Franklin County Times - November 15, 2023 by Franklin County

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Highlighting our local veterans: Progress magazine By Staff Reports Our annual Progress magazine is in the early stages of preparation, and this year’s theme is honoring veterans. If you are a veteran willing to speak about your time in the service and about your life in general, feel free to contact us at 256332-1881 (Ext. 2702) or by email at maria.camp@ franklincountytimes.com for possible inclusion in the magazine.

PHOTOS BY MARÍA CAMP Johnnie Pounders, Troy Oliver and Grant Atkins take part in the Russellville Veterans Day ceremony and parade.

Northwest Shoals Community College’s Music Department will hold a Falling into Winter Christmas concert Nov. 17 at 7 p.m. in the Lou B. Bevill Center on the NWSCC Phil Campbell campus. The Concert will feature the NWSCC Show Choir, Vocal Point, directed by Jonathon Romero, and the NWSCC Jazz band, directed by George Crummie. Admission for the concert will be free of charge. Franklin County members of the show choir include Katelyn Mardis (Russellville), Makenzie Galloway (Phil Campbell), Acy Davis (Russellville), Antonio Santamaria (Russellville), Eli Cooper (Russellville), Briley Palmer (Russellville) and DaKota Galloway (Phil Campbell). Franklin County members of the jazz band include Pedro Lopez-Andres (Russellville), Luis Lucas (Russellville), Eduardo Lucas (Russellville), Nathan Medley (Russellville), Briley Palmer (Russellville) and Jorge Pineda (Russellville).

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Veterans and supporters march and ride in the annual Veterans Day parade in downtown Russellville.

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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 256-810-1637. “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.”

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Russellville’s annual Veterans Day parade takes place Nov. 11.

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LEFT: Veterans and supporters march and ride in the annual Veterans Day parade in downtown Russellville. RIGHT: Russellville’s annual Veterans Day parade takes place Nov. BELOW: Russellville’s annual Veterans Day parade takes place Nov. 11.

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Birthdays

Nov. 17 Kylie Elizabeth Puntar Steve Clonts Hunter Harbin Deborah Lindsey

Nov. 19 Dana Aycock Madison Gault

Nov. 20 Lori Alford Ginger Long Mark Grissom Steve Pace

Nov. 21 Trey Copeland Jamie Vickery Tony McAlister

Nov. 22 Jacque Hester Eric McDaniel Logan Forsythe Addie Harbin Sue Williams Hayden McCrory Bobbie N. Copeland Justus Stancil

Nov. 23 Michael Hall Grace Rogers

Dec. 8 Cindy Bailey Weston Jackson Patsy McDuffa Chris Ozbirn Doris Hutcheson Jeff Copeland Matt Weeks Dec. 9 Lynn Bolton Bob Rogers Hayden Dale Smith Triston Vandiver Dec. 10 Tony Melecio Kaleb Scott Joe Alverson Rachel Burleson George Hargett Dec. 11 Eugenia Christine Moss Dec. 12 Ken Boyles Will Lindsey Dec. 13 Joey Wingo John Marshall Burcham Austin Scott Ty Trapp

Nov. 24 Casey Vinson Lexie Glass

Dec. 14 Kerry Gilbert Jackie Scott Mitchell Swann Melena Ballard Gayla Mills

Nov. 25 Monica Balding Debbie Beason

Dec. 15 Jerry Aycock Anna Beth Oliver

Nov. 26 Peggy Hipps Cassidy O’Neal

Dec. 16 Paula McDowell Sheryl Plott Brittany Trapp Sherry Trapp

Nov. 27 Kim Tyra Brenda Hill

Nov. 28 Jimmy Glasgow

Nov. 29 Jennifer McAlister Lela Ray Chase Dowdy

Nov. 30 Bo Jackson Maci Lee Lewis Torey Behel Brittany Wood

Dec. 1 Sharon Hovater Jerry Boyd

Dec. 2 Vicki Pounders Hall Kenneth Mink Tracy Ward

Dec. 3 Bill Allen Amanda Rose Donna Trapp Matt Uptain

Dec. 4 Caden Watts Kenny Wright

Dec. 5 Paula Lindsey Bobby Terrell

Dec. 6 Danny Wingo Mazie Boyers Troy Oliver Kayla Hudson Kendra Tyra

Dec. 7 Chris Askew Jacob Aycock Jeanie Balding Larry Gilmer Melinda Smith

Dec. 17 Ken Farr Larry Stewart Don Wisdom Dec. 19 Shelana Moore Cindy Ragan Dec. 20 Michael Fish Charles Segars Deborah Gault Terry L. Pennington Dec. 21 Melinda Swinney Grant Hagedorn Clayton Suddith Mattie Watts Allison Woods Dec. 22 James Garrard Dustin Hargett Dec. 23 Louvina Gross Terri Sibley Dec. 24 Krista Alison Rita Burleson Dec. 25 Tracey Tyra Dec. 26 Kimberly Ann Pounders Allen Bradley Bohannon Kim Vetato Dec. 27 Jana Deaton Jana Rice Joann Stanley Dec. 29 Landon Gerstman Martha Sibley Lydia Wade

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Obituaries Earnestine “Pat” Blevins Nov. 9, 2023

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Earnestine “Pat” Blevins, 91, of Spruce Pine, passed away Nov. 9. Visitation was held Nov. 11 from 1-2 p.m. at Spry Memorial Chapel, with a service directly following. Burial was in Spruce Pine Cemetery.

