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The annual Veterans Day parade takes place this Saturday in downtown Russellville. The day begins at 11 a.m. with a ceremony at the Franklin County Courthouse, with veterans then meeting at the A.W. Todd Centre at 11:30 in order to get ready to be in the parade. The parade starts at 12. Veterans interested in taking part in the parade can contact Grant Atkins at 256-627-2866 for more information.
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Sock drive benefits local nursing home By Staff Reports The Franklin County Women’s Leadership Committee, a division of Alabama Farmers Federation is seeking donations, to be made by Dec. 1, for its annual “Cottons for Christmas” sock drive. Requested donations are for new socks that will be distributed to residents in one of the county’s nursing homes. Each year, the committee picks a different nursing home in the county, with the goal of providing a gift of socks and lotion for all residents in that facility. Last year’s recipient was Terrace Manor in Russellville. “We had close to 300 pairs last year,” explained committee member Carol Glass. “We hope to have at least three or four pairs of socks for each person. If we can get 300 pairs, we’re set pretty good. We purchase lotion that we put in there with it.” There will be a donation collection box at the annual Farm-City banquet Nov. 13 at the A.W. Todd Centre in downtown Russellville. Additional boxes will be placed: Franklin County Courthouse/Extension Office (Leave donations with one of the courthouse security guards.) ALFA Insurance OfficeRussellville ALFA Insurance OfficeRed Bay For questions, contact Carol Glass at 256-810-5446 or Shannon Murray at 256668-3893.
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PHOTOS BY MARÍA CAMP Alex Brown, Elijah Landers, Elaina Landers and Elizabeth Landers prepare to go trick-or-treating in downtown Russellville Oct. 31.
LEFT: Braylee Prince, Alyssia Prince and Brinlee prince collect treats at the First United Methodist Church Halloween pop-in event Oct. 31. RIGHT: A T-rex terrorizes for treats at the First United Methodist Church Halloween pop-in event Oct. 31.
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LEFT: Robbie Rogers, Lindsay Rogers and Desmond Rogers peruse for sweets at the pop-in Halloween event at Russellville’s FUMC Oct. 31. RIGHT: Russellville Fire Department hands out treats in its annual drive-thru event Oct. 31.
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The annual Helping Santa toy drive, coordinated by the Russellville Fire Department, in partnership with the Russellville Police Department, is underway. To apply for assistance through this program, pick up an application at the police department and turn it in there when complete. The deadline for turning in applications is Dec. 8. Pickup dates for toys will be determined at a later date. Businesses or groups interested in allowing a toy donation drop-off box can contact RFD’s Lt. Andy DeVaney at 256-8101637. “Our community really steps up and helps with this each year,” DeVaney said. “This is for anybody in the city or county who needs help with toys for their kids, including foster kids, or grandkids for Christmas.” DeVaney said so far the toy drive has been able to fill all the applications turned in each year. “I’ve helped with this every year since we started doing it,” he added. “Several of us have been involved since the start. We prefer new toys. Some people prefer to donate money. Junior Leaders help us shop for the toys.” RFD Deputy Chief Randy Seal coordinated the event previously. While DeVaney is at the helm now, Seal said he is still involved. “Andy’s (DeVaney) been helping with it every year, and since I have the position of Deputy Chief now, with more duties, it was time to let someone else head up the program,” Seal explained. “All the guys at the RFD and RPD love to help with this every year, and it takes an army working together for this outreach to go smoothly and be able to help those who need it.”
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7 from 12-2 p.m. at Spry Memorial Chapel, with a service directly following. Burial was in Cedar Tree Cemetery.
Robbie Kenneth Hawkins Nov. 3, 2023 Robbie Kenneth Hawkins, 84, of Phil Campbell, passed away Nov. 3. Visitation was held Nov. 6 from 5-8 p.m. at Mars Hill Church of God. A service took place Nov. 7 at 2 p.m. at Mars Hill Church of God. Burial was in Mars Hill Cemetery.
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Calendar Of Events Cottons for Christmas Sock Drive
Now through Dec. 1 The Franklin County Women’s Leadership Committee, a division of Alabama Farmers Federation, is seeking donations for Cottons for Christmas. The group requests donations of new socks that will be distributed to residents in one of the county’s nursing homes. There will be a collection box at the annual FarmCity Banquet Nov. 13, and donations can also be left with one of the Franklin County Courthouse security guards or dropped off at the ALFA Insurance office in Russellville or Red Bay. Donations will be accepted through Dec. 1. For more info call Carol Glass at 256-810-5446 or Shannon Murray at 256-668-3893.
Helping Santa Toy Drive Application Period
Now through Dec. 8 Russellville’s Helping Santa Toy Drive began accepting applications for assistance Nov. 6, and applications will continue to be accepted through Dec. 8. Applications can be picked up at the Russellville Police Department. The giveaway is jointly coordinated by the Russellville Police and Fire departments with support from other city departments and the community.
RES, WES Veterans Day program
Nov. 9 Russellville Elementary School and West Elementary School will present a public Veterans Day celebration Nov. 9 beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the RCS Auditorium at Russellville High School.
Lt. Col. Norman Lier is the guest speaker, and WES and RES students will feature with choral performances. A veterans’ parade will take place at 9:30 a.m., immediately following the program, between the RES and WES parking lots. For questions, call 256-331-2123.
“Doublewide, Texas Christmas”
Nov. 9-12 The Bay Tree Council for the Performing Arts in Red Bay will stage its first production of the 20232024 season, “Doublewide, Texas Christmas,” with shows Nov. 9-12 at the Weatherford Centre in downtown Red Bay. The show is written by Jones Hope Wooten and directed by Scotty Kennedy. A meal will be offered prior to the Thursday night show; contact Beth Hammock at 256668-0045 for more information.
RCS Retirees Thanksgiving Lunch
Nov. 16 Allretireesof Russellville City Schools are invited to a Thanksgiving lunch Nov. 16 at 11 a.m. at Russellville Middle School. Call the RMS office at 256-331-2120 to RSVP.
Christmas Concert
Nov. 17 Northwest Shoals Community College presents the “Falling into Winter” Christmas Concert, featuring the show choir and jazz band, Nov. 17 at 7 p.m. The show will be held on the Phil Campbell campus. Admission is free.
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Oct. 27 • Steve Martin Defoor to Alice Defoor, affidavit • Owen DeWayne Warhurst to Brandon Warhurst, warranty • Joel M. Bolding to Church will host its annual A Walk Thru Bethlehem event Nov. 29 through Dec. 1 from 5-8:30 p.m. and Dec. 3 from 4-8 p.m., with additional tours Dec. 3 from 3-4 p.m. for those with special needs and senior adults needing assistance. The 2022 inaugural event drew a large attendance, with attendees treated to the sights and sounds of what the city of Bethlehem might have been like when Jesus was born. Guided tours leave from the church building, and the tour takes place through a portion of downtown transformed for the occasion. Volunteers fill the roles of Bible characters of the times.
