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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!”
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Obituaries
John D. Jolly Nov. 21
Russellville, passed away Nov. 21 at his residence. He was born June 2, 1937. John Jolly meant many things to many people but will always be admired most for his faith in God, his heart for others and his extraordinary discipline throughout life’s trials. If there is anything John would want remembered about him, it’s that he loved God with all his heart, soul and mind. John was always a churchgoer, but after a Lay Witness Mission in the early 1970s, he became a born-again Christian with a fire to spread the gospel. He decided to do this specifically through mission work. With two strong Christian friends (Ralph Bone and Horace Sanders), he founded Laymen Unlimited, a non-denominational organization to introduce lay persons to foreign missions through shortterm work projects overseas. They ministered in countries throughout
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W. Bolton to The Pearl Louise Ray Revo, certification of trust • Jerline W. Bolton to Ashtyn Jaynes, survivorship
to David Devine, warranty • Tina Harris to Griffin Robinson Harris, corrective • Michael Brian White to Austin Matthew McDougal, survivorship
James Ray Frederick, Sr. Nov. 24, 2023 James Ray Frederick, Sr., 68, of Russellville, passed away Nov. 24. Visitation took place Nov. 27 from 1-2 p.m. at Spry Memorial Chapel, with a service directly following. Burial was in Franklin Memory Gardens. Carolyn Ann Jones Nov. 23, 2023 Carolyn Ann Jones,74, of Phil Campbell, passed away Nov. 23. Visitation was held Nov. 27 from 9-11 a.m. at Spry Memorial Chapel, with a service directly following. Burial was in Oak Grove Cemetery. Olene Orrick Barksdale Nov. 21, 2023 Olene Orrick Barksdale passed away Nov. 21 at Generations of Red Bay in Red Bay, Ala. She was born Dec. 3, 1932, in Itawamba County, Miss. She lived most of her life in Red Bay and attended
Land Transactions Nov. 1 • Chris Wallace to Lia Granger, contract • Dana Pollock to Jason Todd, warranty • Kenneth Martin to Timothy Childers, survivorship
Nov. 2 • David Keith Mays to Marietta Wood Supply Inc., timber • Austin M. McDougal to Steven Robert Chappell, warranty • Linda Lewey to Amy Oliver, warranty • David Verlon Hall to Mario Cano, warranty • Jose Arturo Zaldana to Lidia Rodriguez Lopez, warranty • Jose Arturo Zaldana to Lidia Rodriguez Lopez, warranty • Louise Woodruff to Louise Woodruff, executors’ • Louise Woodruff to Louise Woodruff, execu-
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Red Bay Free Will Baptist Church. She retired from Lance Garment Company where she worked as a seamstress. She had a love for reading, working in her flower beds, and caring for her beloved cats. Visitation was held Nov. 24 from 1-2 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home in Red Bay. A graveside service followed at 2:30 p.m. at Halltown Cemetery. Bro. Steve Lindsay officiated. Mrs. Barksdale is survived by her sons, Tony Barksdale and Wade Barksdale (Carolyn); grandchildren, Jeff Barksdale (Mandy); Lana Parrish (Daniel); and a brother, Donnie Orrick.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John Raymond Barksdale; her parents, Harold and Ethel Stanphill Orrick; brothers, Bill Orrick and Douglas Orrick; and sisters, Edith Lancaster and Irene Letson.
tors’ • Louise Woodruff to Louise Woodruff, executors’ • Louise Woodruff to Louise Woodruff, executors’ • Paul Martin to Nickolas Hicks, survivorship • Elizabeth Jane Nix to Nix Family Trust, certification of trust • Elizabeth J. Nix to Elizabeth Jane Nix, personal representative • Elizabeth Jane Nix to Dustin Nix, survivorship
Nov. 3 • Doris Langley to Kerry W. McAfee, survivorship • Waymon Fike to Judi Fike, warranty • James Brent Fike to Judi H. Fike, warranty • Joy Annette Dickey to Susan Gehrke, survivorship • Jacqueline Hutcheson to Conner Mansell, warranty • Marlie W. and Jerline
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.
Christmas toy drive Applications though
Dec. 8 Russellville’s Helping
Santa Toy Drive began accepting applications for assistance Nov. 6, and applications will continue to be accepted through Applications Dec. 8. 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.
Frog Pond VFD Fundraiser
Now Frog Pond Volunteer Fire Department is selling Boston butts and barbecue ribs smoked by William Bishop. Dec. 16 from 3-6 p.m. will be pickup. All proceeds will help fund new equipment for the Frog Pond VFD. For more information call 256263-0825 or 256-856-0476.
A Walk Thru Bethlehem
Nov. 6 • Tab Jeffrey Thorn to Tab Jeffrey Thorn, survivorship • Ruby Posey to Helen McGee, warranty • William W. Porter to Jerry Lee Porter, survivorship
Nov. 7 • Timothy N. Hughes to Tad Martin Willnow, warranty • Leo Harvey to Leo Harvey, warranty • Oscar Martinez to Andres Miguel, warranty • Joyce Berry to Brandon Claude Wilson, warranty
Nov. 8 • Bobbie J. Martin to Homer Byron Cheek, warranty • Darren Lee McMicken 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,
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• Preston Haddock Jr. to Jeffrey Brice Swinney, survivorship • Charles T. Nix to Angela Luanne Vickery, executor’s
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• Brenton Cooper Simpson to Tequila Roshondly Wilson • Tyler James Burke to Krista Janae Lindsay
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• Billy Joe Finnell to Halana Alese Morris • Carlos Ascencio Godinez to Sindy Herrera Arevalo • Michael Anthony Ballenger to Amanda Larae Berry
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 teams. Food will be available for puchase.
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Women’s Club Fundraiser Avon and Craft Bazaar
Dec. 2 Isbell Methodist Church Women’s Club is holding a fundraiser Dec. 2 at the church from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.EventwillincludeAvon, a craft bazaar and other items. The church is located on Highway 43 across from Franklin Homes.
Christmas at Sloss Lake
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.
Red Bay Senior Center Luncheon
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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.
Blood Drive
Dec. 5 LifeSouth Community Blood Center will host a blood drive at Russellville Hospital Dec. 5 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. LifeSouth is the primary supplier of blood
products to Russellville Hospital. Contact Deborah Lindsey to schedule an appointment at 256-3328676 or deborah.lindsey@ russellvillehospital.org. Be sure to bring a photo ID. Everyone who signs up to donate will receive a free T-shirt, an appetizer card from Texas Roadhouse, a free cookie dough card from Papa Murphy’s and a free meal ticket from Russellville Hospital. All donors will receive a free cholesterol screening. The hospital will also be giving away door prizes.
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.
Christmas in City Lake Park
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.
Al-Anon
Boston Butt/BBQ Rib Pick-up
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.
Dec. 16 Frog Pond Volunteer Fire Department is selling Boston butts and barbecue ribs smoked by William Bishop. Dec. 16 from 3-6 p.m. will be pickup. All proceeds will help fund new equipment for the Frog Pond VFD. For more information call 256-263-0825 or 256-856-0476.
Christmas Concert
Dec. 18 The Phil Campbell High School Fine Arts department will present its Christmas Concert Dec. 18 at 6 p.m. This evening of music will feature the PCES fifthand sixth-grade band, PCHS Voices and PCHS Concert Band with special guest Jonathan Grimes. The concert will be staged at the Lou B. Bevill Fine Arts Center.
Obituaries
the Caribbean, as well as Central and South America in the 1970s and 1980s. In addition to his overseas ministry, John was an active member and church elder for many years in the First Presbyterian Church in Russellville and later in the First Presbyterian Church in Tuscumbia. He developed many lifelong friendships through these two church homes. John was born and raised in Gadsden, Ala. After watching his parents struggle, he realized at an early age that the key to unlocking the doors to one’s future was a good education. He became the first in his family to finish high school and college, later graduating from law school at the University of Alabama. He came to Russellville in 1967 and served as district attorney for Franklin County from 1967-1983 and as Franklin County’s Circuit Judge from 1983-2001. About his career, John often joked that he “served 33 1/3 years with no time off for good behavior.” The opportunities that getting an education afforded him made John a strong advocate for others to do likewise. In 2000, he founded There’s a Way, a non-profit foundation that awarded merit and need-based scholarships to high school seniors in Franklin County. This foundation was John’s passion project throughout his retirement years until 2018. In the 1980s, as an outlet for the stressors of life, John discovered jogging. Eventually this turned into a passion for longdistance running, which became a defining part of his life. He ran his first marathon at the age of 55 and developed a practice of running about three marathons a year. Before he hung up his running shoes at the age of 67, John ran 32 marathons in places as far-flung as Death Valley, California and as prestigious as the Boston Marathon. John received numerous honors for his public service, but the act of giving meant more to him than any award he ever received. His inspirational motto was “Do all the good you can for all the people you can for as long
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Al-Anon meets every Thursday at 6 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in downtown Russellville across from the Roxy Theatre.
American Legion
Alzheimer’s Support
The Alzheimer’s Support meeting is held at 10 a.m. on the third Tuesday of every month at Generations of Red Bay. For more information call 256-356-4982.
Food and Clothing Outreach
Every Monday from 10 a.m. to noon, Good Shepherd Catholic Outreach has an outreach program to help those in need of food, clothing and partial bill assistance. Visit Good Shepherd Catholic Church, 1700 N. Jackson Ave., Russellville, at that time to seek any assistance needed.