Land Transactions Oct. 30 • Guerson Uziel Cuevas to Jose Luis Soliz Cano, survivorship • Nickolas Hicks to Tyler Jeffrey Joyner, survivorship • Gene A. McCalmon to Kelli Hargett Higgins, warranty • Keith Leon Wilson to Kenney Jerome Wilson, warranty • Lee Allen Page to

Heather B. Clark, warranty • Dallas Gilliland to Valued Properties LLC, warranty • Jerry Mills to Stacy Mills, warranty • Waymon Fike to Carl Cummings, warranty • Charles N. Mitchell to Sherry Isbell, warranty

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.

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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• Tyler Scott Medina to Amanda Marie Rebecca Pace • Delaney Houston McKinney to Emily Rhiann Renfrow • Matthew Dale Lewis to Savannah Lee Smith • Walter Noe Garcia Cano to Maria Elena Olea

Oct. 30 Marriage Licenses • Ian Sawyer Smith to • Kenneth A. Carson

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Calendar Of Events Cottons for Christmas Sock Drive

Service to Tiffany A. Nipper, affidavit • David Ward to S&N Investments LLC, warranty • Amy J. Scott to Brad James, affidavit • James D. Presley to Jacob Presley, warranty • Billy Burfield to Angela Cumbo, warranty

Baptist Church, 1657 Highway 60, Russellville, will be having a Thanksgiving Singing Nov. 19 at 1:30 p.m. with The Followers group singing. Everyone is invited.

A Walk Thru Bethlehem

Nov. 29-30, Dec. 1 & 3 Russellville First Baptist 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.

Cornhole Tournament

Dec. 2 The third annual Franklin County Career Tech Student Cornhole Tournament will be Dec. 2 at Belgreen, with registration beginning at 9 a.m. and games beginning at 10 a.m. Teams will be blind draw. A student tourney will be followed by an allages tourney. Prizes will be awarded to the top three

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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 Facebook.

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

Dec. 7 City Lake’s Tree Lighting Ceremony will be at 7:30 p.m. The Christmas Tree Trail will be open until Jan. 1 for visitors to enjoy.

The Roxy’s Christmas Spectacular

Dec. 7-10 The Roxy’s Christmas Spectacular will take the stage with public performances Dec. 7-10. Tickets are on sale now.

Christmas Cantata

Dec. 10 Russellville First Baptist Church will hold a Christmas Cantata, “The King is Here,” Dec. 10 at 10:30 a.m. in the main sanctuary at RFBC.

A Night in Bethlehem

Dec. 10-14 Mountain View Baptist Church in Phil Campbell will host its annual A Night in Bethlehem display Dec. 10-14 from 6-8 p.m. each evening. This self-guided event lets viewers walk through scenes from Bethlehem, as they might have looked the night Jesus was born. Church members portray Bible characters and share the Bible story of Christ’s birth.

Phil Campbell Tree Lighting

Dec. 14 Phil Campbell’s Tree Lighting will take place in the downtown Memorial Park immediately following the Christmas parade, which begins at 6 p.m.

RECURRING Al-Anon

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

American Legion

American Legion Post 64 regularly meets the second Thursday of every month at the North Highlands Church of Christ fellowship hall, with the meal at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting at 7 p.m.

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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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FCT holiday coloring contest returns We Say Editorial Staff

Ready … set … color! Our annual Christmas Coloring Contest returns for another year in next week’s Franklin County Times, so we hope all young artists across the county are getting ready to grab their crayons and show us their best work. We launched this colorful competition in 2020, and it’s been a holiday hit among local children. Franklin County children love a good contest, whether it’s a Farm-City essay, a 4-H poster, a rocket launch or a fundraising challenge. Next week will bring the first coloring page for this year, and a different page will appear each week through Dec. 13. Children through age 12 will have four chances to show off their artistic skills and enter to win a

cool prize. Plus, EVERY entrant will receive a free box of crayons and a coloring book. Local business sponsors help us make this contest possible for the community each year, and they have our gratitude during this season of joy and thankfulness. We hope you will show them your thanks, too, by patronizing their businesses during the holidays and in the year to come. This is what it means to be a community – mutual support and positive connection. Don’t let the children in your life – whether that’s your own children, your grandchildren, the next-door neighbors or those church youth – miss the coloring page each week as “the holidays” begin in earnest. We’ll have plenty of extra copies of the paper at our office in downtown Russellville as well as in paper boxes throughout the county. There’s no purchase necessary for children to enter. Let’s get coloring!