Christmas Light Shows
December Franklin County lights up for the holidays, with these light shows being promoted by community members: Christmas with the McCollums, 5075 Gravel Hill Road in Phil Campbell; Childers Christmas Light Show, 3542 Duncan Creek Road in Russellville; Christmas at the Bells, 101 Kennerly Road in Phil Campbell; Childers Christmas, 317 Stony Brook Drive in Russellville; and McLean Christmas Lights, 397 Forest Drive in Russellville. Lights will be on each evening from 5-10 p.m. throughout the month, weather permitting.
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Dec. 3 A new community event, Christmas at Sloss Lake will be held at Sloss Lake Park in Russellville Dec. 3 from 1:30-7:30 p.m. There will be food vendors, holiday shopping and music, train ride, inflatables and more. The event is hosted by Purpose. For more information, find the event on
Ruth Taylor Durrett, 91, of Russellville, passed away Oct. 31. Visitation was held Nov. 6 from 12-2 p.m. at Spry Memorial Chapel, with a service directly following. Burial was in Mt. Home Cemetery.
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Red Bay Tree Lighting
Dec. 3 Red Bay’s Tree Lighting celebration will be Dec. 3 at 5 p.m. at Bay Tree Park. Special choirs and instrumental groups will add to the atmosphere, singing favorite holiday tunes.
Christmas Parades
Dec. 4, 5, 7, 14 December brings Christmas parades across Franklin County. Red Bay’s parade will be Dec. 4 at 6 p.m., with the theme of “O Come All Ye Faithful,” led by grand marshal Katrine Moore. Vina’s parade will be the following evening, Dec. 5 at 6 p.m., with the theme “Candyland Christmas.” Russellville’s parade will be Dec. 7 at 6 p.m., and Dec. 14 at 6 p.m. Phil Campbell will wrap the Christmas parade season, with the town’s tree lighting immediately following. Access parade applications through the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce website or by contacting the cities’ respective city halls.
Russellville’s Every Light a Prayer for Peace and Tree-Lighting Ceremony
Dec. 7 Dec. 7 starting at 4:15 p.m. will be the Cultura Garden Club’s Every Light a Prayer for Peace program on the Franklin County Courthouse steps. The event will feature songs and speakers encouraging peace. Veterans, active military, front-line workers, first responders and EMS will be honored. The official tree lighting, across the street in front of the Byars Building, will wrap up the event, immediately preceding the Russellville Christmas Parade.
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November 8, 2023
Veterans Day provides early opportunity for gratitude in month of thankfulness
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An important observance is coming up that we want to make sure you don’t forget: Veterans Day is this week. Veterans Day falls Nov. 11 each year – this year, a Saturday – and it is a day that has long been set aside to thank our heroes for their service and sacrifice. Franklin County boasts a strong commitment to
patriotism, love of country and fellow countrymen, with a number of veterans and service members in our midst. This is the perfect time to remember and appreciate the efforts that have been made throughout the centuries for the American freedoms we hold dear. Growing out of what was initially observed as Armistice Day, Veterans Day was formally established in 1954 following World War II. Oct. 8, 1954, President Dwight D. Eisenhower issued the first “Veterans Day Proclamation” which stated in part: “In order to insure proper and wide-
spread observance of this anniversary, all veterans, all veterans’ organizations and the entire citizenry will wish to join hands in the common purpose.” Let’s not forget or overlook the historic significance of this one-day commemoration that has stood the test of time, “a celebration to honor America’s veterans for their patriotism, love of country and willingness to serve and sacrifice
for the common good,” as expressed by the Department of Veterans Affairs. To all veterans, we at the Franklin County Times salute you and offer our gratitude. Without you, our world and lives would look a lot different today. Thank you – for your sacrifice and for our freedoms. If you know a veteran, or meet one at a ceremony or parade, or cross paths with one while you are out and about this week, we hope you will give them a hearty handshake, look them in the eye and offer a sincere, “Thank you for your service.”
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Managing Editor Area residents came out to celebrate in downtown Russellville recently during the first Franklin County Latino Heritage Festival. Music, dancing, food, games and shopping filled the day. At the end of the night, a procession of folk dancers made their way from the area near the Roxy to the stage. Russellville High School also celebrated with its annual Hispanic heritage prog ram, held last week, in the Russellville City Schools auditorium. Students listened as guest speakers and other students spoke about their respective backgrounds, sharing interesting facts about their cultures and coun-
PHOTOS BY MARÍA CAMP ABOVE: The community celebrates during the first Franklin County Latino Heritage Festival. BELOW: Russellville High School students perform during the annual Hispanic heritage program. tries of origin. Check out the photos in this week’s paper. These types of occasions, when the community comes together to celebrate and support each other, are always nice to see. It gives us a chance to participate in something different and provides an opportunity to learn and try new things.
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Guest speaker Rep. Jamie Kiel kicked off the Franklin County Education Retirees Association meetings for the new calendar year Oct. 18. The meeting took place at the Russellville First Methodist Church ministry center. Kiel said that more than 1,000 pieces of legislation were introduced, but only a third passed. He discussed some of the more prominent bills. The Literacy Act is intended to improve reading outcomes for students across Alabama. This law states that all third-grade students must demonstrate sufficient reading skills for promotion to fourth grade beginning with the 2023-2024 school year. In accordance with the law, all kindergarten through third-grade students receive an Alabama State Department of Education approved reading assessment. The Legislature provid-
PHOTO BY SUSIE HOVATER MALONE Franklin County education retirees hold first meeting of the year. ed funding to assist with the Baby Box program. There is one in Decatur and one in Mobile. The Department of Human Resources is the lead agency offering a Baby Box to all expecting and new parents in the state. The goal is to provide parents with the education and resources needed to ensure a safe sleep environment for their infants. A Fentanyl penalties bill provides mandatory sentencing guidelines for anyone that sells, makes, delivers or possesses more than one gram of fentanyl. It will also impose additional penalties for any subsequent violations. In addition to the regular session, two spe-
cial sessions were held in July to redraw the Alabama Congressional map to meet the representation for Black voters as required by the U. S. Supreme Court. Kiel said his district remains the same. When asked about the possibility of expanding Medicare in Alabama, money for the Trust Fund or retirees receiving the Cost of Living Advance in the 2024 legislative session, he said there was little hope because of inflation. The good news is there will be no proration for schools. One major concern is the passing of school vouchers in the 2024 session. District I Director Melba Wiegand also
attended the meeting and gave greetings from the AERA Staff. She encouraged members to be watchful for scams as elders are prime targets. She reminded members to enroll at least two new members this year to meet the AERA statewide community service project of increasing membership. Sandy Gibson presided over the meeting. She reported a total for the group of 113,630 community volunteer service hours over the past year and encouraged members to continue to submit their hours at each meeting. Elizabeth Daniel reported the project for this year will be the Russellville Coalition for the Homeless. Members are encouraged to bring items to each meeting. Gibson serves on the AERA State Legislative Committee and encouraged members to read the AERA Voice magazine for updated information. A potluck luncheon followed, and membership dues were collected. Yearly membership dues are $12, and associate member dues are $5, for the year. This is the time of the year to join so you can enjoy good fellowship and keep abreast of the benefits for retirees.