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as you can!” John was preceded in death by five days, by his beloved wife, Jeanette H. Jolly, as devoted to him in life as they now are devoted to one another in death. He was also preceded in death by his parents, Joe C. Jolly and Ara M. (Walker) Jolly; brother, James Vernon Jolly; mother-in-law, Lena (Hamilton) Hester; and father-in-law, W.M. Hester. He leaves to cherish his memory, daughter, Ginger E. Jolly; niece, Leann Kennedy; greatnephew, Josh White; and other extended family and friends. The visitation for both John and Jeanette will be Nov. 26 from 12-2 p.m. at Spry Memorial Chapel in Russellville, with the funerals for both directly following. Dr. Randy Thompson will officiate. The burials will be at Franklin Memory Gardens. The family would like to extend a heartfelt thanks to Rick Suddith, Joe Fine, David Scruggs, Danny McDowell, Becky Hester, Kay Drummond, Ann Mills, Gayle Davis, Faye Baker and Amy Davis for their faithful friendship and devotion throughout the years. The family would also like to thank Dr. Sally H. Houston for her medical guidance, along with Greta Boutwell, Tiona Estavan, Bonnie Dean, Jenny Skipworth, Lorie Knight, Jessica McCray and other staff at Hospice of North Alabama for their commitment and care. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to your charity of choice.
Melinda Frix Nov. 19, 2023 Melinda Herring Frix, 73, of Bear Creek, Ala., passed away Nov. 19 at her home. She was a member of the University of Alabama National Alumni Association and Alabama Education Retirees Association
retired Family Consumer Science Teacher. She taught 39 years with Winfield City and Marion Co. She was a member of Bear Creek No. 1 Baptist Church. Visitation was Nov. 25 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Pinkard Funeral Home in Haleyville with the funeral directly following. Adam Hyde and Richard Crumpton officiated. Burial was in Bear Creek Cemetery. Mrs. Frix is survived by her husband, Sonny Lee Frix; children, Lee Herring Frix; (Elaine); Mary Alma Jackson; husband, Josh; brother, Myron Herring; and grandchildren, Eli Bryant Jackson and Marlee Elaine Frix. She is preceded in death by her parents, James W. and Nell Herring and brother, Michael Herring. The family extends a special thank you to Gentiva Hospice nurses Jamie, Julia, Sally, Kier, Todd and Becky. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Helping Hand Fund - Haleyville Methodist Church or Community Partners for Education Benefits Phillips Schools. Lisa L. Purser McCleese Nov. 20, 2023 Lisa L. Purser McCleese, 44, of Russellville, passed away Nov. 20. Visitation was held Nov. 24 from 6-8 p.m. at Akins Funeral Home. Funeral service was held Nov. 25 at 1 p.m. at Akins Funeral Home chapel. Burial was in Chestnut Ridge Cemetery. Brandon Clay Dotson Nov. 16, 2023 Brandon Clay Dotson, 43, of Moulton, passed away Nov. 16. Visitation was Nov. 24 from 6-8:00 p.m. at Lawrence Funeral Home. The funeral service was held Nov. 25 at 12 p.m. at Lawrence Funeral Home with Pastor Tony Collins officiating. Burial was at Union Hill Cemetery. Brandon was born on June 3, 1980, to Tim and Audrey Kalmbach Dotson. Survivors include his mother, Audrey; daughter, Audrey (Tae) Dotson; granddaughter, Ava Vanae McCoy; sister, Holly (Jonathan) Allen; brother, Robert (Whitney) Dotson; nieces and neph-
ews, Timothy, MaKayla and Maverick Dotson, Max Ambrosio, Olivia Ambrosio and Atticus Allen. Brandon was preceded in death by his father, Tim Clay Dotson; grandparents, Coy and Irene Dotson; and George and Eula Mae Kalmbach. Pallbearers were Tae McCoy, Jonathan Allen, Timothy Dotson, Russell Dotson, Max Ambrosio and Van Dotson. The family extends special thanks to Pastor Tony Collins and his wife, Tara, and Mrs. Mallory Boyll for their support and prayers.
Travis Handsel Taylor Nov. 18, 2023 Travis Handsel Taylor, 79, went into the loving arms of Jesus on Nov. 18 at his home. Travis was born March 21, 1944, in Spruce Pine, Ala. After high school, he served in the Air Force from 1963 – 1966, with one tour in Vietnam. After departing from the Air Force, he moved his family to Warrior, Ala., and worked for UPS for 28 years until his retirement. Travis is preceded in death by his parents William H. & Lillie Mae Taylor, as well as one sister, Wyvonne, and her husband, John Babb. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Linda Taylor; daughter, Trena Johnsey (David); granddaughters Natalie Johnsey and Lexie Payne (Nic); great grandson, Kenny Payne; sister Betty Taylor; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Frank and Janie McCallie; several nieces and nephews; and children by choice, Evan and Kristi Owens and Chuck and Sherry Mosley. Travis enjoyed traveling, Alabama football and golfing with his friends. In addition, he enjoyed being a flagman at Barber Motorsports and swimming with his grandchildren. A graveside ser-
vice took place Nov. 22 at 11 a.m. at Oakwood Memorial Gardens in Gardendale, Ala. Ridout’s Gardendale Chapel in Gardendale, Ala., directed.
Jeanette Hester Jolly Nov. 16, 2023 Jeanette Hester Jolly, age 91, of Russellville, passed away Nov. 16 at her residence. She was born June 9, 1932. To know Jeanette is to realize that her four great passions in life were her faith, her love for family and friends, teaching and music. Jeanette Jolly very proudly called herself a born-again Christian and lived a life of profound faith. She proved her faith through her actions and words. She ministered to others through education and music, teaching Sunday school to high school students and playing the piano for decades at the First Presbyterian Church in Russellville. She enthusiastically shared her faith with friends, acquaintances and strangers she encountered in everyday life. Her most important legacy is her boundless love for Jesus. Early on, Jeanette aspired to be a professional musician. However, the combined influence of her delight in nature (having grown up on a farm) and excellent instruction in the biology department at Lindenwood College and Vanderbilt University led her to a career in science education with an emphasis in biology. Jeanette’s teaching career spanned forty-four years, of which she spent eight years at Gordon Lee High School in Chickamauga, Georgia, four years at the Brooke Hill School for Girls in Birmingham and thirtytwo years at Northwest Shoals Community College in Phil Campbell. Jeanette’s expertise was in taking abstract scientific concepts and making them understandable
and exciting to the average student. She helped many science-averse students become knowledgeable, and in many cases, even passionate about everything from cellular biology to botany and zoology. Jeanette had a multifaceted personality. She was a comforter, counselor, comedian, prayer warrior and sometimes all of these at once - a lover of life whose cheerful outlook brightened the lives of everyone she met. Jeanette was preceded in death by her parents, William M. and Lena (Hamilton) Hester; mother-in-law, Ara M. Jolly; brother-in-law, James Vernon Jolly; doublefirst cousins James R. (Jim), William M. (Bill) and Charles M. Hamilton; along with several aunts and uncles. She was married to retired Circuit Judge John D. Jolly for 54 years. He passed away Nov. 21 She leaves to cherish her memory her daughter, Ginger E. Jolly, doublefirst cousin Ann Hamilton Houston (Bland) and several honorary nieces and nephews. The visitation for both Jeanette and Judge Jolly will be from 12-2 p.m. Nov. 26 at Spry Memorial Chapel in Russellville. The funerals will follow at 2:00 p.m. at Spry Memorial Chapel. Dr. Randy Thompson will officiate. The burial will be at Franklin Memory Gardens. The family would like to extend a heartfelt thanks to Kay Drummond, Ann Mills, Gayle Davis, Faye Baker and Amy Davis for their faithful friendship and devotion throughout the years. The family would also like to thank Greta Boutwell, Tiona Estavan, Bonnie Dean, Jenny Skipworth, Lorie Knight, Jessica McCray and other staff at Hospice of North Alabama for their commitment and care. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to your charity of choice. Eulojio “Papa Yo-Yo” Melecio Nov. 19, 2023
Eulojio “ Papa Yo-Yo” Melecio, 92, of Russellville, passed away Nov. 19. Visitation was held Nov. 24 from 6-8 p.m. at Spry Memorial Chapel. Burial was in Mexico.
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antiques. They hold particular interest in finds that are historically significant or rare, as well as “unforgettable characters and their collections.” Their stated mission is to “rescue and recycle forgotten relics” while meeting “characters with amazing stories and fun items.” Those with unique items and/or stories
interested in being considered for the show can reach out by sending their name, phone number, location and a description of the collection (with photos) to americanpickers@cineflix.com, or they can call 646-493-2184. The pickers do not pick stores, flea markets, malls auction business, museums or anything open to the public.
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Callie Kelton, all of Golden; Natalie Ryals of Kosciusko; Hayes Merritt of Millport, Ala.; Alea Hudson of New Albany; Lauren Lee of Olive Branch; Emma Mask of Plantersville; Ella Huey, Maggie Kimble, Abi Grace Warren, all of Pontotoc; Jasmier Coleman and Brooke
Miller, both of Tupelo; Braiden Holcombe of Vina, Ala.; and Aubrey Eaton of Woodland. They will meet incoming freshmen during multiple sessions planned during spring and summer 2024 at both the Fulton and Tupelo campuses. Among their duties are to lead small group activities, conduct campus/location tours and provide information about ICC.
