Franklin County Times - January 10, 2024

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Nomination deadline for Partnership Awards Banquet nears

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Jointly presented by the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce and the Franklin County Development Authority, the Partnership Awards Banquet is an annual event held to highlight accomplishments in Franklin County. The deadline for nominations is Feb. 1, 2024. Awards will be presented March 7.

Nominations can be made for the 2023 calendar year in the following categories: FRANKLIN COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AWARD CATEGORIES Beautification Award - Awarded to one business in each city. Nominee must be a business that made improvements which enhanced the overall image of their city and Franklin County.

Business of the Year Award - Awarded to one Franklin County business. Nominee must be a business that contributes and promotes economic growth, stability, and improvements in Franklin County. This business gives generously of themselves and/or staff in time and resources, while also playing a leadership role in civic activities.

“Sprout” Business Award - Awarded to

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CONTRIBUTED Russellville Middle School ranks 109 in Alabama among the U.S. News & World Report 2024 Best Middle School rankings.

U.S. News & World Report recognizes Russellville Middle School among the 2024 Best Middle Schools

By Staff Reports Russellville Middle School has been ranked No. 109 in Alabama among the 2024 Best Middle School rankings

by U.S. News & World Report. The rankings include more than 79,000 public elementary and middle schools across the country. Schools are ranked at the state and district level, with Best Charter Schools and Best Magnet Schools ranked as stand-alone categories.

“Being recognized among the best middle schools in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report is a huge accomplishment for our faculty, staff, students, system and community,” Russellville Middle School principal Tony Bonds said.

“We have worked hard over the years to raise the standard for our students.

This recognition vali-

dates our efforts to raise the standard of expectation for our students and their academic success.

I am extremely proud of our teachers, staff and students at Russellville Middle School. We have truly embraced #theGOLDstandard!”

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School assistant principal, Monica Moon shared her enthusiasm for the accomplishment.

“I am genuinely humbled and inspired by the remarkable accomplishments of our middle school. This recognition, in addition to the other amazing things we have

achieved, is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our entire school community. It’s a proud moment for us all, and I extend my heartfelt congratulations to everyone who has contributed to this success. This is just one of the many reasons why it’s great to be a Golden Tiger!”

The methodology of these rankings focuses on state assessments of students who were proficient or above proficient in mathematics and reading/language arts while accounting for student backgrounds, achievement in core subjects and how well schools are educating their students.

Student-teacher ratios are applied to break ties in the overall score.

The 2024 Best Elementary and Best Middle School rankings are based on publicly available data from the U.S. Department of

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Education. For districtlevel rankings, at least two of the top performing schools must rank in the top 75% of the overall elementary or middle school rankings to qualify for district-level “The 2024 Best Elementary and Middle School rankings offer a way for parents to get a snapshot of their child’s school and how well it is doing compared with other schools in their community,” said LaMont Jones, managing editor for education at U.S. News. “In addition, U.S. News provides easily accessible data on student-teacher ratios, district spending and the number of counselors a school makes available to its students.”

Parents, educators and students can see how Russellville Middle School compares to other institutions and how the rankings are calculated on USNews.com.

Russellville Public Library receives $10,000 grant

By María Camp maria.camp@ franklincountytimes.com As a result of Rep. Jamie Kiel applying for a grant on its behalf, the Russellville Public Library is already seeing benefits from the $10,000 awarded. He officially presented the money to the library Nov. 22, 2023.

“I was pleased to be able to obtain an Alabama Community Service Grant on behalf of the Russellville Public Library,” Kiel explained.

“Joshlyn does a great job as director, and she identified a project that I could assist with. The technology that she is installing will make the library more user-friendly, especially for students.

The technology will also be used in the new library after it is completed behind city hall.”

RPL director Joshlyn Bowen said the money will significantly impact what the library can provide to the community.

