabama.

Notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate are hereby required to present the same within time allowed by law or the same will be barred.

Franklin County Times February 03, 10, and 17, 2021.

PUBLIC NOTICE ESTATE OF Rosa L. Snider, deceased Case# 21-0008 PROBATE COURT OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, ALABAMA Letters Testamentary of said deceased, Rosa L. Snider, having been granted to the undersigned, James K. Sumerel, Executor on the 3rd day of February, 2021, by Honorable Barry Moore, Judge of Probate Court of Franklin County, Alabama. Notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate are hereby required to present the same within time allowed by law or the same will be barred.

Franklin County Times February 10, 17, and 24, 2021.

PUBLIC NOTICE

Letters Testamentary of said deceased, Gladys Parker, having been granted to the undersigned, Melissa Swindle, on the 2nd day of December 2020, by Honorable Barry Moore, Judge of Probate Court of Franklin County, Alabama. Notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate are hereby required to present the same within time allowed by law or the same will be barred.

ESTATE OF Sandra June Dempsey Beasley, Deceased Case# 21-0015 PROBATE COURT OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, ALABAMA Letters of Administration of said deceased having been granted to Angela Suzanne Beasley Boyd, as Administrator of the Estate of Sandra June Dempsey Beasley, deceased, on the 10th day of February, 2021, by Honorable Barry Moore, Judge of Probate Court of Franklin County, Alabama. Notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate are hereby required to present the same within time allowed by law or the same will be barred.

Franklin County Times February 03, 10, and 17, 2021.

Franklin County Times February 17, 24, and March 03, 2021.

PROBATE COURT OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, ALABAMA

PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE ESTATE OF Granville Talmage LeMay, deceased Case# 21-0012 PROBATE COURT OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, ALABAMA Letters of Administration of said deceased having been granted to Gloria Herring LeMay, as Administrator of the Estate of Granville Talmage LeMay, deceased, on the 8th day of February, 2021, by Honorable Barry Moore, Judge of Probate Court of Franklin County, Alabama.

Notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate are hereby required to present the same within time allowed by law or the same will be barred.

Franklin County Times February 10, 17, and 24, 2020.

PUBLIC NOTICE ESTATE OF James Authur, deceased Case# 20-0121 PROBATE COURT OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, ALABAMA Letters Testamentary of said deceased, James Authur, having been granted to the undersigned, Todd Authur, on the 26th day of January, 2021, by Honorable Barry Moore, Judge of Probate Court of Franklin Coun-

ESTATE OF VIKKI LYNN FRANKLIN, Deceased Case# 21-0014 PROBATE COURT OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, ALABAMA Letters of Administration of said deceased having been granted to OSCAR FRANKLIN, as Administrator of the Estate of VIKKI LYNN FRANKLIN, deceased, on the 11th day of February, 2021, by Honorable Barry Moore, Judge of Probate Court of Franklin County, Alabama.

SUDOKU Notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate are hereby required to present the same within time allowed by law or the same will be barred.

Franklin County Times February 17, 24, and March 03, 2021.

2021, by Honorable Barry Moore, Judge of Probate Court of Franklin County, Alabama.

Notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate are hereby required to present the same within time allowed by law or the same will be barred.

Franklin County Times February 17, 24, and March 03, 2021.

PUBLIC NOTICE ESTATE OF William J. Foster, deceased Case# 21-0007 PROBATE COURT OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, ALABAMA Letters Testamentary of said deceased, WIlliam J. Foster, having been granted to the undersigned, Ann F. Burgess, on the 27th day of January, 2021, by Honorable Barry Moore, Judge of Probate Court of Franklin County, Alabama.

Notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate are hereby required to present the same within time allowed by law or the same will be barred.

Franklin County Times February 03, 10, and 17, 2021.

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PUBLIC NOTICE STATE OF ALABAMA COUNTY OF FRANKLIN NOTICE OF COMPLETION In accordance with Chapter 1,Title 39, code of Alabama 1975, NOTICE IS HEREBY given that C&J Contracting & Plumbing,Inc has completed Contract RU17080 for Russellville Water & Sewer Board Proposed Ultraviolet Upgrades Radford “Joe” Murray Wastewater Treatment Plant CWSRF Project No. CS010876-01at 124 Underwood Rd, Russellville, AI 35653. All persons having any claim for labor, material or otherwise in connection with this project should immediately notify the Russellville Water & Sewer Board, P.O. Box 1148,Russellville, Al35653.

FRANKLIN COUNTY TIMES 02/17, 02/24, 03/03, 03/10. No claim will be considered 7 days after last date of publication SAMPLE FORM OF ADVERTISEMENT FOR COMPLETION LEGAL NOTICE In accordance with Chapter 1, Title 39, Code of Alabama, 1975, as amended, notice is hereby given that E. Cornell Malone Corporation, Contractor, has completed the Contract for (Renovation) Re-roof Project AL 60-05 Architect #20-14 ECMC Job Number 20-1523 The Russellville Housing Authority 73 Flippen Street at Russellville, AL 35653 for the State of Alabama and the (County) (City) of Franklin County, Russellville, Owner(s), and have made request for final settlement of said Contract. All persons having any claim for labor, materials, or otherwise in connection with this project should immediately notify Patricia Sherman Architect 307 Wall Street, Gadsden, AL 35904 - 256-546-6112 E. Cornell Malone Corporation 439 Dory Street Jackson MS 39201 Franklin County Times February 03, 10, 17, and 24, 2021.