Plant a pollinator paradise: top tips for growing native species at home By Staff Reports Want beautiful blooms and butterflies in the yard? Fall is a great season for planting native species that will attract butterflies, bees and other pollinators. The benefits include year-round beauty, ease of care and yards that are well-suited not just for people, but all manner of plants and animals native to our region. Adam D at t i l o, Tennessee Valley Authority biodiversity program coordinator, specializes in preserving plant species on TVAmanaged lands. He’s also grows pollinator-friendly flora at his home, where he tends to native gardens and maintains a grassy space for his family to enjoy. “It frees up your time and provides habitat for native plants and animals,” Dattilo said, adding it’s “relatively easy” to change lawn care to make it pollinator-friendly. “Grass and lawns are great for a lot of things,” Dattilo said. “Playing ball with the kids … having your friends over. But maintaining large areas of grass costs a lot of money and time.” In his yard, he has converted small spaces – patches along his driveway, the yard’s edge, the space along the fence row – into garden plots. The first thing to keep in mind: It’s especially important to plant native trees and flowers to give native animals food and shelter. This will help rebuild a Valley ecosystem that’s largely been lost. Across the Southeast, 90% to 99% of grassland habitat has disappeared. Most of this loss wasn’t intentional. On farms, people planted single crops and stopped the
regular, low-intensity fires that once shaped the land. In cities, many thought of their yards as disconnected from a larger ecosystem. Grassland grew increasingly scarce. The unwelcome advance of non-native and invasive species didn’t help, either. Now is the time to make the yard a piece of a bigger ecosystem. “It’s not enough to just work in parks and preserved areas,” Dattilo said. The yard is key and, collectively, a neighborhood of yards with native plants can add up to a landscape that helps animals. When creating this habitat, structure – planting plants of different heights and kinds – is essential to attracting pollinators. In one of Dattilo’s garden beds, 8-foot compass plants tower above fall-blooming black-eyed Susans and goldenrod, which in turn shade leaves left from springblooming trillium. On a medium-height milkweed, spiky black tussock moths munch. “I literally have plants that flower from February to November,” Dattilo said, gesturing to the asters and wild indigo in his yard. “There’s always something new. “This is habitat for butterflies, solitary bees, potter wasps – all important pollinators. It’s amazing what you can do on just a small piece of land.” No-Mow Zones Vegetable gardens and farms also depend on pollinators. “Many of the fruits and vegetables we love to eat most require pollination,” Dattilo said. He pointed to his own garden patch. “Think about apples or blueberries or summer garden plants, such as zucchini or tomatoes.”
Plant native species plants to attract butterflies, bees and other pollinators. Pollinators love native trees and bushes. Dattilo’s yard looks like a park, with oak, dogwood, sumac, buckeye and other trees standing sentinel over grass and gardens. Where can one find native species to plant? Most homeowners will have no trouble finding native trees and flowers at local garden centers and nurseries. In rural areas, people can often just stop mowing – a seed bank of native plants may be waiting in the soil. Curious about what’s what? Free apps such as iNaturalist can identify a species and connect to experts who can verify guesses, Melinda Watson, TVA Partnerships and Strategic Integration Program manager in Natural Resources, said. Leave Seeds and Leaves Be As days get shorter and cooler, leaves fall and gardens turn brown. But don’t rush to tidy the lawn – those seeds and fallen leaves matter to animals and soil. This means not deadheading, or cutting off,
seed heads. Goldfinch and other birds eat them through the winter, Dattilo said. It’s also important to leave some leaves and sticks on the ground in the fall for baby insects and overwintering bees. This doesn’t mean killing your grass. “What we do here is rake and move leaves into piles, such as along the fence,” Dattilo said. He also rakes the leaves around the bases of trees and under plants. The benefits are economic and ecological. “We use those leaves as mulch … so you don’t have to pay for it the next year,” Dattilo said. “Nutrients that the trees pull out of the soil and air, you’re keeping them there. The leaves slow down the water and increase overall soil health.” Leaving leaves on the ground is also great for insects and everything that eats them. “Oak trees support many hundreds of species,” Dattilo said, citing the work of Doug
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Tallamy. Caterpillars and other insects’ young thrive in oaks. They depend on leaf piles, too. More insects mean more birds. At least 96% of birds – even those that eat seeds as adults – will feed their babies caterpillars found in fallen leaves. “Just having a simple ring of leaves around that tree can help increase the beneficial insect populations in your yard,” Dattilo said. “And that can increase food and habitat for birds.” Thinking of the big picture – from seed to pollinator to bird and beyond – means thinking about landscape-level health. “That’s what’s in TVA’s Biodiversity Policy,” Dattilo said. “That’s what I do every day.” The TVA Way, Every Day TVA’s mission to serve means its team members are dedicated to biodiversity across the region. On TVA-managed lands, environmental and sustainability specialists plant and monitor pollinator plots, restore native
grasses and conduct prescribed burns. TVA is a member of the national Power in Pollinators Initiative, which supports pollinator habitat along power line rights of way. These are the corridors that become ribbons of native grasslands, Suzanne Fisher, senior program manager of TVA Special Projects and Land Use Initiatives in Natural Resources, said. Fisher and her team are learning about native plants all the time. They create educational signs at lands TVA manages for recreation, conservation and pollinator habitat and they host native seed giveaways at events such as National Pollinator Week, National Public Lands Day and Earth Day. They also partner with schools, state parks and other landowners to help them create their own pollinator gardens. Having a plot to watch throughout the seasons provides learning opportunities and gives people something they can be proud of, Holly Hoyle, senior specialist with Policy and Project Management, Natural Resources, said.& TVA specialists are active in the Southeast Bumblebee Atlas. They also co-host a Bioblitz twice a year with partners such as Discover Life in America. The Bioblitz is a fun way to tally plant and animal life, Watson said. Ultimately, these efforts add habitat for pollinators. They also create lifelong advocates for the essential animals in the ecosystem. Whether creating pollinator-friendly areas in a small yard or a vast field, no effort is too small, Hoyle said. Fisher agrees. “If you build it, they will come,” she said.
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In Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol,” we are early introduced to Ebenezer Scrooge’s selfishness through his interaction with two gentlemen who are soliciting for charity. They tell Scrooge, “At this festive season of the year, it is more than usually desirable that we should make some slight provision for the poor and destitute, who suffer greatly at the present time. Many thousands are in want of common necessaries; hundreds of thousands are in want of common comforts.” Nearly 200 years have passed since Dickens penned and published what has become one of the most beloved works of 19th-century literature, and while much has changed about the world, one thing remains unfortunately constant: people being in need. There’s another constant, too, though: Just
as in Dickens’ time, there are people looking to help make provision for those in need – especially at this festive season of the year. We have friends and neighbors for whom the holiday season presents an especially challenging time. We want to take a moment out of the hustle and bustle of the holidays to remind you to think of those less fortunate and tap into a giving spirit this holiday season. The season can bring stress instead of joy for families facing financial hardship. Whether it’s the means to put Christmas dinner on the table or to light up their children’s faces with a pile of wrapped goodies, some in our community need a little extra help. They are counting on “goodwill to men” as they face what, instead of being the most wonderful time of the year, has the potential to be the bleakest. They need our help, and just like jolly old St. Nick himself, Franklin County has always delivered. Local opportunities to help make the season merry and bright for those in need are in great supply.
FILE PHOTO We have friends and neighbors for whom the holiday season presents an especially challenging time. We want to take a moment out of the hustle and bustle of the holidays to remind you to think of those less fortunate and tap into a giving spirit this holiday season. The Russellville Helping Santa program – spearheaded by the city’s fire and police departments – is a favorite for many to support. For several years, Russellville firefighters and police officers have led the effort to collect toys for children of all ages across Russellville and Franklin County. You can find donation boxes in a number of local businesses and city offices. There’s also Bank Independent’s annual Toy Share drive, one of four donation efforts the bank hosts throughout the year. People can donate at any
bank branch, and toys are distributed through the Department of Human Resources in Franklin County. Many schools, churches and civic groups are coordinating their own efforts to collect toys as well as other necessities for Franklin County families. Whether it’s through a church, a school or a community group, we encourage you to choose one or more of these giving opportunities and contribute as you are able. As the saying goes: It is truly more blessed to give than to receive.
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If you haven’t picked up a copy of the November/ December Franklin Living magazine yet, you are missing out. This issue’s features include College Avenue remembrances, an article about a Red Bay woman keeping busy creating trea-
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Membersof theFranklin County Education Retirees Association (FCERA) were treated to a Thanksgiving Luncheon on November 15 at The Cottage. Brenda Oliver gave the Invocation. President Sandy Gibson presented the program on the History of Veterans Day. World War I—known at the time as “The Great War”—officially ended when the Treaty of Versailles was signed on June 28, 1919. In November 1919, President Wilson proclaimed November 11 as the first commemoration of Armistice Day. An Act approved May 13, 1938, made the 11th of November in each year a legal holiday—a day to be dedicated to the cause of world peace and to be thereafter celebrated and known as “Armistice Day.” Armistice Day was primarily a day set aside to honor Veterans of World War I. In 1954, after World War II had required the greatest mobilization of soldiers, sailors, Marines and airmen in the Nation’s history; and after the American forces had fought aggression in Korea, the 83rd Congress, at the urging of the Veterans service organizations, amended the
FILE PHOTO Don’t miss the latest issue of Franklin Living magazine. Look for the yellow boxes around the county for a free copy or contact our office at 256-332-1881. Act of 1938 by striking out the word “Armistice” and inserting in its place the word “Veterans.” With the approval of this legislation on June 1, 1954, November 11th became a day to honor American Veterans of all wars. There were other Veterans Day legislation through the years but the final was passed September 20th, 1975, when President Gerald R. Ford signed Public Law 94-97 (89 Stat. 479), which returned the annual observance of Veterans Day to its original date of November 11, beginning in 1978. This action supported the desires of the overwhelming majority of state legislatures, all major veterans’ service organizations and the American people.