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BAPTIST • Atwood Baptist Church, Vina • Belgreen Baptist Church, between Highway 24 and County Road 524 • Bethsaida Missionary Baptist Church, Highway 48, 10 miles east of Russellville • Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church, 305 Bethlehem Road, Russellville • Branches Church, 996 Villagewood Drive, Russellville, 256-331-3700 • Burnout Missionary Baptist Church, seven miles east of Red Bay on Highway 24 • Calvary Baptist Church, Lagrange Road, Russellville, 256-332-2804 • Cedar Creek Baptist Church, turn off of Highway 247 onto County Road 90, pastor Roger Martin; Sunday School at 10 a.m., Sunday worship at 11 a.m. • College Avenue First Baptist Church, 521 College Ave., Russellville, 256-332-1724 • Cowboy Church of Franklin County, 25100 Highway 24 W., Russellville • Crestview Baptist Church, Highway 24 W., two miles from Highway 43 • Crooked Oak Missionary Baptist Church, Russellville • Divine Baptist Church, 15099 Highway 243, Russellville • Duncan Creek Baptist Church, 985 Duncan Creek Road, Russellville • First Baptist Church Phil Campbell, 3350 Broad St., 205-993-5873 • First Baptist Church Russellville, 213 N. Jackson Ave., 256-332-2065 • First Freewill Baptist Church, Highway 43, Russellville • First Baptist Church, Vina • Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, Highway 48, Russellville • Friendship Baptist Church, Pastor Micah Fleming, 10th Street NE, Red Bay, Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m. and 6 p.m., Wednesday 7 p.m. • Frankfort Missionary Baptist Church, Frankfort Road, Russellville, 256-332-6720 • Grace Baptist Church, 601 Lawrence St., Russellville • Hodges Convention Baptist Church, Highway 172, Hodges • James Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, Old Highway 24 W. • Jonesboro Baptist Church, Waterloo Road, Russellville • Liberty Baptist Church, 261 NE County Road 53, Phil Campbell • Macedonia Baptist Church, Highway 724, Newburg • The Mission, 1437 Highway 43, Russellville • Missionary Baptist Church, two miles east on County Road 48 • Mt. Hebron Baptist Church, County Road 26 • Mt. Nebo Missionary Baptist Church, Highway 48/Leighton Highway, 256-292-3554 • Mountain View Baptist Church, 2110 Highway 81, Phil Campbell, 205-9934610 • Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Old Belgreen Highway • New Jerusalem Baptist Church, Highway 24 W., Russellville, 256-332-0201 • New Friendship Baptist Church, Highway 187, south of Belgreen, pastor Ricky Phifer, 256-627-2801 • New Bethlehem Missionary Baptist, 256-332-6247 • New Pleasant Baptist Church, County Road 52, Spruce Pine
• North Russellville Baptist Church, 1401 Waterloo Ave., Russellville, 256-332-0115 • Oakwood Baptist Church, Spruce Pine, 256-332-9485 • One Accord Baptist Church, 5550 Highway 524 W., Russellville • Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, County Road 22, 256-3327020 • Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church #2, 1570 Highway 48, Russellville • Pilot Hill Missionary Baptist Church, 5 Highway 19, Vina • Red Bay Freewill Baptist Church, Highway 24 E., Red Bay, 256-356-9220 • Rockwood Baptist Church, County Road 36, Russellville • Siloam Baptist Church, Highway 60, Russellville, 256331-9502 • South Side Baptist Church, Highway 43 S., Russellville, 256-332-4326, pastor Roger Kennedy • Tharptown Baptist Church, County Road 48, Russellville, 256-332-0063 • Waco Baptist Church, 31141 Highway 724, Russellville • West Highland Baptist Church, 814 W. Limestone St., Russellville. Sun. School 10 a.m., Sun. worship 11 a.m., Pastor Lloyd Griffus, 256-810-9398 CATHOLIC • Good Shepherd Catholic Church, 1700 N. Jackson Ave., Russellville, 256-3324861 CHURCH OF CHRIST • Centerview Church of Christ, 3434 Highway 58, Russellville • Eastside Church of Christ, Highway 24 E., Red Bay • Eastside Church of Christ, 15820 Highway 243, Russellville • Gravel Hill Church of Christ, 1201 Nix Road, Phil Campbell, 205-993-4338 • Isbell Church of Christ, County Road 36, Russellville • North Highlands Church of Christ, corner of Jackson Avenue/Hemlock Street, Russellville, 256-332-3315 • Polk Street Church of Christ, Polk Street west of Washington Ave., Russellville, 256332-5533 • Russellville Church of Christ, 15130 U.S. Highway 43, Russellville • Spruce Pine Church of Christ, 88 Scharnagel Road, Spruce Pine, 256-291-5694 • Tharptown Church of Christ, 5071 Highway 48, Russellville, 256-328-1232 • Washington Avenue Church of Christ, 311 S. Washington Ave., Russellville CHURCH OF GOD • Cornerstone Church of God, 901 4th Ave. SW, Red Bay, pastor Rick Bradley, 205454-3333; Sunday School 9:45 a.m., worship 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m., Wednesday 6:30 p.m. • Church of God of Prophecy, Highway 24 W., Russellville • Church of God, Seventh Day, Highway 5, Phil Campbell • Hope Central, 4327 Broad St., Phil Campbell, 256-8103087 • New Life Tabernacle Pentecostal Church of God, 714 Sockwell Ave., Russellville • Phil Campbell Church of God of Prophecy, Highway 5, Phil Campbell • Russellville Church of God, Highway 43, Russellville, 256-332-7176
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&#$"!%$$ &'!$("%#$ Rickey’s Flooring helps customers meet needs By María Camp maria.camp@ franklincountytimes.com “I’ve been in business 41 years,” recalled Rickey Phifer of Rickey’s Flooring. “I built this business here five years ago, and I run it by myself.” In addition to selling hardwood and ceramic flooring, as well as carpet, 632+3 )3!4 # !32%30/3!4-'237$"%7/5,7.&.%!(10/5! he*&also installs it. “I started out back in 1979 at a trailer plant and then just fell in love with it,” Phifer explained in detailing how it got into this line of work. “I eventually ventured off and started working at Heilig Myers and different carpet stores.” While it’s the business he uses to support himself PHOTOS BY MARÍA CAMP and his family, it’s more Rickey Phifer provides service with a smile as helps his customers with their flooring needs. than just selling a product in Montgomery.” he was the pastor for the thing I could share the for Phifer. Phifer lives and works first time in Belgreen, Gospel with. I pass out “I keep prices low in Phil Campbell. He and after which he got sent crosses. It’s been a blessto help everybody,” he his wife, Kathryn, have to New Harmony in Phil ing to help people learn continued. “I have combeen married 44 years. Campbell, where he’s about Jesus Christ.” petitive prices, but I also They have a daughter, been for the last two years. “I try to help people the have quality. I want it to Amanda Sealey, who “What’s meaningful is best I can. God provided be where everybody