November goes bananas over banana pudding Mayor Brian Scott

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Love it or hate it, banana pudding has a legion of devout followers. Are you one of them? November, among other things, is designated as Banana Pudding Lovers Month. Do you plan to celebrate? What makes the perfect banana pudding? Do you prefer store

bought, or do you like to make your own? Have you developed your own recipe, or do you have a treasured family favorite passed down over the years? When is your favorite time to have banana pudding? Perhaps you consider it appropriate for all seasons. Or, are you among (perhaps the minority) and find it overrated? dramatic music plays Perhaps you are more fond of banana bread. Or not a fan of any bananabased baking. I, for one, while not a fan of bananas in general, have found the occa-

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November celebrates family caregivers Councilman Marty Guidry

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In recognition of November as National Family Caregivers Month, the GFWC Book Lovers Study Club’s program focused on the importance of caregivers to raise the awareness of caregiving issues, educate communities and increase support for caregivers. Cheri McCain, who has served as a caregiver for her parents, in-laws, friends, children and others, presented the program. “Caregiving is considered a selfless act of providing support, assistance and comfort to someone in need, whether by a family member, a friend or a stranger,” McCain said. There are four types of caregivers--family, professional, volunteer and informal. Despite the caregivers’ different backgrounds and

circumstances, they all face common challenges including managing their physical and emotional stress, balancing work and caregiving responsibilities, lack of support and resources, guilt and loss of identity, legal and financial issues. In our country today, more than 53 million family caregivers provide unpaid care. McCain shared some of her challenges as a caregiver. She stressed that a caregiver must have empathy, compassion and commitment. The meeting was held at the Russellville First Baptist Church’s Green Room. President Brenda Oliver presided over the meeting. The meeting began with the Pledge of Allegiance, singing of “God Bless America” and the Reading of the Collect. Debbie Beason and Lela Ray served delicious refreshments. Julie McKinney attended as a guest. The business session included the treasurer report, review and approval of the Book Lovers’ Budget for the year. Treasurer Leah Masterson reported

the club donated $75 to the Shot@Life and $75 to UNICEF. Members have donated more than $150 this year for Canine Companions for Independence. In other business, club members approved $140 to participate in the Russellville Hospital Christmas tree fundraiser. The money raised from this project will be used for the hospital’s new emergency room. Patricia Cox, Joshlyn Bowen and Nancy Foster make up the committee that will decorate the tree at City Lake Park. Attendees listen to

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RES, WES hold Veterans Day program

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SPORTS

Tharptown softball. See page B2.

Phil Campbell basketball. See page B2. Scott seeks circuit clerk position. See page B8.

November 15, 2023

Basketball tips off in Franklin County

Football playoffs look ahead

By Bart Moss For the FCT

Entering the second week of the football playoffs, only one team from Franklin County remains - Russellville in Class 5A. The Golden Tigers will travel to Moody. Russellville is coming off a 38-21 win over Fairfield, improving their record to 9-2. Moody, also 9-2, is coming off a first round win over Scottsboro 28-10. The Blue Devils went 5-1 in region play, beating Alexandria, Lincoln, Springville, St. Clair County and Southside Gadsden. Their only loss was to Leeds. Moody outscored their opponents 359-143 this year. Phil Campbell and Red Bay were eliminated last week on the road. The Bobcats lost to thirdranked Gordo in Class 3A, and Red Bay lost to Tuscaloosa Academy in Class 2A. Some other notable matchups in the area this week are: (Class 1A) Valley Head at Hackleburg; (Class 2A) Lexington at Fyffe; (Class 3A) Lauderdale County at Piedmont, Mars Hill at Madison Academy; (Class 4A) Deshler at Westminster Christian, Priceville at Brooks, Haleyville at Cherokee County; (Class 6A) Fort Payne at Muscle Shoals.

Tharptown Cross Country finishes fifth in state

The Golden Tigers and Fairfield put it all on the line during the playoffs.

PHOTOS BY BRANNON KING

Russellville defeats Fairfield to open 5A football playoffs By Brannon King For the FCT The Russellville Golden Tigers hosted the Fairfield Tigers in the first round of the AHSAA Class 5A football playoffs on Friday night, and the home team got a 38-21 win as a steady rain fell for almost the entire second half. With the victory, RHS improved to 9-2 on the season and will travel to Moody in the second round to face the Blue Devils. Moody won at Scottsboro in round one by a 28-10 score. Russellville fell behind 7-0 versus Fairfield when the Tigers scored a oneyard touchdown on a fourth down play about halfway through the first quarter. The Golden Tigers answered quickly when Cam Phinizee scored the first of his

four touchdowns of the night on a 47-yard run. Manny Martinez followed with the first of his five extra-point kicks during the contest to even the score. RHS took a 14-7 first quarter lead when Malachi Duncan intercepted a Fairfield pass and, before going down, he pitched the ball to Devin Green near the end zone on the return for a touchdown. The Russellville defense helped to set up the next score when Reece Carson intercepted Fairfield on the following possession. A couple of plays later, Phinizee again went 47 yards for a touchdown to end the first quarter. The half continued on the opening play of the second quarter when Fairfield threw deep, and the receiver made a catch in the end zone while

being covered to make the score 21-14 on the 50-yard touchdown. The Tigers evened the score with the aid of an interception of a Russellville pass that was followed by an eight-yard touchdown run by the quarterback with 4:34 to go in the second quarter. A missed Fairfield field goal attempt of 26-yards allowed the score to remain 21-21 at the half. With the rain coming down during the final two quarters, Russellville’s defense held Fairfield scoreless the rest of the way, and the Golden Tigers relied on their rushing attack on offense to earn the victory. Second half points for RHS came on a twoyard touchdown run by Phinizee in the third quarter followed by a 39-yard field goal in the wet conditions by