Veterans Day continues to be observed on November 11, regardless of what day of the week on which it falls. The restoration of the observance of Veterans Day to November 11 not only preserves the historical significance of the date, but helps focus attention on the important purpose of Veterans Day: A celebration to honor American’s veterans for their patriotism, love of county, and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good. The original concept and one that continues today is the celebration for a day observed with parades and public meetings and a brief suspension of business beginning at 11:00 a.m. The first Veterans Day celebration was held in Birmingham, AL in 1946. Two members
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Russellville Golden Tigers By Brannon King For the FCT
BOYS The Russellville varsity boys’ basketball team returns a large group of experienced players that had key roles during the Golden Tigers’ run to the Class 5A Northwest Regional at Wallace State a year ago. Head coach Patrick Odom enters his ninth season leading the program. RHS has six seniors and three juniors on the roster. “I’ve been at Russellville now a long time, and this is probably the most experienced group that we’ve ever brought back,” Odom said. “We really have eight guys that played a lot of minutes for us a year ago. It’s a group that we have high expectations for, and we’re excited about. They’ve been with us and played a lot of varsity basketball, and they have played in a lot of big games.” A third of the roster consists of athletes that experienced success on the football field, including a second round playoff appearance. With the football season finished, the group is working to develop the chemistry needed to win at a high level on the court. “Obviously, we’re trying to transition quickly and get ourselves ready to play,” Odom explained. “We know that it’s always a process early to get us ready for how we play and
FILE PHOTO Amir Williams, a returning member of the RHS team, makes a move to the hoop during sub-region action in a February 2023 game. the style of basketball that we play. Sometimes it’s a little ugly early, and you’ve got to play your way into that. We’re excited about this group. I love this group of guys, and it’s a fun group.” Russellville will compete in Class 5A, Area 15 along with Brewer, Lawrence County and West Point. GIRLS Russellville’s varsity girls’ team features a mixture of experienced players along with a group of young athletes. The Lady Golden Tigers have a couple of senior leaders that head coach Jermaine Groce is looking
for big things from on the court. “We have a lot of senior leadership this year,” Groce said. “We have Jacey Moore and Avery Watts returning, and they have been on the varsity for four consecutive years, since they were ninth graders. With their skill set offensively and defensively, we’re looking for them to grow and take some leadership roles and responsibility to lead our team.” A top player to watch is a freshman guard that has already shown outstanding play-making ability at the varsity level for RHS. “Ella Copeland is returning now as a ninth-grader, and she’s already in her third year
on varsity, so she’s almost like a junior,” Groce noted. “We’re looking for her to also make some leadership growth and help control our offense and defense.” Also returning this season with varsity playing experience will be Laila Hill, Aleah Bonman and Desiree Medina. The team has a group of freshmen that have a chance to add depth to the team, and they are Jemma Moore, Alexia Groce and Kaylee Suggs. Groce said he is excited about the season and is hopeful that the team will compete for the area title. Russellville will play in Class 5A, Area 15 along with Brewer, Lawrence County and West Point.
Basketball season begins for By Bart Moss For the FCT
Vina Red Devils basketball teams are ready for action with the new season underway. games this year.” BOYS Vina varsity boys coach Randy Barnes preaches toughness to his players every day. Barnes said he knows that with his team’s youth and inexperience, the Red Devils will have to compensate with grit. “These kids work hard and want to learn. Every practice, it seems every kid is asking questions in order to get better.” Barnes says his team’s experience of earning a subregion bid and getting double-digit wins last year has gotten more students interested in
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basketball. “We had over 20 kids come out for basketball, and they have hit the ground running. When you have success, more and more people want to be a part of it, and I am loving every minute of it. For me, it is all about investing in the kids’ future.” Vina graduated five seniors who had played at the varsity level since the ninth grade, which means the Red Devils could experience some growing pains. “We are a lot younger and inexperienced,” explained Barnes. “I am trying to figure out what
RUSSELLVILLE BOYS ROSTER
NO. 1 2 4 5 10 12 14 20 21
NAME Amir Williams Mike Young Jah Williams KJ Murray Gavin Hyde Bralynn Vincent EJ King Rylan Pratt Malachi Duncan
YEAR Senior Senior Junior Senior Senior Senior Junior Junior Senior
2023-24 Russellville Girls Basketball Roster NO. 1 3 11 15 21
NAME Ella Copeland Avery Watts Laila Hill Kaylee Suggs Lexie O’Neal
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Desiree Medina Andrea Quinones Alexia Groce Jacey Moore Jemma Moore Aleah Bonman Kaylee Hamilton Gracelyn McCulloch
Senior Junior Freshman Senior Freshman Junior Junior Freshman
2023-2024 Vina Basketball Schedule Date Opponent Location December 1 Belgreen Away December 4 Phillips Away December 7 East Franklin Home December 8 Fayette County Away December 11 Brilliant Home December 12 Hackleburg Away December 14 Colbert Heights Away Franklin County December 15-16 TBD Tournament December 18 Waterloo Away December 19 Tremont Away December 28-29 Waterloo Tournament TBD January 3 Brooks Home January 4 Phillips Home January 5 Hackleburg Home Franklin County January 9-13 TBD Tournament January 16 Berry Away January 18 Cullman Christian Away January 19 Cherokee Away January 23 Belgreen (Area) Home January 25 Haleyville Home January 27 Waterloo Home January 29 Hubbertville Home February 1 Brilliant Away February 2-7 Area Tournament TBD February 9-10 Sub-regionals TBD February 13-21 Regionals TBD February 26-March 2 State Finals TBD
Vina Red Devils
GIRLS Longtime Vina coach Richie Hester believes if teams are going to have success this year, they are going to have to adopt a ‘Never Give Up” attitude. That’s the identity he plans to forge into his team as they embark on the new season. Vina returns several players with experience in Sara Harper, Kaley Attaway, Khylee Brooks, KK Mitchell and Jayln Shotts, but Hester says his team is younger. “The difference from last year is they are a lot younger, with three freshmen. We don’t shoot the ball as well as last year, but we are finding ways to get the job done.” One of the ways the Red Devils are getting the job done is on the defensive side of the ball. “We are playing hardnosed defense,” Hester explained. “The first two games this year, we led 20-4 after the first quarter and made no three pointers. We were getting it done defensively.” Hester defined “tenacity” has what has stood out about his team this year. “We have a lot of quickness and team speed and we hustle. Those three things combined with the willingness to win is going to help us win some
2023-2024 Russellville Basketball Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION Nov. 14 Wilson (Girls) Away Nov. 18 Vina Tip-off (Girls) Away Nov. 21-22 Hartselle Thanksgiving (Girls) Away Nov. 28 Red Bay Home Nov. 30 Mars Hill (Girls) Home Dec. 5 Deshler Home Dec. 8 Brewer Home Dec. 11 Jasper Away Dec. 12 Florence Home Dec. 15 Belgreen (Girls) Away Dec. 15-16 Pepsi Classic-Austin (Boys) Away Dec. 18-22 TimesDaily Classic (Boys) Away Dec. 19 Wallace State Invitational (Girls) Away Dec. 26-28 Bracy Invitational (Boys) Away Dec. 27-29 West Morgan Tournament (Girls) Away Jan. 2 Wallace State Invitational (Boys) Away Jan. 2 Belgreen (Girls) Home Jan. 5 West Point Away Jan. 9 Brewer Away Jan. 12 Lawrence County Home Jan. 13 Florence Away Jan. 15 Red Bay Away Jan. 16 Haleyville Home Jan. 19 West Point Home Jan. 22 Jasper Home Jan. 23 Hamilton Away Jan. 26 Lawrence County Away Jan. 29 Hamilton Home Jan. 30 Deshler Away
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our team’s identity is going to be. The success we had last year left a good taste in the younger kids mouth of what it feels like to make it to postseason play. They want that experience now.” Vina returns two players with some playing experience, Grayson Ridge and Christian McCarley. “ G r ays o n and Christian are going to have to be leaders for the younger guys,” said Barnes. “The kids have responded well, and I am excited for the future of Vina basketball.”
BOYS ROSTER Vina Basketball 2023-2024 Player Number Tristin Farr 00 Lane Easterling 1 Christian McCarley 2 Parker Watts 4 Grayson Ridge 5 Bryson Finch 10 Jamison Brown 11 Matthew Patterson 14 Kayson Johnson 23 Brody Raper 24 Colton Davis 42 GIRLS ROSTER Vina Basketball 2023-2024 Name Number Kaley Attaway 10 Mikala Mitchell 12 Jayln Shotts 21 Sara Harper Khylee Brooks Braxtyn Quinn Harleigh Ridge Brooklyn McEuen Miranda King Layla Hester Makenzie Elrod Lana Bell
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November 29, 2023
Basketball season begins for
Belgreen Bulldogs By Bart Moss For the FCT
GIRLS With a core group of starters returning and all underclassmen, the Belgreen varsity girls are poised for two solid years of basketball. “We have some great kids that are enjoyable to coach,” said longtime head coach Chad Green. Belgreen’s starters have a lot of minutes under their belts as they get set for the season. “This year’s team has a lot more experience with several girls who have played at the varsity level for many years,” Green explained. The core group of retur ning players include Dacota Green, Isabella Tate, Bryn Scott and Makenna Fisher. They appear to have all the ingredients to have a successful season. “We have speed, size and shooters,” said Green. Green said he wants his team to develop around the idea of “toughness and grit.” “I want our team to play fast, hit the boards and rebound and play tough, gritty defense.” BOYS The Belgreen Bulldogs look like a team building for the future. With one senior, Marty Cooper’s squad is young when it
comes to age and experience, but he says they love the game of basketball. “We are a young team,” said Cooper. “We have good chemistry, though. They play hard, and they pull for each other. They want to be successful and work hard.” Belgreen lost one senior from last year’s team, Austin James. James, however, was a big kid and could step out beyond the arch and shoot the three ball.