can Phifer describes as his seeing souls saved,” Phifer me with an opportunity afford to get new floors. “pride and joy,” as well as said. He has scriptures here to make a living for One popular flooring a grandson, Bentley, who written all over the floor my family and to share choice I have is diamond Phifer said is his “Pride of his shop, and he said Christ with people, and flooring, which is water#2.” they help inspire talking it’s very rewarding to me proof.” “Community is family,” points with those who to help as many as I can, Phifer said he enjoys both with flooring and Phifer said. “When some- come by. meeting customers, addbody’s in need, everybody “It’s just something with God.” ing he has a “great time. “I Rickey’s Flooring is chumps in and helps. God I felt lead to do,” Phifer have great prices on carcalled me to preach in Dec. explained. “One of these located at 7317 Hwy 81 in pet, but even more impor2017, and I ran from it for Bible verses may touch Phil Campbell, Ala., just tantly, I’ve made a lot of several years, until I sur- somebody’s life. This is off of Hwy. 243. For more good relationships, perrendered to the calling.” where God put me. He information, call 256-627sonal relationships with He had a church where wanted this to be some- 2801. the customers.” He doesn’t just sell flooring, but is also a pastor, something he explained goes well with running his own business. “More people come in and talk to me about Christ this way,” Phifer added. “We have a lot of good times and hear the Lord. People get in here and bring their troubles, and we pray about it and leave them there. That was one of my goals when I started this business, to put God first, to give him glory.” While he does a lot of business in Franklin County, he also travels around. “I’ve been to Memphis. I’ve been everywhere, wherever they need me, that’s where I go. I’ve had people come and buy floors from me that lived In business for 41 years, Phifer has been in business in his curent location for five years.
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PHOTOS: Trunk or Treat. See page B3.
Veterans Day appreciation. See page B7. Football contest. See page B8.
November 8, 2023
Football look ahead First week of playoffs By Bart Moss For the FCT Class 5A Playoffs: Russellville (8-2) hosts Fairfield (4-6) Russellville won Class 5A Region 8 and will host Fairfield, the fourth seed in Region 5. The Golden Tigers two losses were to Class 3A Mars Hill and Class 6A Athens. They were undefeated in region play and outscored their opponents this year 389154. Fairfield lost five out of their first six games, but won three out of the last four. They have struggled defensively this year, giving up 377 points and scoring 271 points. Russellville and Fairfield met twice, and the Golden Tigers won both games. Class 3A Playoffs: Phil Campbell (4-6) at Gordo (9-1) - Phil Campbell made the playoffs as a four seed in Class 3A Region 8 by virtue of a complicated tiebreaker formula. After dropping games to top ten teams, Lauderdale County and Mars Hill, the Bobcats beat Colbert Heights and Clements before losing to Red Bay. Gordo is the top seed in Class 3A Region 5 and one of the top teams in the state. The Green Wave’s sole loss is Bibb County, a Class 4A team with one loss. Gordo’s defense allowed 136 points this year, and scored 425 points. They posted two shutouts and held opponents to 10 or less in three other games. Phil Campbell and Gordo met in the baseball playoffs last year, but they have never met in football. Class 2A Playoffs: Red Bay (6-4) at Tuscaloosa Academy (8-2) - The Red Bay Tigers enter the Class 2A playoffs as a four seed out of Region 8. They will play the top seed from Region 5, Tuscaloosa Academy. The Tigers were on a two game losing streak (Tanner and Hatton) before ending the regular season with a 52-20 win over Class 3A Phil Campbell. The Tigers were 3-3 in region play, outscoring their opponents 338-230 this year. The Knights lost two games this year, to American Christian and Lamar County. They outscored their opponents 380-198. Tuscaloosa Academy is coming off five straight wins. Since a midseason open week, they have beaten Winston County, Sulligent, Cold Springs and Holt. Red Bay and Tuscaloosa Academy have never met on the gridiron.
PHOTOS BY BART MOSS
Red Bay football team defeats Phil Campbell By Bart Moss For the FCT After a back-andforth first quarter, the Red Bay Tigers rolled to a 52-20 win over the Phil Campbell Bobcats to end the regular season. Both teams enter the playoffs this week as four seeds. Red Bay goes to Tuscaloosa Academy, and Phil Campbell goes to Gordo. Red Bay used a dominating run game to stymie Phil Campbell. The Tigers rushed for 316 yards on 45 carries while limiting the Bobcats to 146 yards. Turnovers played a role early in the game with Phil Campbell having two fumbles that went for touchdowns, slowing
See RB, Page B2
Golden Tigers fall to Athens as both teams prepare for football playoffs By Brannon King For the FCT The Russellville Golden Tigers traveled to Athens High School on Friday night to finish the regular football season, and the Golden Eagles got the win by a 41-14 final score. Both teams are headed to the AHSAA playoffs with 5A Russellville (8-2) hosting Fairfield (4-6) while 6A Athens (8-2) will travel to Oxford (8-2) for the opening round. Russellville jumped out to a 7-0 first quarter lead versus the Golden Eagles when Michael Scofield was on the receiving end of a Harrison Burch throw for a 29-yard touchdown play after Malachi Duncan intercepted an Athens pass. The following Athens drive ended on another turnover as Russellville’s Braxten Goodson intercepted the Golden Eagles’ pass attempt. After an RHS punt, Athens was able to even the score on the last play of the opening quarter when Brogan Gross threw a threeyard touchdown pass to Johnson Speegle. The Golden Eagles took advantage of a Russellville miscue when the ball went over the head of the punter on the snap and Athens took
Russellville’s Cam Phinizee runs with the football versus Athens. possession at the RHS 11-yard-line. Four plays later, John McIntyre scored on a short run, and the score was 13-7 after the extra-point kick was no good. The Athens lead grew to 21-7 with 3:27 left in the first half when Silas Jones scored on an 18-yard run that was followed by a successful two-point pass. Russellville gained momentum just before
the halftime break when JT Hill recovered an Athens fumble. After a pass completion from Burch to Cash Crumpton, RHS scored when Cam Phinizee ran for a sixyard touchdown. The Manny Martinez extrapoint kick was good, and the Golden Tigers were trailing 21-14 after two quarters.