Martinez and a 46-yard Phinizee touchdown in the fourth period. “What a great job by the offense, defense and special teams,” Russellville head coach John Ritter said after the win. “It was kind of an uncharacteristic win. I don’t know if we’ve ever gotten into three tight ends and one receiver and to be in it for three quarters of the game, what a testament to our guys just for believing in what we were going to do, trusting the process and making plays on both sides.” The RHS team now looks ahead to facing the Moody squad on the road. “It doesn’t matter where we go as long as we get to go together,” Ritter said. “This group, we’ll load up a bus and go anywhere.”

By Bart Moss For the FCT

The T h a r p t ow n Wildcats cross country program continues to shine and make its name well-known statewide with a fifth place showing in the Class 1A-2A state meet at Oakville. The Wildcats finished behind powerhouse programs like Cold Springs (state champions) and Hatton (state runner up). Sand Rock and St. Luke’s Episcopal finished third and fourth. Senior runner Jessie Mitchell propelled the Wildcats to their fifth place finish with a time of 17:19.30. Alex Quintero finished 28th with a time of 17:46.09, a personal best. Angel Garcia finished 41st with a time of 18:18.74 and Edwin Vela finished 49th with a time of 18:25.42. “I am very proud of the Tharptown Cross Country teams this season. They overcame an unexpected coaching change halfway through the season,” explained Coach Darrel Baker. Baker replaced longtime coach Joseph Brown, who took the same position with Northwest Shoals Community College. “With great senior leadership from

See THARPTOWN, Page B2

Varsity basketball tipped off last week in Franklin County. With boys coming out of football, it was mostly girls basketball teams taking the floor. In an early season matchup of rivals, Belgreen used a strong third quarter to pull away from the Phil Campbell Bobcats, winning 55-48. Phil Campbell raced out to an eight point lead early on before Belgreen came back to cut the Bobcats lead to 15-12 at the end of the first quarter. Belgreen trimmed Phil Campbell’s lead even further in the second quarter, outscoring the Bobcats 11-10. Belgreen had a big third quarter, outscoring Phil Campbell 23-11 to take a 46-36 lead. The Bobcats fought their way back in the fourth quarter, cutting the Bulldogs’ lead to four points, but Belgreen held on for the win. Dacota Green led Belgreen with 14 points, followed by Bryn Scott with 11 points. Isabella Tate added nine points, Makenna Fisher eight points, Lilliana Willingham four points, Morgan Lauderdale three points, Carson Hovater three points, Jacqueline Alban two points and Lily Green with one point.

See BASKETBALL, Page B2

Russellville Middle School girls’ basketball team starts season with big wins By Brannon King For the FCT

The Russellville Middle School girls’ basketball team is off to a winning start for the 2023-2024 season. The RMS girls, led by head coach Angela Woods, has a 7-1 record after recent victories over Haleyville and Red Bay. On Nov. 6, the Russellville Golden Tigers defeated the Haleyville Lions by a 48-20 final score. RMS jumped out to an 18-8 first quarter lead and held a 24-12 advantage at the halftime break. Russellville played a strong third quarter, outscoring Haleyville 14-3 during the period to put the game out of reach. Sadie Odom led Russellville in scoring with 15 points. Bella Malone also finished the game in doublefigures with 12. Blevyn Sappington added seven points, Hayleigh Chaney scored six and Lourdes Ellis had four while Kyla Francisco and Aleya Lane had two points apiece. The RMS girls kept to their winning ways the following evening by defeating the Red Bay Tigers with a score of 35-11. ABOVE: Russellville’s defense makes a stop near the goal line versus Fairfield. BELOW: The RHS defense wraps up the Fairfield runner.

See RUSSELLVILLE, Page B2

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Basketball tip off, Phil Campbell at Belgreen

PHOTOS BY BART MOSS

Tharptown holds softball camp By Bart Moss For the FCT Well before softball season beings, Tharptown’s new softball coach,

Jonathan Jones, is working to build a foundation with the younger Wildcats. Jones, formerly Vina’s softball coach, said the

camp was a huge success. “We had 27 campers from grades three to six,” said Jones. “They worked on improving their throwing, fielding, base-running

and hitting fundamentals. I am super excited about the talent we have coming up in the grade school ages. The children were awesome, and it was

a blessing for our team and staff to work with our campers.” Jones was thankful for the support of the parents who sent their children to

the camp. “I just want to thank the parents and the kids for supporting Tharptown softball. The future is bright for the Wildcats.”