“We don’t have much size,” Cooper explained. “I think we are quick for a 1A team.” Cooper said he believes his team’s depth could be a difference-maker this year. “We have ten players on varsity, and we can use all of them. They will all have a role to play.” Belgreen returns Will King, the lone senior and team’s point guard. Braycen Johnson, a sophomore guard, was the team’s second lead-
ing scorer last year. Jonathan Mendoza, a sophomore, played several minutes as a freshman last year. The Bulldogs also return junior Hunter Woodruff. Cooper said he wants his team to embrace their quickness and develop a defensive mindset. “We will need to get after other teams and make it difficult for them to run their offense. We need to use our defense to create offensive opportunities.”
Basketball season begins for
Phil Campbell Bobcats By Bart Moss For the FCT
GIRLS The Phil Campbell varsity girls basketball team will look a little different this year, but will play the same way that has helped them win games in the past. The Bobcats lost a lot of height off of last year’s team, but their coach, Craig Thomas, says the same “aggressive style” will persist. “We are going to be smaller, but we will still play up tempo and disciplined basketball on offense and get after teams on defense.” Phil Campbell has one senior in Hannah Welborn. The rest are underclassmen Macy Hardy, Sidda Rogers, IsaBell Ashley, Mia Ambrosio, Ayla Stowe and Leela Baker. The Bobcats’ biggest concern will be depth. “We have some good players,” said Thomas. “They are going to have to be able to play a lot of minutes and stay out of foul trouble.” The Bobcats have battled it out with Tharptown for supremacy the last couple of years. This year, it will be Belgreen who appears to be Phil Campbell’s biggest nemesis. “We have some good rivalries in Franklin County,” said Thomas. “We can’t wait to battle it out this year to achieve
our goals of a county and area championship.” BOYS The Phil Campbell varsity boys basketball team will look a lot different this year. With the loss of nine seniors, there will be a lot of new faces for the Bobcats. Phil Campbell head coach Shane Clay hopes to combat the loss of experience with a team chemistry and work ethic. “I think the thing that has impressed me so far about this team is their
togetherness ,” said Clay. “Each player on our team has a role and responsibility, whether scoring or defending the basket. Each has embraced their role for the season.” Senior Gage Baker is the only returning varsity player for the Bobcats, so he will have a big leadership role to play for his team. “We lost 98 percent of our rebounds and 97 percent of our scoring,” said Clay. “But our toughness, coachability and resilience will play
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a role throughout the season. Each player is eager to learn and get better each day. They are always looking for ways to improve their skills and work hard each day.” Clay said he wants to see this team build an identity around “toughness and grit.” “We must be willing to set hard screens, dive for loose balls and take chargers,” said Clay. “Teams can have off-nights scoring, but playing hard and solid defense can happen every night. We must do the small things.”
2023-2024 BELGREEN BASKETBALL SCHEDULE GAMES DATE OPPONENT LOCATION October 19 Tremont Away October 21 Tharptown Away October 26 East Franklin Away October 28 Red Bay Away October 30 Red Bay Away November 7 Tremont Away November 10 Phil Campbell Home November 13 New Site Away November 14 Vina Home November 16 East Franklin Home November 17 Red Bay Away November 20 Waterloo Home November 21 Hubbertville Home November 22 Wallace State Away November 27 Vina Away November 28 Brilliant Away November 30 Colbert County Away December 1 Vina Home December 5 Hackleburg Away December 7 Tharptown Home December 11 Colbert County Home December 12 Phillips Home December 14 Cherokee Away December 15 Smithville, Miss. Away December 15 Russellville Home December 15-16 FCT at Red Bay Away December 16 Winston Co. Away December 18 Colbert Heights Away December 18 Winston Co. Away December 19 Winston Co. Away January 2 Russellville Away January 4 Winston Co. Away January 5 Tharptown Away January 9-14 FCT at PC Away January 16 Red Bay Away January 18 Hubbertville Away January 19 Colbert Heights Home January 23 Vina Away January 25 Hackleburg Home January 26 Tremont Home January 30 Brilliant Home February 1 Cherokee Home February 2-7 Area Tournament TBA February 9-10 Sub-region TBA February 13-21 Area Tournament TBA February 26 State Tournament start TBA 2023-24 BELGREEN BOYS VARSITY BASKETBALL ROSTER 0 Will King SR. 1 Landon Cox JR. 2 Miguel Cruz Perez SO. 3 Ely Mitchell JR. 4 Ben Wilkins SO. 5 Gabriel Estrada SO. 10 Alex Guidry SR. 12 Jonathan Mendoza SO. 13 Braycen Johnson SO. 24 Aaron Rubido SO. 33 Hunter Woodruff JR.
GIRLS ROSTER BELGREEN BASKETBALL 2023-2024 PLAYER NUMBER Lily Green 2 Bryn Scott 3 Jacqueline Alban 4 Laura Seal 10 Isabella Tate 11 Morgan Lauderdale 12 Lilliana Willingham 14 Makenna Fisher 15 Mackinley Hogan 21 Alayna Tate 22 Dacota Green 33 Carson Hovater 42
SCHEDULE PHIL CAMPBELL BASKETBALL 2023-2024 DATE OPPONENT LOCATION November 14 Cherokee Home November 16 Lamar County Home November 17 East Lawrence Home November 20-21 Lions Club Tournament Winfield November 20-21 Clements Tournament Away November 27 Winston County Away November 28 Phillips Away November 30 Hatton Away December 4 Hackleburg Away December 5 Tharptown Home December 8 Danville Away December 9 Corner Away December 12 Colbert Heights Home December 15 Colbert County Away December 18 Marion County Wallace State December 19 Belmont Wallace State December 22 Belgreen Away December 27-28 Ardmore Tournament Away December 27-29 Lauderdale Co. Tournament Away January 5 Danville Home January 6 Haleyville Away January 8-13 Franklin Co. Tournament Home January 16 Colbert Heights Away January 19 Colbert County Home January 20 Hatton Home January 23 East Lawrence Away January 25 Winston County Home January 26 Tharptown Away January 29 Phillips Home January 30 Hackleburg Home February 1 Lamar County Away GIRLS ROSTER PHIL CAMPBELL BASKETBALL 2023-2024 Player Number Ayla Stowe 4 Hannah Welborn 10 Leela Baker 11 Macy Hardy 12 Bella Welch 15 Natalie Pope 20 Mia Ambrosio 24 Sidda Rogers 30 Isabelle Ashley 32 PCHS BOYS ROSTER Name Madden Welch Hagan Raper Hayden Wingo Austin Elliott
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Cale Faust Eli Taylor Logan Cooper Cody Quinn Logan Wright Gage Baker
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November 29, 2023
Basketball season begins for
2023-2024 THARPTOWN BASKETBALL SCHEDULE
Tharptown Wildcats By Bart Moss For the FCT GIRLS First year varsity basketball coach Kamri Fleming has something in common with the majority of her team – they are learning together. Four out of five Wildcat starters graduated last year, and most of the five had been playing for several years at the varsity level. “We have to be fundamentally sound,” said Fleming, who is currently the head volleyball coach and former head softball coach. “I want my team to thrive off of being fundamentally sound when it comes to all aspects of basketball, especially the small things.” For what her young Wildcats lack in experience, she says they make up for it with hard work. “They play hard and they never give up,” Fleming explained. “They have a lot of fight in them.” Fleming said she needs her team to be balanced offensively to build the identity she wants them to have. “Through three games, our entire team has scored,” Fleming said. “I told the girls, if every player on the team can contribute six points or more, we will be successful.” Senior Harleigh Borden is the team’s only returning starter.
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Kaitlyn Simmons leads Tharptown in scoring against Sheffield last season. “Harleigh is a hustler. She plays hard, and she’s a leader,” said Fleming. “She rebounds the ball very well for her size, and she makes a lot of defensive hustle plays for us.” BOYS The Thar ptown Wildcats begin the season with a familiar but new head coach in Chuck Simmons. Simmons has been a longtime assistant at Tharptown and Belgreen. This year, he will get to captain his own team. “I am looking forward
to getting the season started,” said Simmons. “We have a great group of guys who love the game of basketball and want to win.” Simmons said he has the luxury of a team that is familiar with him as a coach and long on experi-
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ence. The Wildcats return all nine players from last year. “We have a lot of experience on the court,” said Simmons. “We are excited to compete and look forward to making progress on a daily basis.” Tharptown returns starters Dylan Valdez, Malachi Minor, Edwin Vela and Jackson Clement. There is also Dalton Maldonado, Israel Sanchez and Dawson Higgins. “We have some guys who can score, but I would like to see better shot selection from them,” said Simmons. “We also need to improve defensively.”
Basketball season begins for
Red Bay Tigers
GIRLS The Red Bay Lady Tigers will be in a rebuilding mode this year. The Tigers graduated six seniors from last year’s team and return only one starter. “We will have a young team to build on,” said Red Bay coach Carley Hellums. Hellums is impressed, however, by her girls’ willingness to learn and adjust to each other. “I have been really impressed with their ability to overcome obstacles and learn to play with different players than what they are used to,” Hellums explained. Hellums said she wants to see her team focus on building confidence and growing into an unselfish team. “We want our team to get better with each practice and each game,” said Hellums. “We want to build our confidence level with small victories, whether at practice or in a game. We want to build and get better.”
