MORE: Veterans Day photos. See pages A2 and B8.
First responders appreciation. See pages A4-A5.
Family caregivers month. See page A7.
Hometown Newspaper of Margaret Bridges — Est. 1879 | Wednesday, November 15, 2023
50¢ | Vol. 143, No. 46
Russellville recognizes Jason Veterans with annual parade Elect
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NWSCC holds Falling into Winter By Staff Reports
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Pd.Pol.Adv.by Jason Miller, 605 Elm Circle, Russellville, AL 35653
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.
‘’Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.” 1 Peter 1:3 KJV
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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