See TIGERS, Page B2
PHOTOS BY BRANNON KING
The Golden Tigers and Golden Eagles are ready at the line of scrimmage.
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any moment the Bobcats may have built up. Jaxson Vinson accounted for 206 of Red Bay’s 316 rushing yards for the Tigers. The teams were exchanging touchdowns early on with Phil Campbell taking a 12-8 lead in the first quarter. After that, Red Bay scored six unanswered touchdowns to close out the game. Red Bay opened the game with a four-yard run by Cody Carnes to take an 8-0 lead early. Phil Campbell responded with a long run by Hayden Wingo to the Red Bay one yard line. Braxton Mayfield punched the ball in to cut the lead to 8-6.
Continued from page B1 Phil Campbell tacked on another touchdown with 2:19 to go in the first quarter when freshman quarterback Hayston Scott ran the ball around the left side of the field to score from nine yards out giving the Bobcats a 12-8 lead. After that score by Scott, it was all Red Bay. With 8:41 to go in the second quarter, Vinson scored the first of his four touchdowns. This one was from five yards out to give Red Bay a 16-12 lead, a lead they would never relinquish. Holden Inmon scooped up a Phil Campbell fumble and went 64 yards for the touchdown to give Red Bay a 20-12 lead.
Vinson capped off Red Bay’s first half, scor-
ing with a dagger, from seven yards out to give
the Tigers a 28-12 lead at halftime.
Tigers
Red Bay was in firm control and looked to put the game away early in the second half. Vinson scored two more touchdowns of 25 yards and 46 yards to extend Red Bay’s lead to 44-12. Red Bay added one more score on a four yard run by Brayden Tabbs to give the Tigers a 50-12 lead. Phil Campbell scored once more as time was expiring on an eight-yard run by Scott. In other scores around the county, Vina won their first game of the year beating Waterloo 42-32. Tharptown lost to Whitesburg Christian 44-0.
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LEFT: Manny Martinez prepares to punt for the Golden Tigers. RIGHT: JT Hill of Russellville tries to get away from an Athens lineman. Athens was able to pull away in the second
half with the help of an 11-yard touchdown run
by Gross and a 21-yard touchdown reception by
Jay’shon Ridgle, both coming in the third peri-
od. A 25-yard touchdown run by McIntyre early in
the fourth quarter finished the scoring.
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GREENHILL METHODIST CHURCH CHICKEN STEW and YARD SALE 15050 Co. Rd. 47, Sat., Nov 11th, 7am Lite Breakfast, Bake Sale, and White Bean Lunch Map ID # 1694 MUSCLE SHOALS: END OF YEAR YARDSALE WITH SEVERAL FAMILIES 904 Waverly Ave. Sat. 7AM-1PM Furniture, clothes, smoker, and LOTS OF STUFF!
SHEFFIELD 4-FAMILY YARD SALE 308 Oakhill Ave., Rivermont Sub., Sat. 7am-until? Lots of Glassware and more! TUSCUMBIA ESTATE SALE 405 Blue Road Sat. 11/11 8-3pm Furniture, home goods, holiday and Christmas items. Rain or Shine.
TUSCUMBIA YARD SALE 1770 Foster Nolen Rd. Sat 18th. 7amNoon Furniture, tools, etc. Firewood & Fuel
OAK FIREWOOD kept dry $125 a load, delivered 256-412-4840 256602-7510 Tuscumbia Furniture
BEIGE RECLINER, great condition $125 256-483-1323 Florence General Merchandise
THE ALABAMA CLASSY & SASSY 4th Annual Glass Show Anderson Center 201 Bayless St Anderson AL 35610 November 10th, 11th, &12th 2023 Fri. and Sat. 10-5pm Sun. 12-4pm We will have Fentone, Fosteria Cambridge, Pyrex and more! Glass Blowing and More! Fenton Book author signing Sponsored by Stephen’s Unique Antiques of Rogersville, AL Home Health Supplies WHEELCHAIR $100, POWER CHAIR $500 and Bedside Commode $50, Call 256-577-4754 Florence
Miscellaneous ALABAMA CRACK MAN “William James Greenlee III” Extra Mile Brick (ALL MASONRY REPAIR) •Fireplace •Chimney •Firebox •Cracked Walls •Loose Brick •Driveway Cracks •Steps •Firebox •Tuck Pointing •Cracked Brick •Stucco •Stone Work •Concrete •Historic Restoration 82 AIRBORNE INFANTRY Combat Veteran 256-797-5281
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SPORTS CARD SHOW SAT., Nov. 18th 8am- 2pm Clarion Inn Sheffield, AL Call 256-412-2184 for more info. Jewelry & Watches
HALO STYLE ENGAGEMENT RING (Size 5) with Princess cut Black Diamond center stone, 1.3ct with 30-.01 ct each round brilliant cut diamonds as accent, Sl 1 Clarity, G color, approx. .34 TW. And 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Ring guard with 2-.10 ct Trillion cut Diamonds, 4-.02 ct each straight baguette diamonds and 12-.025 ct each round brilliant cut diamonds, approx .46 ct TW. Recently appraised at $6,350.00, paperwork included. Payment accepted as certified check ONLY. Will meet at Decatur Police Department for sale. Purchased less than a year ago. Price is negotiable. 434-917-4678 Decatur area.
Tractors TWO CAB TRACTORS both 4WD 2021 Model Case 105A Bucket and hay spear 240 hrs. mint condition $63,000, 2013 Kubota 9540 Bucket, 2,450 Hrs. Excellent condition $42,000 256-412-4242 Spruce Pine
Trailers
5X8 PULL BEHIND TRAILER, with tailgate, excellent condition, $950, Call 256-394-2820 Pets/Supplies/ Services
BELGIAN MALINOIS 2 LITTLE PUPPIES, 5 wks. old. One female + one male. $150 each. 256-810-2435. BELGIAN MALINOIS PUPPIES, Full blooded, Registered AKC Comes with paper on each puppy. Mom and dad on site. $850 each. Father Registered AKC Male, stud service available 256-398-5990 Sheffield.