BOYS The Red Bay Tigers under John Torisky have become a juggernaut in boys basketball in Northwest Alabama. The Tigers seem to replenish players each year instead of rebuilding. This year, Torisky returns much of his team from last year, minus one important fac-
DATE November 30 December 1 December 2 December 4 December 5 December 7 December 8 December 12 December 14 December 15-16 December 19 December 21 December 28-29 January 2 January 4 January 5 January 8-13 January 15 January 16 January 19 January 22 January 25 January 26 January 29 January 30
OPPONENT Red Bay Colbert Heights Lindsay Lane Hatton Phil Campbell Belgreen Hatton Sheffield Mars Hill JH Franklin County Tournament Sheffield Lexington Waterloo Tournament Mars Hill Hatton Belgreen Franklin County Tournament Colbert Heights Lindsay Lane Sheffield Danville Phillips Phil Campbell Lexington Addison (Senior Night)
LOCATION Away Away Home Away Away Away Home Away Away Red Bay Away Away Away Home Home Home Phil Campbell Home Away Home Away Away Home Home Home
BOYS ROSTER THARPTOWN 2023-2024 NAME NUMBER Malachi Minor 1 Dylan Dolley 4 Cesar Rueda 5 Dawson Higgins 10 Jackson Clement 11 Dalton Maldonada 12 Edwin Vela 14 Dylan Valdez 23 Bryson Borden 24 Israel Del LA Rosa 33 GIRLS ROSTER THARPTOWN BASKETBALL 2023-2024 Ashley Vela 3 Angeleah Smith 10 Abby Wilson 11 Aalivia Wilson 12 Yohana Bentancourt 13 Harleigh Borden 14 Alyssa Abbott 22 Carly Cason 23 Ashton Tharp 24 Alyssa Fischer 32 Lizzy Duncan 35
2023-2024 RED BAY BASKETBALL SCHEDULE Date Nov. 14 Nov. 17 Nov. 20 Nov. 22 Nov. 24 Nov. 28 Dec. 1 Dec. 5 Dec. 8 Dec. 12 Dec. 14 Dec. 18-22 Dec. 27-30 Jan. 5 Jan. 6 Jan. 8 Jan. 10-14 Jan. 15 Jan. 16 Jan. 19 Jan. 23 Jan. 27 Jan. 29 Jan. 30
Opponent Tharptown Belgreen New Site Wallace State Lighthouse Classic Russellville Sulligent (Area) Lamar County (Area) Belmont Covenant Christian Winston County (Area) Times Daily Classic Mater Dei Christmas Tourn. Lamar County (Area) G2S Shootout Marion County County Tournament Russellville Belgreen Sulligent (Area) Winston County (Area) Red Bay Shootout Belgreen (Nov. 17 Make-up) Belmont
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BOYS ROSTER Red Bay Basketball 2023-2024 FRONT ROW: Jeremiah Thorne, Jeremiah Robinson, Ethan McCoy, Cody Carnes, Conner Humphries, Brayden Tabbs, Manager Jack Torisky. BACK ROW: Assistant Coach Joey Childers, Holden Inmon, Kennedy Wilemon, Gage Edgmon, Lawson Glover, Jaxon Vinson, Ty Reynolds, Coach John Torisky tor. “We are essentially the same team as last year,” said Torisky. “But we lost our leader. It will be interesting to see where the leadership comes from on this year’s team.” Two of the Tigers’ returning players are their number one and two scorers from last year in Lawson Glover and Holden Inmon. One thing about Red Bay’s rosters in recent years is that anyone can score at any time. There is always a balanced attack. This year is no different. “We are a very experi-
enced and unselfish team,” Torisky said. “It shows the guys trust each other.” The Tigers say they are poised for success this year with a balanced scoring attack and the intangibles. “We rebound the ball well, and we have a lot of depth,” said Torisky. “That will help us in games where maybe the scoring doesn’t come as easy.” In the end, Torisky said he wants the team above the individual. “We want to be a tough, disciplined, unselfish team that values winning above everything else.”
Name Ethan McCoy Kennedy Wilemon Brayden Tabbs Jeremiah Thorne Jaxon Vinson Conner Humphries Jeremiah Robinson Cody Carnes Gage Edgmon Ty Reynolds Holden Inmon Lawson Glover RED BAY LADY TIGERS 2023-2024 12 20 21 22 23 24 25
Emma Blackburn Shaily Warren Kenzlee Bohannon Shelby Nichols DaRilee Colburn Blake Oliver Journee Swann
Number 1 3 10 12 13 14 15 24 33 34 43 44
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November 29, 2023
Russellville varsity girls start basketball season 3-1 By Brannon King For the FCT The Russellville varsity girls basketball team is off to a winning start to the season. The Lady Golden Tigers, led by head coach Jermaine Groce, went on the road and defeated the Wilson Warriors by a 50-43 final score in the season opener.
Freshman guard Ella Copeland led RHS with 15 points. Avery Watts and Jacey Moore also scored in double figures with 11 points each. Jemma Moore added six, Laila Hill had four, and Desiree Medina scored three points. Next for Russellville came a trip to Vina for holiday hoops at a neutral site against Waterloo. The Lady Golden Tigers
led 38-19 at the half on the way to a 68-32 victory. Ella Copeland led the way in scoring with 21 points. Jacey Moore added 15 points, Laila Hill had eight and Alexia Groce scored six. Jemma Moore and Aleah Bonman had five points apiece, while Kaylee Suggs and Avery Watts added four points each. Russellville improved
to 3-0 with a 31-22 win over Athens on the first day of the Hartselle Thanksgiving Tournament. RHS trailed 12-10 at the end of the first quarter, but then turnedup the defense, holding Athens to only two second quarter points to take a 17-14 lead into the halftime break.The Lady Golden Tigers finished the game strong, outscoring
the Golden Eagles 14-8 in the second half. Avery Watts led the team with 12 points, and Ella Copland had 10. Laila Hill scored five and Jacey Moore added four points. A late RHS rally the following day came up just short as the Golden Tigers fell to Columbia 53-51 to finish the Hartselle Thanksgiving tournament Nov. 22.
Russellville trailed 42-31 after three quarters of play before storming back to outscore the Eagles 20-11 during the fourth period. Ella Copeland had 16 points to lead the team. Avery Watts and Jemma Moore had nine each, Jacey Moore scored eight, Aleah Bonman added seven and Alexia Groce had two.
Belgreen boys basketball team picks up pair of holiday wins By Bart Moss For the FCT The Belgreen Bulldogs had a good Thanksgiving break picking up a close win over Hubbertville and blowing out Waterloo.
Jonathan Mendoza scored 18 points to help lead Belgreen pass Hubbertville 51-48. The Bulldogs jumped out to a 15-3 first quarter lead. The Lions clawed their way back in the second quarter, outscoring
Belgreen 19-10 to cut the Bulldogs lead to 25-22 at halftime. Belgreen extended their lead to 36-32 in the third quarter and held on for the win. Braycen Johnson followed Mendoza in scor-
ing with 13 points. Will King added eight points, and Hunter Woodruff six points. Ely Mitchell, Gabe Estrada and Aaron Rubido scored two points each. Belgreen had no difficulty beating Waterloo
56-29. The Bulldogs outscored the Cougars 23-6 in the second quarter to take a 29-8 halftime lead. Will King and Braycen Johnson scored 12 points and 11 points respectively to lead Belgreen.
Hunter Woodruf f added eight points, Ely Mitchell six points, Landon Cox five points, Gabe Estrada four points, Jonathan Mendoza four points, Alex Guidry three points and Ben Wilkins three points.
Phil Campbell varsity girls basketball team splits at Clements tournament By Bart Moss For the FCT The Phil Campbell varsity girls basketball team split games at the Clements Thanksgiving tournament, beating Westminster Christian 46-21 and losing to
Vinemont 63-52. Macy Hardy and Sidda Rogers led Phil Campbell with 13 points and 12 points respectively. After a close first half, Phil Campbell dominated the second half. The Bobcats trailed Westminster
14-13 at halftime but Phil Campbell outscored their opponent 17-2 in the third quarter and 16-5 in the second quarter to take the win. Leela Baker added nine points for Phil Campbell with Hannah Welborn and Ayla Stowe
scoring five each. Mia Ambrosio added two points. The Bobcats fell to Vinemont on the second day of the tournament 63-52. Vinemont led Phil Campbell 19-14 at the end of the first quar-
ter. The Bobcats cut the Eagles lead to 31-28 at halftime. Vinemont outscored Phil Campbell 49-37 in the third quarter, giving them enough cushion to solidify the lead. Hannah Welborn led the Bobcats with 21
points, including 12 of Phil Campbell’s 14 first quarter points. Leela Baker followed with 16 points, scoring 10 of the Bobcats 15 fourth quarter points. Macy Hardy added 11 points, Isabell Ashley six points and Sidda Rogers four points.
RHS students celebrate Hispanic heritage with annual school program Oct. 31
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I TEAR DOWN OLD houses, barns, or any out buildings, large or small and I clean up and haul away. Barry Harville 256-221-7814 POPPOPS BOXING GYM
BUYING BROKEN WASHERS and DRYERS, no front loaders, 256-577-6433
All age and skill level classes, personal training and boxing fitness. (256) 856-6213
ELECTRIC DRYER, SUPER CAPACITY, nice, clean condition, $160, 256-577-6433
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Jewelry & Watches
ONLINE AUCTION - Ends Monday December 4 1009 Wood Ave Florence, AL Fully Restored 3 bd, 2.5 bath pattersonauctions .com To see details, register and bid.
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DUPLEX FOR RENT FLORENCE, 1706 Northern Blvd. Close to the mall, 2 bdrm. 1 ba., newly renovated, $900 per month, $900 Deposit. Pets allowed. 256-740-2233 Houses For Rent
HOME FOR RENT, St. Florian area, 1 bdrm., washer, dryer & stove, 256-443-8341
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ESTATE SALE Indoor/Outdoor 103 Buckingham Circle, (Dead End street off Mars Hill Road) Fri. 7am-3pm and Sat., 8am3pm.