PHOTOS BY BART MOSS

Russellville Russellville outscored Red Bay 16-2 in the first quarter and 4-0 in the second to earn a 20-2 lead at

the half. RMS grew the advantage to 30-6 at the end of three quarters of play with a 10-4 period.

Continued from page B1 Sadie Odom again led Russellville in scoring this time with eight points. Blevyn

Sappington and Bella Malone had six points each and they were followed in the scoring col-

umn by Hayleigh Chaney with five points and Lourdes Ellis with four. Lilly Hood and Aleya

Basketball Macy Hardy led Phil Campbell with 19 points, followed by Isabella Ashley with 10 points. Hannah Welborn added nine points, Leela Baker six points and Sidda Rogers four points. Belgreen 44, Tremont (MS) 38 Makenna Fisher led Belgreen passed Tremont to win 44-38. Fisher’s 11 points led

the Bulldogs as they built a 11-5 first quarter lead and led 25-21 at the half. The Bulldogs extended their lead to 37-31 at the end of the third quarter. Lilliana Willingham added seven points, Isabella Tate six points, Jacqueline Alban four points, Dacota Green four points, Carson Hovater four points, BB Scott three points, Morgan

Continued from page B1 Lauderdale three points and Lily Green three points. Vina 63, Berry 36 The Vina Red Devils opened the season with a 63-36 win over Berry. Vina led 20-4 after the first quarter and 35-16 at halftime. Junior Sara Harper led the scoring with 14 points and eight assists. Sophomore Braxtyn

Quinn scored 13 points, followed by junior Khylee Brooks with nine points and 10 rebounds. Freshman Lana Bell had eight and senior Mikala Mitchell had seven points. Senior Kaley Attaway had six points and 11 rebounds. Freshman Kenzie Elrod scored three, and senior Jayln Shotts added one. Freshman Layla Hester added two

points and seven assists. Vina 56, Tharptown 43 On Friday night, Vina’s varsity girls defeated cross county rival Tharptown 56-43. The Lady Red Devils led 20-4 at the end of the first quarter and 34-15 at halftime. Khylee Brooks led scoring with 11 points and seven rebounds, fol-

Tharptown seniors Jessie Mitchell, Edwin Vela, Ricardo He r nande z, Alexa Hawkins and Addie Compton, they contin-

ued to practice hard and improve each week,” Baker added. “The boys team posted a first place finish,

Lane were next with two points apiece while Kyla Francisco and Collins Odom had one point each.

lowed by Sara Harper and Layla Hester, each with 10 points. Harper had eight assists. Kaley Attaway had eight points and nine rebounds followed by Braxtyn Quinn with five points. Kenzie Elrod, Mikala Mitchell and Lana Bell each had four points. Ashton Tharp led Tharptown with 14 points followed by Cortney Smith with 10 points.

Continued from page B1 and the girls placed second at the Athen’s Bible Invitational. The momentum continued as the boys advanced to

state with a second place finish at sectionals. Two girls also made it to state on their individual efforts. So, to say the

least, I am very proud of both teams.” The two girls Baker referenced are Abby Wilson, who finished

33rd overall in the girls 1A-2A meet with a time of 22:22.37, and Addison Compton, who finished with a time of 26:10.50.

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Farm-City Banquet recognizes winners

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Oliver Farms is recognized as the Farm Family of the Year.

LEFT: Dr. Mickey Spillers is recognized with the Lifetime Agricultural Achievement Award. CENTER: Donnie Nichols is recognized as the Agricultural Educator of the Year. RIGHT: Caleb Beason is recognized as Farmer of the Year.

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The following information is the annual report of receipts and expenditures of the Franklin County Community Development Commission for the fiscal year ending 9-30-2023. The information is “unaudited” and is reported to the citizens of Franklin County to document how these tax dollars are being expended. The Franklin County Community Development Commission is a 3-member board, whose membership for the previous year included: Brad Bolton as Senator Stutts’ appointment, Jeremy Campbell, as Representative Kiel’s appointment, and the Chairman of the Commission, Mayor at Large- David Grissom. All grants approved must be within the charter of the development fund which is as follows: In accordance with Act No. 2008-75 enacted by the Legislature of Alabama, grants may be awarded only for the following purposes: 1. To promote economic development, education, recreation, conservation, and fire protection. 2. To enhance the education of the citizenry through activities, expenditures for capital improvements or equipment, to promote literacy, learning, arts appreciation, public health, and mental health. 3. To promote activities that provide human and social services which reduce the hardships of old age, poor health, or poverty. 4. To promote the marketability, yield, or quality of Alabama-produced agricultural commodities. 5. To promote the preservation, restoration, development and propagation of Alabama’s natural resources, recreational facilities, environment, history, culture, transportation lanes, tourism, public safety, and historic landmarks and buildings.

