MORE RPL photos. See pages A2, A9 and B9.
Community calendar. See pages A3 and A4.
Pollinators. See page A5.
Hometown Newspaper of Judy Hargett Malone — Est. 1879 | Wednesday, November 29, 2023
50¢ | Vol. 143, No. 48
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Pd.Pol.Adv.by Jason Miller, 605 Elm Circle, Russellville, AL 35653
Every Light a Prayer for Peace, Christmas tree lighting set for Dec. 7 By Susie Hovater Malone For the FCT The annual “Every Light a Prayer for Peace” and Christmas tree lighting ceremony, sponsored by the Cultura Garden Club, takes place Dec. 7 at 4:15 p.m. on the steps of the Franklin County Courthouse. Recognition of Veterans, frontline workers, first responders, EMA and other volunteers will take place. Groups involved in participating in this event include the Russellville High School Ensemble and the Russellville Elementary School fifth grade chorus. The RHS JROTC will post the colors, and Lauren Ritter will sing the “Star-Spangled Banner.” Retired General Troy Oliver and Brenda Oliver will lead the crowd in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance. The Prayer for Peace message will be presented by Toby Chastain, Russellville Methodist church minister. The invocation and Closing Prayer will be given by Brad Rush, North Highland Church of Christ/Lads to Leaders director. The Russellville High School Drama Department members will present the reading of the poem “Light A Candle.” The combined choruses will sing “Let There Be Peace on Earth” along with those assembled. The program will conclude with the playing of “Taps.”
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CONTRIBUTED Church volunteers prepare and distribute hundreds of meals each year. BELOW: Mountain View Baptist church continues its yearly tradition of providing free meals for Thanksgiving.
Mountain View Baptist Church shows thanks by giving By María Camp maria.camp@ franklincountytimes.com With 75 volunteers cooking, serving and delivering for the 23rd annual event, Mountain View Baptist Church in Phil Campbell served 605 free Thanksgiving dinners -- 29 more than last year’s 576 meals (which was 110 more than the previous year) to community members and others nearby who registered on the church’s website for the event. “Everyone was very excited and appreciative,” said the church’s pastor, Sammy Taylor. “It was a great day in the ministry!” Taylor said the event is meant to help those “who would otherwise not be enjoying the holiday to its fullest.” Those receiving meals had the option to pick them up (limit of six) at the church or to have them delivered if within 15 miles of the church. “We look forward as a Faith family to serve our Lord by serving others. To God be the glory!”
Russellville Public library holds tinsel, turkey event
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