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2104 Marrietta Ave., Muscle Shoals, AL 35661 Fri., Dec. 1s,t 9am-3pm (numbers given out 8:30am) Sat., Dec. 2nd, 9am-2pm (numbers given out 8:30am) Sun., Dec. 3rd, 1pm-4pm Antiques, Over 200 peices of Cast Iron, Blow Molds, Roseville, Hull, and Van Briggle Pottery, Davis Cabinet, Tables, Bed, Fenton Lamps & Glass, Stain Glass Lamps, Llardro Statues, Waterford, Fostoria Glass, Corningware, Corelle China, Pampered Chef, Sterling & Silverplate Flatware, Leather Sofa and Chairs, Quilts, Furs, Lingerie, Perfume Bottles, Belleek, Royal Doulton Ladies, Lenox, Gail Pittman Pottery, Aladdin, Alabaster, Alacite Lamps, and More!
Cypress Creek Antiques 256-275-0273 Visit estatesales.net for hundreds of pictures *Reminder: We No Longer Load Purchases. Please Bring Help!
RUSSELLVILLE: ESTATE SALE 12626 Hwy 187 12-1, 12-2 9am-4pm Entire contents of a house, Fenton glass, furniture. Map ID #1725 SHEFFIELD: ESTATE SALE 3304 Hatch Blvd. Nov 30th-Dec. 3rd 8-5 Furniture, appliances, tools, decor. Garage & Yard Sales
MUSCLE SHOALS CARPORT SALE, 1511 Fords Way Ave., Friday, Dec.1st - 3rd, 7am till dark. Corner of Waverly & Fords Way (In the Back), Lift Chair Recliner, Table and more.
RUSSELLVILLE YARD SALE at Isbell Methodist Church, 10821 Hwy 43, across from Franklin Homes. Saturday, 8:30am-2pm, Avon Products, Crafts and much more! Furniture
LARGE LEATHER PILLOW BACK LOVE SEAT, Tan. Matching Large chair and ottoman. All leather, Like new. Paid $2000. Taking $900 Large coffee table. Heavy wood frame with glass top and wrought iron legs. $150 Call Jerry 256-2470218
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.
Pets/Supplies/ Services AKC BELGIUM MALINOIS PUPPIES, males & females. 7 weeks, parents on site, shots/deworming. Personal protection, $750 each 256-275-2794 Florence BEAUTIFUL GOLDEN DOODLE PUPPIES 4 boys, 1 girl, Ready to go. 7 weeks old, vet checked, wormed, first shots, call for info 256-566-2377 Moulton
FOUR BOSTON TERRIER PUPPIES, black & white, 12 weeks old, wormed, 1st shots, $500 each, 256-460-0875 Russellville Goldendoodle Puppies, CKC Registered, $750, 256-7624454 Muscle Shoals GOLDEN DOODLE PUPPIES, TEDDY Bear, CKC, parti colors, $2,000, Call 256898-4352 Florence
RABBITS Babies. No particular breed $8 256-757-5220 Killen Registered Shih-Tzu puppies, 6 weeks, will have papers & shots, $600 each. 256502-2612 Falkville
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 TOY AUSTRALIAN SHEPPARD PUPPIES $300 RAT TERRIER PUPPIES $200 3 months old, all shots and worming 931-629-0714 Lawrenceburg
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
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 CHEVROLET CRUZE LTZ 2012 Red exterior. One owner, 140,000 miles. A nice, little car. $4,500 OBO 256-227-0513 Decatur HONDA: ACCORD, 2012 $12,950. LX One owner Four door. White… tan interior. Just serviced. Excellent condition Call 256572-2125 LINCOLN: TOWN CAR, 2011 $13,950. Signature Limited series, only 75k miles. Heated leather. Just serviced. A beautiful car! Call 256-527-2125 NISSAN: ALTIMA 3.5 SL, 2015 $15,950. One owner V6 Engine Only 66k miles. Navigation. Sunroof heated leather. New tires and brakes. Extra clean. 256-5272125 NISSAN: LEAF SV, 2015 $7,000. Only 72K miles, ALL ELECTRIC, 4 door, navigation, heated seats and rear-view camera. 2 Keys. Excellent Nissan Value! 256-527-2125
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NISSAN: XTERRA, 2005 $5,700. Transmission rebuilt Nov. 2018. Transmission Cooler Bypass done by previous owner. 127,000 miles Brush guard towing pkg. Great SUV for beginner or experienced driver. New tires and new valve cover gaskets Aug. Found a full size pickup and decided to sell Xterra 256-762-4151 text only or call after 5 pm. TOYOTA: CAMRY SE MODEL, 2013 $16,950. One Owner Only 47k miles Full power, alloy wheels with new tires. Just serviced, Excellent Condition 256-5272125 TOYOTA: COROLLA, 2001 $2,700. As is. One owner. Automatic, COLD air conditioner, 256-784-9610 or 256-651-8466.
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Eliminate gutter cleaning forever! LeafFilter, the most advanced debris-blocking gutter protection. Schedule a FREE LeafFilter estimate today. 20% off Entire Purchase. Plus 10% Senior & Military Discounts. Call 1-833-683-2005. GENERAC Standby Generators provide backup power during utility power outages, so your home and family stay safe and comfortable. Prepare now. Free 7-year extended warranty ($695 value!). Request a free quote today! Call for additional terms and conditions. 1-877-323-5516. Jacuzzi Bath Remodel can install a new, custom bath or shower in as little as one day. For a limited time, we’re waiving all installation costs! (Additional terms apply. Subject to change and vary by dealer. Offer ends 12/31/23 Call 1-877-205-0836. LONG DISTANCE MOVING: Call today for a FREE QUOTE from America’s Most Trusted Interstate Movers. Let us take the stress out of moving! Speak to a Relocation Specialist, call 844-925-3534. METAL ROOFS Completely Installed $4750* Siding/Windows 40% Off. LIMITED TIME. Factory Warranty. Free Estimates Credit cards accepted. SR/Military discounts *1500 sq ft CALL NOW !! 800-664-4856. NEED NEW Flooring? Call Empire Today to schedule a Free in-home estimate on Carpeting and Flooring. Call Today! 1-888381-0916.
CADILLAC: ELDORADO BIARRITZ, 1978 $17,500 OBO. Call 256-577-2586 Cherokee
Sport Utility Vehicles CHEVROLET: SUBURBAN, 2015 $26,950. LT model. One owner, only 99k miles. 4x4 Pearl white, tan heated leather. Navigation. DVD Sunroof. Michelin Tires. Just serviced. Must see and drive! Call 256-527-2125 CHEVROLET: TAHOE, 2007 $4,500, red, chrome wheels, leather heated seats, fully loaded, car runs, Call 256-767-3519 Florence HONDA: CR-V EX-L, 2012 $12,950. One owner, all wheel drive, navigation. Heated leather. Alloy wheels. Just serviced. Excellent condition 256-527-2125 HUMMER: H3, 2007 $9,000. Gray. Good condition. New battery and tires. 180,076 miles Flora 256-757-2072 256-627-8239 TOYOTA: HIGHLANDER, 2011 $21,450. One owner, limited model. Only 64k miles heated leather, sunroof, 3rd row seating. Just serviced, including new tires. Excellent condition. Call 256-227-2125 TOYOTA: RAV4 LE MODEL, 2013 $18,450. One owner, only 36k miles, Full power leather interior. Just serviced including new brakes. Like new conditions. 256527-2125 TOYOTA: VENZA, 2013 $19,950. LE V6 Only 41k miles. One owner, Full power, rear view camera. Michelin Tires. Just serviced. Like new. Call 256-527-2125
Trucks
CHEVROLET: COLORADO, 2016 $18,000. Extended Cab, LT pickup, 2-door, 6 ft., 84,570 miles, body & interior clean, See Facebook Marketplace for more details. Call 256-366-1778 after 5:30 pm. FORD: F-150, 1988 $6,000. Lariat, long wheel base, 5-speed, Call 256-762-4903 Tuscumbia 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
Replace your roof with the best looking and longest lasting material steel from Erie Metal Roofs! Three styles and multiple colors available. Guaranteed to last a lifetime! Limited Time Offer up to 50% off installation + Additional 10% off install (for military, health workers & 1st responders.) Call Erie Metal Roofs: 1-833-955-3163. Safe Step. North America’s #1 Walk-In Tub. Comprehensive lifetime warranty. Top-ofthe-line installation and service. Now featuring our FREE shower package and $1600 Off for a limited time! Call today! Financing available. Call Safe Step 1-844-871-6175. SELLING a RV, Tractor or Golf Cart? ADVERTISE STATEWIDE or by region in over 100 Newspapers, reaching over 1 million readers each week! Run your ad in our Classified Network for just $210 per week! Make one call to this newspaper (participating Ala-SCAN newspaper) or call 1-800-2647043 to find out how easy it is to advertise statewide! SUPPORT THE BLIND! Donate a car to the American Council of the Blind. FAST FREE PICKUP. 24-hour response. Running or not. maximum tax deduction and no emission test required! Call 24/7: 844-6011342. UPDATE YOUR HOME with Beautiful New Blinds & Shades. FREE in-home estimates make it convenient to shop from home. Professional installation. Top quality - Made in the USA. Call for free consultation: 844809-9165. Ask about our specials! VEHICLE TITLE Problems? We have a solution! Call Jason Steward Enterprises, We’re Alabama’s #1 Vehicle Title Problem Experts! Free telephone consultation. North AL 1-256-850-0527, Central AL 1-205-2675735, South AL 1-251-342-8538.