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BEGINNING BALANCE FCCDC FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING 10/01/2022

$51,879.40

FORM OF ADVERTISEMENT OF COMPLETION

TOTAL IN LIEU OF TAXES DEPOSITS RECEIVED THRU 9/30/2023

$191,097.60

LEGAL NOTICE

TOTAL INTEREST EARNED THRU 9/30/2023

$747.45

TOTAL BALANCE AVAILABLE FOR GRANT FUNDING

$243,724.45

In accordance with Chapter 1, Title 39, Code of Alabama, 1975, notice is hereby given that Boyett Construction Co., Inc. (The General Contractor) has completed the Contract for Improvements of:

GRANTS AWARDED AS FOLLOWS: GRANT # ENTITY: GRANT AMT: 2243 THS Gym Wall Padding $2,500.00 2244 Franklin Co Career Tech-Bus for College Campus $250.00 2245 Community Ac\on - Meals on Wheels $500.00 2246 Community Ac\on - Transporta\on Assistance $500.00 2247 VHS - Dauphin Island Field Trip $250.00 2248 VHS-Cross Country $250.00 2249 PCSH FFA Na\onal Conven\on $500.00 2250 RBHS Gym Sound System $2,500.00 2251 Big Brothes Big Sisters Rville and RB Scholarship $500.00 2252 RBHS FFA Na\onal Conven\on $500.00 2253 PCPD Patrol Eye Cameras $1,500.00 2254 TES EL Instruc\on Materials $800.00 2255 PCHS Football-Helmet Recondi\oning $2,500.00 2256 THS Volleyball Equipment $1,000.00 2257 BHS 3rd Grade Classroom Tech (Wilson) $800.00 2258 BHS 3rd Grade Classroom Tech (Johnson) $800.00 2259 Russellville Fire Dept Furniture Conex Training $1,500.00 2260 City of Russellville - Radio Emergency Services Repair $1,500.00 2261 THS School Library Book Purchase $250.00 $1,000.00 2262 BHS Profound Special Needs Play Area 2263 Franklin Co Board of Educa\on-Groundskeeping Eq $500.00 2264 RHS Sodball Concession Stand/Dugout Bricking/Field Re-Fencing $2,500.00 2265 TES Purchase 25 radios $2,500.00 2266 Franklin Co Board of Ed-Tharptown Bleacher $2,500.00 2267 Franklin County Career Tech $2,500.00 2268 Postage $14.25 2269 Correct Deposit Error 2270 Bear Creek Collabora\ve $5,763.08 2271 BHS Special Ed 4 Chromebooks $800.00 2272 VHS Scholars Bowl Club Expenses $250.00 2273 THS Muscial Ed Instruments/resources $500.00 2274 Franklin Co Sheriff k-p Training Eq $1,500.00 2275 BHS Scholars' Bowl Na\onal Championship $500.00 2276 PCES Purchase Water Filling Sta\on $800.00 2277 RBHS Purchase AED $750.00 2278 Weatherford Library Summer Program $800.00 2279 THS Rocketry Club Materials & Equipment $800.00 2280 BHS Purcahse AED Cabinet $178.00 2281 Franklin Co Schools 9 AED Cabinets Athle\c Fac $675.00 $1,500.00 2282 Franklin Co Schools Mics, Stands, Accessories 2283 Franklin Co Times Annual Report $506.25 2284 Franklin Free Press - Annual Report $550.00 2285 Red Bay News Annual Report $318.60 2286 Postage $9.00 2287 East Franklin Junior High School - Purchase of Playground Equipment $3,000.00 2288 Franklin County Career Technical Center - Purchase of Tables & Chairs $1,500.00 2289 Phil Campbell High School Baseball - Purchase of Padded Backstop and Helmet Rack $1,500.00 $1,000.00 2290 Vina High School Baseball - Purchase of Equipment and Field Supplies 2291 Vina High School Boys Track - Purchase New Uniforms and Equipment, Season Expenses $250.00 2292 Red Bay High School Boys Track - Season Expenses and Purchase of Supplies $250.00 2293 Tharptown High School - Purchase of Personal Radio Communicators $800.00 2294 Tharptown High School Girls Sodball - Purchase of Field Materials $1,000.00 2295 Tharptown High School Special Educa\on - Franklin County Special Olympics $500.00 2296 Vina High School Sixth Grade - Expenses for Dauphin Island Sea Lab Trip $250.00 2297 Russellville Fire Department - Purchase of Kubota $2,500.00 2298 Belgreen High School Arts Program - Purchase of Art Supplies $250.00 2299 Phil Campbell High School Football - Purchase of Ice Machine $2,000.00 2300 Red Bay High School Football - Purchase & Repair of Helmets and Should Pads $4,900.00 2301 East Franklin Volunteer Fire Department - Purchase of Chain Saws $1,500.00 2302 Red Bay High School Sixth Grade - Field Trip to Chajanooga, TN $250.00 2303 Franklin County Chamber of Commerce - Junior Leadership Program State Capitol Trip $500.00 2304 Phil Campbell Elementary School - Problem Solving Team Purchase of Materials $250.00 2305 Russellville Middle School Football - Purchase & Repair of Helmets and Shoulder Pads $2,500.00 2306 Phil Campbell High School JAG - Na\onal Conference $250.00 2307 Belgreen High School - Purchase of Supplies for First Grade Classroom Library $800.00 2308 Belgreen High School - Purchase of Tables Classroom & Classroom Supplies $500.00 2309 Vina High School Sodball - Facili\es Repair / Concession Stand Remodel $500.00 2310 Phil Campbell Elementary School - Purchase of Supplies for First Grade Classroom $800.00 2311 Serenity Saviors - Purchase of Tractor & Bush Hog $500.00 2312 Phil Campbell Elementary School - Purchase of Supplies for First Grade Classroom $800.00 2313 Postage $15.60 2314 Phil Campbell Elementary School - First Grade Reading Library $800.00 2315 Belgreen High Schoool - Football Program Equipment & Supply Expenses $2,500.00 2316 Vina High School - Track Team Facili\es & Equipment $250.00 2317 Phil Campbell High School - Girls Track Purchase of Equipment / Work on Long Jump Pit $500.00 2318 Phil Campbell High School - Girls Volleyball Purchase of Equipment $500.00 $2,500.00 2319 Franklin County Chamber of Commerce - Watermelon Sponsorship 2320 City of Russellville Police Department - Upda\ng & Replacing Service Weapons $2,500.00 2321 Red Bay Tip-Off Club - Block Wall Construc\on / Installa\on of Roll Up Door $2,500.00 2322 Town of Vina - Fire Department Replace (3) Sets of Gear / Suits - Fund Purchase of 1 $3,954.00 2323 Red Bay Quarterback Club - Purchase of Signage & Installa\on at Football Press Box $1,500.00 2324 Blue Springs Volunteer Fire Department - Purchase of Reader Board Sign $1,500.00 2325 Franklin County EMA - Bajery-Operated Chainsaws - Fund Purchase of 5 $1,869.90 2326 Phil Campbell Elementary School - Second Grade Purchase of Chromebooks $800.00 2327 Phil Campbell Elementary School - Second Grade Purchase of Reading Materials $800.00 2328 Bear Creek Development Authority - Purchase of Life Vests, Drone & First Aid Kits $2,500.00 2329 Red Bay High School - Volleyball Purchase of Uniforms $250.00 2330 Postage $9.60 2331 RHS Cross Country to State $500.00 2332 Red Bay High School Fencing $5,000.00 2333 Liberty Learning Founda\on Super Ci\zen Program $7,000.00 2334 City of Red Bay Founders Day Sponsorship $1,000.00 2335 Franklin County Sheriff's Office Stalker Radars $2,999.50 2336 Russellville High School Track and Field Shot Put $2,500.00 2337 Red Bay Golf Team Expenses, Travel, Equipment, Uniforms $500.00 2338 Red Bay School Improvement Football Scoreboard $3,500.00 2339 Red Bay High School Newspapers in Educa\on via RB News $1,375.00 2340 Vina High School Newspapers in Educa\on via RB News $625.00 2341 Red Bay High School Purchase Tables for Computer Science Program $450.00 2342 Downtown Russellville Collec\ve Purchase Laptop and Monitor $1,500.00 2343 Postage $6.30 2344 Red Bay High School Volleyball $2,050.00 2345 City of Red Bay Jaws of Life Tool and Accessories $2,500.00 Transferred to Future Economic Development $30,000.00 $162,219.08