English Bulldog PupWill sell with pies
AKC registration or no registration. Please Contact Hannah @ 256.599.3456 GOLDEN DOODLE PUPPIES, TEDDY Bear, CKC, parti colors, $3,000, Call 256898-4352 Florence
SHIH-TZU PUPPIES GOT BEAUTIFUL healthy females and males. Have black and white, Tri-color, and chocolate and white. Up to date on shots and deworming. Call or text 205-705-9381
Recreation Campers, RV’s & Accessories
I BUY CAMPERS TRAILERS & MOTOR HOMES All Types, Ready to go, or if they need work, for $FAST CASH$
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Transportation Motorcycles/ ATVs/Go Carts POLARIS RANGER XP 800 EPS Browning LE 2012. 2028 Miles, 315 hours. EXCELLENT condition. Retired, don’t need it.$9,800 256-762-5744 Florence
Auto Parts & Service
I BUY JUNK CARS, trucks, vans and repairable vehicles. Call Mike 256-702-8400 I BUY JUNK CARS, trucks, vans and repairable vehicles. Call Mike 256-702-8400 I BUY JUNK CARS, trucks, vans and repairable vehicles. Call Mike 256-702-8400
SET OF TIRES AND RIMS Came off of a 2023 Toyota 4 wheel truck P245/75R16 About 200 miles on them $400 256-577-2890 WANTED DEAD OR ALIVE! Junk batteries, $4 each. Ranger Battery Co. 426 Royal Avenue. 256-766-0473 Autos For Sale 2013 FORD TAURUS All power, excellent condition inside and out. High mileage, but looks and drives like new, $7,400 or make reasonable offer. 256-702-6210 Leighton
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Announcements BUICK: LUCERNE, 2007 $7,875. Fully Loaded! Leather, 3.8V6, 126k low miles, Extra Clean & Tight, CALL/TEXT (256)335-3377 CHEVROLET CRUZE LTZ 2012 Red exterior. One owner, 140,000 miles. A nice, little car. $4,500 OBO 256-227-0513 Decatur HONDA: CIVIC LX, 2013 $6,500. 1 owner, 4 door, automatic, full power, excellent maintenance history, just serviced including NEW TIRES AND BRAKES. Excellent Value. 256-527-2125 HYUNDAI SONATA EV 2015 Gas/Battery 64,000 miles One owner. Garage kept. Very Clean. Still under manufacturer’s warranty. Runs great! $15,999 256-206-1153 Florence NISSAN: VERSA, 2012 $8,450. S model, hatchback, one owner, only 78K miles, full power, just serviced including new tires, excellent condition, Call 256-5272125
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Trucks
DODGE: RAM 1500, 2013 $17,900. Quad Cab, 4x4, Loaded Tradesman, Extra CLEAN, Very Well Maintained! Miles 102k, Call/Text (256)335-3377 Florence GMC: DENALI, 2021 $68,000. 1237 miles. 6.2 v8 engine. Bed cover. Two inch lift. Call 256-415-3790 256-436-6554 Russellville GMC: SIERRA, 2008 $12,000, SLE Pickup Z71, excellent condition, gray, extended cab, 6.5 ft. bed, with bedliner and bed cover, Call 256-648-3728 Florence ISUZU: NPR Box Truck, 1993 $5,000, 14 ft. bed, 129,600 miles, rebuilt 350 Chevy engine and transmission with less thank 3,000 miles, Call/text 256-335-2941 Florence
NISSAN: FRONTIER, 2016 $24,495. 4x4 SV Crew Cab, very low miles - 50,980, 2nd owner, brand new tires, extra clean with lots of factory options. Call or text 256-7145940 for more details and pictures
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Public Notice ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed bids, subject to the conditions contained herein, will be received by The Water Works and Sewer Board of the Town of Phil Campbell, Alabama until 2:00 p.m., local time, on Thursday, November 30, 2023, and then publicly opened and read aloud at the Board’s office located at 215 McClung Street, Phil Campbell, Alabama 35581, for furnishing all labor and materials and performing all work for South Tank Repainting, 500,000 Gallon Elevated Water Tank, project. Drawings and specifications may be examined at the offices of: Phil Campbell Water, 215 McClung Street, Phil Campbell, Alabama 35581 The Cassady Company, Inc., 4700 Highway 69 North, Northport, Alabama 35473 Copies of the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS AND PLANS may be obtained at the office of The Cassady Company, Inc. upon payment of $100.00/set, which includes printing, reproduction, shipping and handling by U.S. Mail, etc. This fee is non-refundable. The Owner reserves the right to waive any informality or to reject any or all bids, and to award the contract to the lowest and most responsible bidder. All bidders must comply with requirements of the Contractor’s Licensing Law of the State of Alabama and be certified for the type of work on which the proposal is submitted. Each bidder must deposit with his bid, security in the amount, form, and subject to the conditions provided in the Information for Bidders. All Contractors preparing Bids for the referenced project shall submit a list of similar projects (successfully completed) in the last two years, having the same scope of work with construction cost similar to or greater than this project. All nonresident contractors preparing bids shall submit with the bid documents evidence of a current Alabama General Contractor’s License, evidence (with original seal of the State of Alabama) of proper registration with the Alabama Secretary of State as a foreign corporation, and a Certificate of Good Standing as a Foreign Corporation from the State of Alabama Department of Revenue. Bids submitted by a nonresident contractor without these documents included will be rejected. No bidder may withdraw his bid within sixty (60) days after the opening thereof. Bids may be held by the Owner for a period not to exceed sixty (60) days from the date of opening of bids for the purpose of reviewing the bids and investigating the qualifications of the bidders prior to awarding the contract. This project is being funded by local funds. All bids must be submitted in the contract specifications book as issued by the Engineer. All bids must be submitted in a separate sealed envelope bearing on the outside the name of the Bidder, Bidder’s license number, address, and name of the project: “South Tank Repainting, 500,000 Gallon Elevated Water Tank, Phil Campbell WW&SB”. Envelopes containing bids must be addressed as follows and delivered to: The Water Works & Sewer Board of the Town of Phil Campbell, Alabama, 215 McClung Street, Phil Campbell, Alabama 35581. The Water Works and Sewer Board of the Town of Phil Campbell, Alabama is an equal opportunity employer. The Cassady Company, Inc. 4700 Highway 69 North, Northport, Alabama 35473 Phone: 205-330-0098 / Fax: 205-330-0099 11/08/23 ADID 569459 MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NOTICE Default having been made in the terms of that mortgage executed on the 6th day of December, 2019, by BOBBY McCALPIN to CB&S Bank, Russellville, Alabama, which said mortgage is recorded in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Franklin County, Alabama, in Book 827, Page 631, and default continuing, and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the following described property will be sold to the highest bidder for cash, in front of the Courthouse doors of said County, during the legal hours of sale, on the 1st day of December, 2023. The property located in Franklin County, Alabama, and described in said mortgage is as follows, to wit: Lot No. 6 in Rouse Subdivision, Red Bay, Alabama, as recorded in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Franklin County, Alabama, in Plat Book 2 and 3, Page 128. Said sale is made for the purpose of paying the mortgage debt and cost of foreclosure and will be conducted by McDowell, Beason, P.C., Attorneys at Law, P. O. Box 818, Russellville, Alabama. Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure proceedings. An attorney should be