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February 17, 2021

WES canned food drive surpasses goal

PHOTOS BY CIERA HUGHES Students at West Elementary School top their goal of 3,700 cans for this year’s annual canned food drive by bringing in 3,862 items. Items collected went to Faith Mission to help Russellville neighbors in need.

By Ciera Hughes ciera.hughes@ franklincountytimes.com Despite a difficult year, the students and families of West Elementary rose to the challenge of collecting 3,700 nonperishable food items for the school’s 10th annual canned food drive.

The school total was 3,862, with the top class bringing 253 items. All collected items will go

to Faith Mission to help local citizens.

“It is amazing to me that this year, despite COVID, despite work layoffs, despite quarantines, we were still able to reach our goal,” said West Elementary Assistant Principal and food drive organizer Monica Moon.

Moon said the food was kept in classrooms until it was time to be loaded onto the trailer to take to Faith Mission. Before

loading the food, it was all brought to the main office to allow students to have a visual of how much was collected all together.

“It is crazy to think that a lot of the families that donated are some of the same families who this food will be going to help,” Moon said. “It’s just amazing to know that through everything, service is still something families value teaching

their kids.”

Moon said she was shocked at the total number of items brought in and initially did not believe the success.

“I was going around to all of the classrooms counting up the totals beginning with kindergarten, and I saw the number and thought I must have done the math wrong,” Moon said. “I went back through the kindergarten classrooms

and recalculated, but I still ended up with the same number. I thought ‘OK, this one grade probably just had a large turnout,’ but then all of the other grades had similar numbers. I was shocked.”

The classrooms that reached their goal of bringing in 100 cans will receive a yearbook for their class library.

The class in each grade that brought in the most cans will receive sup-

plies for their classrooms based on what they need.

Moon said in the past the top classrooms have been awarded STEM kits, but this year they decided to ask the teacher what their classroom needed.

“We are just very impressed with the turnout we had,” Moon said.

“We know this food will be very helpful to some people, and we are happy we were able to be a part of that.”

UA names dean’s, president’s list students for fall 2020

By Staff Reports A total of 13,128 students enrolled full time during the fall 2020 term at The University of Alabama made the dean’s list – with

academic records of 3.5 or above – or the president’s list, with academic records of 4.0. A number of students from Franklin County made the cut.

Making the dean’s list

BHS

with 10 points, eight of which came in the third quarter. Abbi Mitchell

from Franklin County were Trey Colburn of Phil Campbell;CarolineMcRight of Red Bay; and Andres Vargas, John Aycock, David Lugo Barrera, Kelsey Montgomery, John

Morgan and Kurt Fink of Russellville.

Making the dean’s list from Franklin County were Benjamin Williams and Noah Williams of Phil Campbell; Simon

Colburn, Brock Malone, Maxim Moussad and Jonathan Birmingham of Russellville; and Elijah Jackson of Spruce Pine.

The University of Alabama, the state’s oldest

and largest public institution of higher education, is a student-centered research university committed to providing a premier undergraduate and graduate education.

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PHOTO BY BART MOSS Tharptown junior Gracie Montgomery eclipses the 1,000 career point mark.

THS junior hits 1,000 milestone

By Bart Moss For the FCT Junior Gracie Montgomery eclipsed the 1,000 career point milestone in an easy 62-23 win over Phillips this past week.

Montgomery led the blowout with 24 points, followed by her sister

Autumn Montgomery with 14 points. Sarah Mansell added eight points. Braisley Barboza and Kyndall Morgan scored five points each. Savannah Romans had four points, and Macy Petree got two points.

In the varsity boys game, Tharptown had four players in double figures in an easy 81-46 win over the

Bears.

Winston Nolen led the Wildcats with 22 points.

He was followed by Dylan Valdez with 15 points.

Colton Simmons and Edwin Vela added 14 points each. Luis Valdez had nine points, Blake Daily three points, Hunter Motes two points and Andy Lopez two points.

Troy University announces chancellor’s list

By Staff Reports Troy University has announced students who have been named to the chancellor’s list for the fall semester

– including two from Russellville.

Full-time undergraduate students who are registered for at least 12 semester hours and who earn a grade point aver-

age of 4.0 qualify for the chancellor’s list.

Area students on the list are Jose Domingo Lopez and Austin Stidham, both of Russellville.

Phil Campbell native makes president’s list

By Staff Reports

PHOTOS BY BART MOSS added nine points, Sara Scott eight points, Hailey Cantrell four points,

Abbie Petree two points and Kaley Attaway one point.

T r a ’ A n t h o n y Anderson of Phil Campbell was recently named to the president’s list at The State University of New York at Potsdam.

Anderson, whose major is criminal justice studies, was among 1,046 SUNY–Potsdam students who were honored for academic excellence in the fall 2020 semester.

College President Dr.

Kristin G. Esterberg recognized the students for earning top marks.

President’s list students completed 12 numerically-graded semester hours, with a grade point average of 3.5 or higher.