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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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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, materials, or otherwise in connection with this project should immediately notify the Housing Authority or the Architect in writing at: 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 2nd day of July, 2013, by ESSERENE WILLINGHAM AKA ESSEREAN B. WILLINGHAM, a widow, to CB&S Bank, Russellville, Alabama, which said mortgage is recorded in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Franklin County, Alabama, in Mortgage Book 755, Page 785, 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 15th day of December, 2023. The property located in Franklin County, Alabama, and described in said mortgage is as follows, to wit: Lot No. 13 in the R. J. Nance Addition to the City of Russellville, Alabama, as shown by the McClure Survey of said Addition, which is of record in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Franklin County, Alabama, in Plat Book 1 and 2, Page 14 the same being more particularly described as follows: Begin at the point where the westerly line of Cross Street intersects the northerly line of Montgomery Street, and run westerly along the northerly line of Montgomery Street a distance of 100 feet to a point; thence northerly parallel with Cross Street a distance of 145 feet to a point; thence easterly parallel with Montgomery Street a distance of 100 feet to a point on the westerly line of Cross Street; thence southerly along the westerly line of Cross Street a distance of 145 feet to the point of beginning; being the property which was conveyed by Harold Scott and wife to Clemie Campbell and Willie L. Grayson on November 17, 1943. 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. 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 11/22/23, 11/29/23, 12/06/23 ADID 572344 MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Tarek Samara and Ilona D Samara to Bank of America, NA, dated August 22, 2014 said mortgage recorded in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Franklin
Judge of Probate of Franklin County, Alabama, in Book 768, Page 311 . Said mortgage was subsequently sold, assigned and transferred to Bank of America, N.A. Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the undersigned, Bank of America, N.A, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, in front of the main entrance of the Courthouse in Franklin County, Alabama on January 2, 2024, during the legal hours of sale, all of its right, title, and interest in and to the following describe real estate situated in Franklin County, Alabama, to-wit: THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED REAL ESTATE, SITUATED IN FRANKLIN COUNTY, ALABAMA, TO-WIT: THE SE 1/4 OF NE 1/4 OF SECTION 9, TOWNSHIP 8 SOUTH, RANGE 11 WEST, LESS AND EXCEPT: COMMENCE AT THE SE CORNER OF SE 1/4 OF NE 1/4 OF SECTION 9, TOWNSHIP 8 SOUTH, RANGE 11 WEST; THENCE SOUTH 87 DEGS. 30 MINS. WEST 328 FEET 6 INCHES TO AN IRON STAKE FOR POINT OF BEGINNING THENCE SOUTH 87 DEGS. 30 MINS. WEST 294 FEET TO AN IRON STAKE ON EASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY OF PHIL CAMPBELL AND BLUE SPRINGS ROAD 30 FEET FROM CENTER THEREOF; THENCE NORTH 48 DEGS. 40 MINS EAST ALONG SAID ROAD 210 FEET; THENCE NORTH 50 DEGS. 33 MINS. EAST ALONG SAID ROAD 300 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 17 DEGS. 20 MINS. EAST 198 FEET 6 1/2 INCHES TO POINT OF BEGINNING, BEING AND LYING IN THE SE 1/4 OF NE 1/4 OF SECTION 9, TOWNSHIP 8 SOUTH, RANGE 11 WEST, FRANKLIN COUNTY, ALABAMA. ALSO LESS AND EXCEPT: A PARCEL OF LAND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGIN AT THE SE CORNER OF SE 1/4 OF NE 1/4 OF SECTION 9, TOWNSHIP 8, RANGE 11 WEST; THENCE WEST ALONG SAID 40 LINE 4.95 CHAINS TO AN IRON STAKE; THENCE NORTH 3.01 CHAINS 30 FEET FROM THE CENTER OF THE BLUE SPRINGS ROAD; THENCE ALONG THE SOUTH SIDE OR SAID ROAD EASTERLY 5.94 CHAINS TO WHERE SAID ROAD INTERSECTS SECTION LINE; THENCE SOUTH ALONG SECTION LINE 6.59 CHAINS TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, CONTAINING 2 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, AND BEING IN THE SE 1/4 OF SECTION 9, TOWNSHIP 8 SOUTH, RANGE 11 WEST. ALSO LESS AND EXCEPT: BEGIN AT THE SW CORNER OF SE 1/4 OF NE 1/4 OF SECTION 9, TOWNSHIP 8 SOUTH, RANGE 11 WEST AND RUN NORTH ALONG THE WEST BOUNDARY OF SAID FORTY FEET; THENCE SE TO A POINT ON SOUTH BOUNDARY OF SAID FORTY 108.9 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, CONTAINING 1/2 ACRE, MORE OR LESS, AND BEING IN THE SE 1/4 OF THE NE 1/4 OF SECTION 9, TOWNSHIP 8 SOUTH, RANGE 11 WEST. CONSISTING OF APPROXIMATELY 35 ACRES. Property Street Address for Informational Purposes: 723 Highway 75 Phil Campbell AL 35581 Said property will be sold “AS IS”. NO REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, IS MADE AS TO THE TITLE OF SAID PROPERTY. Said property is subject to any title deficiencies including but not limited to: any outstanding ad valorem taxes - including taxes which are a lien but not yet due and payable, federal tax liens any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, any assessments liens, encumbrances, zoning ordinances, restrictions, covenants, and matters of record superior to the Mortgage first set out above. Said property will be sold subject to the right of redemption of all parties entitled thereto. The highest bidder must tender the total amount of the winning bid in certified funds at the time and place of sale. 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 the rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process. This sale will be made for the purpose of paying the same and all expenses of this sale, as provided in said Mortgage and by Alabama law
Mortgage and by Alabama law. This sale is subject to postponement or cancellation. **This is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained may be used for that purpose.** The public sale provided for hereinabove was postponed on 12/19/2023, by public announcement being made at the main entrance of the Courthouse in Franklin County, Alabama, during the legal hours of sale. The foreclosure sale described hereinabove shall be held on the 01/02/2024 at the main entrance of the Franklin County Courthouse, during the legal hours of sale. Bank of America, N.A, Mortgagee or Transferee Jonathan Smothers, Esq ALAW One Independence Plaza, Suite 416 Birmingham, AL 35209 Attorney for Mortgagee/Transferee 23-008782 A4802027 11/29/2023, 12/06/2023, 12/13/2023 ADID 572675 NOTICE OF COMPLETION “Notice is hereby given that Video Industrial Services, Inc, whose office address and phone number are as follows: Video Industrial Services, Inc, 7721 2nd Ave N Birmingham, AL 35206, (205) 798-0300, has completed all work on the Sanitary Sewer Rehab 2022 Project for the Town of Littleville, AL. All persons having any claim for labor, materials or otherwise in connection with this project should immediately notify the above-named Contractor and the Owner’s Engineer.” 11/22/23, 11/29/23, 12/06/23, 12/13/23 ADID 572339 PUBLIC NOTICE ESTATE OF JERRELL EDWARD BORDEN, DECEASED Case# 23-0120 PROBATE COURT OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, ALABAMA Letters of Administration of said deceased having been granted to SHIRLEY GEAN BORDEN, as Administratrix, of the Estate of JERRELL EDWARD BORDEN, deceased, on the 13th day of November, 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. 11/22/23, 11/29/23, 12/06/23 ADID 571728 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 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
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, 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. 11/15/23, 11/22/23, 11/29/23 ADID 570964
Do you need an apartment? Consult the the best place to live! Find the apartment of your choice in the TNValleyStuff Classifieds. 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, 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. 11/15/23, 11/22/23, 11/29/23 ADID 570963
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CONTRIBUTED LEFT TO RIGHT: Morgan Vandiver, Will King, Lily Blackburn, Brandon Gallardo, Betsayda Andres Ordonez, Alex Guidry, Hanna Borden, Zaden Johnson, Natalie Willingham, Brilee Whitten, Caitlyn Oliver, Samuel Darracott
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Parents: Marco Andres Juan and Maria Dolores Ordonez Ortiz Grandparents: Marcos Ordonez Slivestre and Catarina Ortiz Ordonez Felipe Andres Felipe and Maria Martin
Parents: Brandon and Amy Oliver Grandparents: Horace and Pam Lewey Linda Lewey and the late Dewayne and Geraldine Oliver
Parents: Rodney & Amy Borden Grandparents: Dennis & Carolyn Clark Leon & Darlene Borden
Escort - Alex Guidry Escort’s Parents: Marty and Laura Guidry Escort’s Grandparents: Victor and Teresa Littlefield Oris and Ann Guidry
Escort - Samuel Darracott Escort’s Parents: Tony and Heather Darracott Escort’s Grandparents: Homer and Ida Petree Joe and Glenda Darracott
Escort - Zaden Johnson Escort’s Parents: Bradley Johnson and Suzanne Malone Escort’s Grandparents: Sharron Hatton and David Johnson
Lily Blackburn Parents: Brittany Blackburn Stewart Blackburn Grandparents: Steve and Teresa Pounders Jerry and Tyanne McDonald Larry Blackburn Escort - Brandon Gallardo Escort’s Parents: Lilia Loaeza and Esteban Gallardo Escort’s Grandparents: Vincent Jimenez
Morgan Vandiver Parents: Brandon & Kristy Vandiver Grandparents: Dennie Taylor; Cheryl Parkes; Marilyn Taylor; Gary Cline, Eddie Vandiver; Sissy Vandiver Escort - Will King Escort’s Parents: Jonathan & Heather King Escort’s Grandparents: Jerry & Vickie Farris Mark & Debbie King
Natalie Willingham Parents: Jr and Kim Willingham and the late Lesley Plott Grandparents: Donna Plott, Tomas Manuel Lurlie Willingham and the late Floyd Willingham, Sr Nancy Arkers and the late Robert Arkers Escort - Brilee Whitten Escort’s Parents: Brian and Teresa Whitten Escort’s Grandparents: Terry Whitten and the late Sharon Whitten The late Rev. Robert and Willo Harden