TOTAL ENDING BALANCE OF THE FCCDC AS OF 9/30/2023:

$81,505.37

JDE PROJECT NO. 22-18 for the PHIL CAMPBELL HOUSING AUTHORITY, PHIL CAMPBELL, ALABAMA, and have made request for final settlement of said contract. All persons having any claim for labor,

Phil Campbell Housing Authority 19 Stallcup Circle, Phil Campbell, AL 35581 Evans Architectural Design 1823 27th Avenue South, Homewood, Alabama 35209 NOTE: This notice must be run once a week for four successive weeks for projects exceeding $50,000, for projects of less than $50,000, run on time only. Proof of publication is required. 11/15/23, 11/22/23, 11/29/23, 12/06/23 ADID 571366 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, ALABAMA RUSSELLVILLE ELECTRIC BOARD, PLAINTIFF, VS. CASE NO.: CV-2021900004.00 BRADLEY CHRISTOPHER HEAD, MATTHEW MOTES, DWAYNE HELTON, JOHN SINCHER, et al., DEFENDANTS. NOTICE OF ACTION Bradley Chrisopher Head and John Sincher must answer the Complaint by the 7th day of December 2023, or in thirty (30) days thereafter, a judgment by default may be rendered against him in Case No.: 33-CV-2021900004.00, in the Circuit Court of Franklin County, Alabama. DONE this the 13th day of November 2023. Anita Scott, CLERK of the Court of Franklin County, Alabama Jeffrey L. Bowling Bedford, Rogers, Bowling & McReynolds P.C. Attorneys-at-Law P.O. Box 669 Russellville, AL 35653 Attorney for Plaintiff 11/15/23, 11/22/23, 11/29/23, 12/06/23 ADID 571581 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

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TOTAL OF ALL GRANTS AWARDED DURING FISCAL YEAR ENDING 9/30/2023:

UNDERWOOD SHOWER RENOVATIONS 2023 FOR THE PHIL CAMPBELL HOUSING AUTHORITY PHIL CAMPBELL, ALABAMA

sons having any claim for labor materials, or otherwise in connection with this project should immediately notify the Housing Authority or the Architect in writing at:

November 15, 2023

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 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

November 15, 2023 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.