ings. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process. This sale will be made subject to any existing Junior Federal Tax Liens and unpaid ad valorem taxes, if any. CB&S BANK RUSSELLVILLE, ALABAMA Mortgagee McDOWELL & BEASON, P.C. ATTORNEYS AT LAW P. O. BOX 818 RUSSELLVILLE, ALABAMA 35653 256/332-1660 11/08/23, 11/15/23, 11/22/23 ADID 570356 MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE. Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Milton Dale Green, Jr., and Cortney Uptain Green, husband and wife, originally in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Citizens Bank & Savings Company, on February 16, 2006, said mortgage recorded in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Franklin County, Alabama, in Book 660, Page 370; the undersigned Select Portfolio Servicing, Inc., as Mortgagee/Transferee, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, in front of the main entrance of the Courthouse at Russellville, Franklin County, Alabama, on January 3, 2024, during the legal hours of sale, all of its rights, title, and interest in and to the following described real estate, situated in Franklin County, Alabama, to-wit: Commence at the SW corner of Section 2, Township 7 South, Range 13 West, Franklin County, Alabama; thence run North 39 degrees 04 minutes 58 seconds East 798.57 feet to a cotton spindle in the center of County Road No. 41 (60.0 feet R.O.W); thence run along the center of said road North 78 degrees 21 minutes 05 seconds East 107.09 feet to a railroad spike found, the point of beginning; thence leaving said road run North 21 degrees 03 minutes 48 seconds West, 248.96 feet to an iron pin; thence run North 17 degrees 19 minutes 57 seconds West, 475.96 feet to an iron pin set; thence run South 86 degrees 34 minutes 20 seconds East, 145.0 feet to an iron pin; thence run South 26 degrees 41 minutes 39 seconds East, 674.77 feet to a point in the center of said road; thence run along the center of said road South 70 degrees 51 minutes 50 seconds West 229.26 feet to the point of beginning. Said herein described tract contains 3.0 acres, more or less, and lies in the SW 1/4 of Section 2, Township 7 South, Range 13 West, Franklin County, Alabama.. Property street address for informational purposes: 494 Cotton Gin Road , Russellville, AL 35653. THIS PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD ON AN “AS IS, WHERE IS” BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTY OR RECOURSE, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED AS TO TITLE, USE AND/OR ENJOYMENT AND WILL BE SOLD SUBJECT TO THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION OF ALL PARTIES ENTITLED THERETO. Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process. This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the expenses of foreclosure. The successful bidder must tender a non-refundable deposit of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) in certified funds made payable to Tiffany & Bosco, P.A. at the time and place of the sale. The balance of the purchase price plus any deed recording costs and transfer taxes must be paid in certified funds by noon the next business day at the Law Office of Tiffany & Bosco, P.A. at the address indicated below. Tiffany & Bosco, P.A. reserves the right to award the bid to the next highest bidder should the highest bidder fail to timely tender the total amount due. The Mortgagee/Transferee reserves the right to bid for and purchase the real estate and to credit its purchase price against the expenses of sale and the indebtedness secured by the real estate. This sale is subject to postponement or cancellation. Select Portfolio Servicing, Inc., (“Transferee”) Tiffany & Bosco, P.A., 2501 20th Place South, Suite 300, Homewood, AL 35223 www.tblaw.com TB File Number: 22-04014 11/08/2023, 11/15/2023, 11/22/2023 . ADID 570352 MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE. Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Elbert Berryman and wife, Mary Nell Berryman, originally in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for American Advisors Group, on October 28, 2016, said mortgage recorded in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Franklin County, Alabama, in MTG Book 793 Page 647; the undersigned Carrington Mortgage Services LLC, as Mortgagee/Transferee, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, in front of the main entrance of the Courthouse at At the main entrance of the Courthouse at Russellville, Franklin County, Alabama, Franklin County, Alabama, on October 27, 2023, during the legal hours of sale,
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during the legal hours of sale, all of its rights, title, and interest in and to the following described real estate, situated in Franklin County, Alabama, to-wit: Commence at the SW corner of the West One-Half of SW 1/4 of SW 1/4 of Section 36, Township 6, Range 11 West; run thence along Highway No. 24 a distance of 144 feet East; thence North 488 feet; thence West 144 feet; thence South 488 feet to the point of beginning. Less and except: Commence at the SW corner of the West One-Half of SW 1/4 of SW 1/4 of Section 36, Township 6, Range 11 West; run thence along Highway No. 24, a distance of 100 feet East; thence North 225 feet; thence West 100 feet; thence South 225 feet to the point of beginning. Situated, lying and being in Franklin County, Alabama.. Property street address for informational purposes: 10108 Highway 75 , Russellville, AL 35654. THIS PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD ON AN “AS IS, WHERE IS” BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTY OR RECOURSE, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED AS TO TITLE, USE AND/OR ENJOYMENT AND WILL BE SOLD SUBJECT TO THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION OF ALL PARTIES ENTITLED THERETO. Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process. This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the expenses of foreclosure. The successful bidder must tender a non-refundable deposit of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) in certified funds made payable to Tiffany & Bosco, P.A. at the time and place of the sale. The balance of the purchase price plus any deed recording costs and transfer taxes must be paid in certified funds by noon the next business day at the Law Office of Tiffany & Bosco, P.A. at the address indicated below. Tiffany & Bosco, P.A. reserves the right to award the bid to the next highest bidder should the highest bidder fail to timely tender the total amount due. The Mortgagee/Transferee reserves the right to bid for and purchase the real estate and to credit its purchase price against the expenses of sale and the indebtedness secured by the real estate. This sale is subject to postponement or cancellation. The above mortgage foreclosure sale has been postponed from October 27, 2023 until December 8, 2023, during the legal hours of sale in front of the main entrance of the Courthouse at At the main entrance of the Courthouse at Russellville, Franklin County, Alabama, Franklin County, Alabama. Carrington Mortgage Services LLC, (“Transferee”) Tiffany & Bosco, P.A., 2501 20th Place South, Suite 300, Homewood, AL 35223 www.tblaw.com TB File Number: 23-05999 . PUBLICATION DATES: September 6, 2023, September 13, 2023, September 20, 2023, November 8, 2023. NEWSPAPER: Franklin County Times. ADID 569455 NOTICE OF ESTABLISHMENT OF BANK BRANCH CB&S Bank 200 Jackson Avenue South Russellville, AL 35653 Notice is given that CB&S Bank, Russellville, Alabama has made application with the Regional Director of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation to establish a branch office at 2135 University Blvd, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 Any person wishing to comment on this application may file his or her comments in writing with the regional director of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation at the appropriate FDIC office 10 Tenth Street, NE, Suite 800, Atlanta, Georgia 303093906 not later than November 23, 2023. The nonconfidential portions of the application are on file at the appropriate FDIC office and are available for public inspection during regular business hours. Photocopies of the nonconfidential portion of the application file will be made available upon request. 11/08/23 ADID 570562 NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER FORECLOSURE NOTICE
WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms and conditions of a mortgage from PATRICIA ANN LANE AND HUSBAND, LARRY JOE LANE AKA LARRIE JOE LANE AND JOSEPH LANE, A SINGLE MAN to Citifinancial Corporation, LLC, on the 29th day of August, 2007, said mortgage recorded in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Franklin County, Alabama, on August 31, 2007, in Deed/Mortgage Book 688, Page 47, Franklin County, Alabama Records, said Mortgage having subsequently been transferred and assigned to U.S. Bank Trust National Association, as Trustee of LB-Ranch Series V Trust, by instrument recorded in the aforesaid Probate Office; notice is hereby given that the undersigned U.S. Bank Trust National Association, as Trustee of LBRanch Series V Trust, as Mortgagee/Transferee, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash in front of the main entrance of the Courthouse in Carnesville, Franklin County, Alabama, on November 27, 2023, during the legal hours of sale, all of its right, title, and interest in and to the following described real estate, situated in Franklin County, Alabama, to-wit: BEGIN 143 FEET EAST OF THE NW CORNER OF LOT
NO. 3 IN BLOCK “A” OF THE ENSLEY ADDITION TO THE CITY OF RUSSELLVILLE, ALABAMA, ACCORDING TO THE F.C. MCNEILLY SURVEY FOR C.E. WILSON, SR., AND FROM THIS POINT OF BEGINNING RUN EAST 65 FEET TO OAK STREET; THENCE SOUTH 166 FEET; THENCE WEST 65 FEET AND THENCE NORTH 166 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. THE SAME BEING IN SECTION 29, TOWNSHIP 6, RANGE 11 WEST. LYING AND BEING IN FRANKLIN COUNTY, ALABAMA. Said legal description being controlling, however the property is more commonly known as 715 E FRANKLIN ST, RUSSELLVILLE, AL 35653. Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process. This property will be sold on an “as is, where is” basis, subject to any easements, encumbrances, and exceptions reflected in the mortgage and those contained in the records of the Office of the Judge of Probate in the county where the above-described property is situated. This property will be sold subject to the right of redemption of all parties entitled thereto and subject to any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien, whether or not now due and payable). This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the expenses of foreclosure. The Mortgagee/Transferee reserves the right to bid for and purchase the real estate and to credit its purchase price against the expenses of sale and the indebtedness secured by the real estate. This sale is subject to postponement or cancellation. U.S. Bank Trust National Association, as Trustee of LB-Ranch Series V Trust, Mortgagee/Transferee THE BELOW LAW FIRM MAY BE HELD TO BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, UNDER FEDERAL LAW. IF SO, ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Rubin Lublin, LLC, Attorney for Mortgagee/Transferee 11 N. Water Street, Suite 10290, Mobile, AL 36602 Telephone Number: (877) 8130992 Case No. SNS-23-019847 Ad Run Dates: 11/01/2023, 11/08/2023, 11/15/2023 rlselaw.com/property-listing ADID 567296
PUBLIC NOTICE ESTATE OF DIANA ELAINE MARCELLO, DECEASED Case# 23-0110 PROBATE COURT OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, ALABAMA Letters Testamentary of said deceased having been granted to ROBERT JASON MARCELLO AND SHARON HINDMAN HESTER, as Co-Personal Representatives, of the Last Will & Testament, of DIANA ELAINE MARCELLO, deceased, on the 26th day of October 2023, 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. 11/01/23, 11/08/23, 11/15/23 ADID 569452
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PUBLIC NOTICE ESTATE OF BARBARA J. BAKER, DECEASED Case# 23-0112 PROBATE COURT OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, ALABAMA Letters Testamentary of said deceased having been granted to KATHY LAFUNDA BAKER THOMAS, as Executrix, of the Last Will & Testament, of BARBARA J. BAKER, deceased, on the 29th day of October 2023, 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. 11/01/23, 11/08/23, 11/15/23 ADID 569457 PUBLIC NOTICE ESTATE OF BRUCE M. SHARPLEY, DECEASED Case# 23-0108 PROBATE COURT OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, ALABAMA Letters of Administration of said deceased having been granted to BRANDON SHARPLEY, as Administrator, of the Estate of BRUCE M. SHARPLEY deceased, on the 23rd day of October, 2024, 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. 10/25/23, 11/01/23, 11/08/23 ADID 568360
ESTATE OF MARGARET H. SHARPLEY, DECEASED Case# 23-0107 PROBATE COURT OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, ALABAMA Letters of Administration of said deceased having been granted to ANGELA SHARPLEY, as Administratrix, of the Estate of MARGARET H. SHARPLEY, deceased, on the 23rd day of October, 2024, 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. 10/25/23, 11/01/23, 11/08/23 ADID 568358
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November 8, 2023
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B7• Franklin County Times • www.franklincountytimes.com
November 8, 2023
A proud salute to those who have honorably served in our nation’s military Veterans Day, November 11th
Kenneth “Kenny” Dobbs U.S. Army National Guard 28 years U.S. Army Reserves 2 years- Iraq I’m proud of you. Love, Dad
Van Hoyt Dobbs U.S. Air Force 4 years Love from your family and friends
Harry J. Jenkins U.S. Navy 21 years WW II, Korea Love, Richard and friends
Relton Willie Hutcheson U.S. Army, WW II Your family misses you.
Marvin M. Ellison 82nd Airborne, 307th Engineers, WWII North Africa, Sicily, D-Day, Netherlands and Battle of the Bulge. We love you and miss you
Johnnie Pounders Retired 30 years of service in the U.S. Navy (Vietnam, Mercury astronaut recovery), Army Reserve and Air Force Reserve We appreciate your service! Love, your family
John C. Bertschinger U.S. Army 4 years- Vietnam U.S. Army National Guard- 7 years Your family misses you.
Dewey C. Wilson US Army - WWII !(#$ %"' &") %"') service, we love and miss you!
Proud to Salute All Who Have Served! HAPPY
Thank you for your loyal and dedicated service to our Country!
VETERANS
VETERAN’S DAY
Thank you for your sacrifice to protect our freedom!
We appreciate our Veterans! Thank you!
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Chris Wallace, District 1; Jason Miller, District 2; Joseph Baldwin, District 3; David Hester, District 4; seated Barry Moore, Chairman and Probate Judge.
Franklin County Commission
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Town of Hodges - Memory Tree
Names in memory, will be on the tree at park on December 3, 2023 Cost: $5 per Name on Angel Deadline to submit: Dec. 1, 2023 Submit names to: Town Hall, Harold's Gas & Kathy Kutts There will be a tree lighting ceremony, Dec. 3rd Refreshments & Caroling
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Saluting Our Veterans Thank you for your service!
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November 8, 2023
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