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 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

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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

PUBLIC NOTICE ESTATE OF KRISTI ANN DEMONIA, DECEASED Case# 23-0116 PROBATE COURT OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, ALABAMA Letters of Administration of said deceased having been granted to JEFF WILEMON, as Administrator, of the Estate of KRISTI ANN DEMONIA deceased, on the 7th day of November, 2024, by Honorable Barry Moore, Judge of Probate Court of Franklin County, Alabama. Notice is hereby given that all per-

tice 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. 11/15/23, 11/22/23, 11/29/23 ADID 570961

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PUBLIC NOTICE ESTATE OF MARGARET ENLOW, DECEASED Case# 23-0101 PROBATE COURT OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, ALABAMA Letters Testamentary of said deceased having been granted to RONALD RAY MANSELL, as Executor, of the Last Will & Testament, of MARGARET ENLOW, deceased, on the 8th day of November, 2023, by Honorable Barry Moore, Judge of Probate Court of Franklin County

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.

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.

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PUBLIC NOTICE ESTATE OF RAYMOND R. DYKES, DECEASED Case# 23-0118 PROBATE COURT OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, ALABAMA Letters Testamentary of said deceased having been granted to CAROL R. DYKES, as Executrix, of the Last Will & Testament, of RAYMOND R. DYKES, deceased, on the 8th day of November, 2023, by Honorable Barry Moore, Judge of Probate Court of Franklin County

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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:

Cellco Partnership and its controlled affiliates doing business as Verizon Wireless (Verizon Wireless) is proposing to build a 260-Foot Self-Support Telecommunications Tower located at Near 134 Piney Woods Road, Russellville, Franklin County, Alabama 35654 (34° 33’ 26.233” North and 87° 35’ 11.541” West). Public comments regarding potential effects from this site on historic properties may be submitted within 30-days from the date of this publication to T. Underwood, Terracon, 2105 Newpoint Place, Suite 600, Lawrenceville, GA 30043; 770-623-0755; trevor.underwood@terracon.com. Reference Terracon Project No. 49177011D.

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11/15/23 ADID 571562 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

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By Staff Reports Derrick Scott has qualified to seek election for the office of Franklin County Circuit Clerk, a vacancy created when Anita Scott decided not to seek a fourth term. Scott has been married to Lorie Garrison Scott for 23 years. They have one daughter, Chloe. His parents are Sylvester and Anita Scott. He is a lifelong resident of Franklin County, serves as a deacon at Pleasant Hill Church and is a member of East Franklin Volunteer Fire Department. He drives a school bus for the Franklin County School system and is a member of the Cattlemen’s Association. Scott is a self-employed backhoe operator. He has owned and operated Scott Grave Service since 2006. Scott said he has two

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Scott seeks circuit clerk position reasons for wanting to be circuit clerk. “I had a bad motorcycle wreck in 2018 that resulted in seven broken bones and over 60 stitches. My bike was totaled. There’s no doubt God was watching over me, or I would not be here today,” he explained. “I’ve had several surgeries since the wreck, but still have daily pain. I really enjoy my grave service because I get to help people in their time of need, but I don’t think my body is going to hold out much longer to do the physical requirement of operating heavy equipment every day.” Scott said when his mother decided not to run for re-election, he immediately began thinking about the possibility of seeking the position. “I’ve heard her talk about the personal fulfillment of serving in pub-

lic office,” he continued. “I could be a little prejudiced, but I think Mom is a great circuit clerk. Being honest and helpful comes naturally to her. I’ve been told I am a lot like her. I take that as a compliment. I know there will be lots to learn, but I’m ready. Thankfully, there is a very competent staff (and mom) to teach me. I am a people person, so I would love to be in an office that has so much interaction with the public. Also, I know I would still be helping people. That matters to me.” Scott said that if he is elected, he will “work hard to be a clerk that Franklin County citizens can be proud of.” “I want to continue the legacy of an efficient, friendly office with a circuit clerk that serves with kindness and integrity. I humbly ask for your vote and support on March 5.”

CONTRIBUTED errick Scott, shown with his wife, Lorie Scott, and his daughter, Chloe Scott, announces his run for circuit clerk.

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LEFT: The community comes out to watch the annual Veterans Day parade in downtown Russellville. RIGHT: Veterans and supporters march and ride in the annual Veterans Day parade in downtown Russellville.

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