“I want to personally thank Jamie Kiel for the grant money he applied for on our behalf,” she said. “The money will be used to supply updated technology and learning systems for our children and teens. We have already used a portion to purchase an 85-inch television that will be put on

a roll around stand for special learning time and movies.”

Bowen explained leftover money will be used to purchase more books for the children’s room and junior fiction area.

“I am so pleased with the impact Russellville Public Library is making within our community, and with the extra funding coming in, such as this grant money, it allows our outreach to create an even bigger impact.”

Bowen has some specific plans in mind.

“A portion of the grant money will be used for crayon kiosks, and we’ve seen them at the Muscle Shoals library. I want to get one, and it’ll have three iPads attached, and that will be for the children 9 and under, preloaded with learning games that target that age group,” Bowen added, noting she also wants to get two that are geared for the ages from around 10-15.

“This grant money will also pad the budget we already have statewide and citywide for new books,” Bowen said.

“My primary goal for the library is for it to be a part of everyone’s life. We have something to offer all age groups. When people walk in, I want their spirits to be lifted.”

CONTRIBUTED Rep. Jamie Kiel officially presents a $10,000 grant award to the Russellville Public Library Nov. 22.

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RPL adds substitute circulation clerk

By María Camp maria.camp@ franklincountytimes.com Sara Davis is no stranger to the Russellville Public Library.

“I’ve always felt welcome here,” Davis said. “I just love being here.”

A longtime frequent patron, along with her three-year-old daughter, Adalynn Marie-Brooke McDill, she joined the team at the Russellville Public Library Nov. 21 last year in the role of substitute circulation clerk. She grew up in Russellville, where she still lives, and she graduated from Belgreen High School.

Davis currently works an average of one and a half to two days per week.

Duties include greeting and helping patrons, as well as “reading and weeding” the shelves – the former to see if books are in the correct spots, and the latter to determine books to be removed from circulation and placed in the books for sale section.

“Reading the shelves is a pretty big job,” explained RPL director Joshlynn Bowen. “Everything goes in alphabetical order – the nonfiction is Dewey Decimal – and every day, we go through and ‘read’ maybe one section and make sure all the books are in the correct order.

We’re going through a big effort on the weeding, and that will take a couple of months. It’s a huge project.”

Bowen said the books are alphabetized by

Sara Davis, substitute circulation clerk, and RPL director, Joshlynn Bowen, read some of the library’s many offerings. author’s last name and, within that, also in alphabetical order by the title of the book. She said it can be a challenge to make sure everything is in the right spot, “especially in the children’s room because the books are always being shuffled around.”

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PASSION AND KNOWLEDGE Davis shared her enthusiasm for the work she does.

“When somebody comes in, I’ll greet them and ask what kind of reading material they like so I can assist them,” Davis said. “I love working on the events we have for kids and seeing how it brings them together.”

Bowen said Davis is “very good about gauging patron interest and making reading referrals,” noting “what really drew me to her as being right for our library is seeing how much she loves books and how well she knows how to catalog them, not to mention her passion for our programs.”

Bowen said she recalls a time at a program before Davis worked at the library when she said she’d be “happy to help” with a program if needed.

“I knew we needed a sub,” Bowen said. “I have two part-time employees, so what do you do if one or all of us is sick? It’s her love for kids and the community and books – that’s what showed me she was right for the job.

That’s what I like to see as the director, someone who has a passion for Russellville Public Library. We’re all really close.”

Davis said her first day on the job involved a lot of activity and a lot of glitter as it was also the Turkey Tinsel Thanksgiving program.

“It was fun – a lot of glitter and sparkles, and the kids loved it. Glitter was everywhere, and they had a really good time,” she added.

Before working at RPL, Davis, then a stay-at-home mom, was already going to the library about once a week with her mother and daughter. When she became aware of the opportunity to work at the library, she said she “leapt at the chance.”

FAMILY AFFAIR “I wanted my little girl to love the library and books, and she does,” Davis added. “I just love coming here because I love to read, and that’s where my passion comes from for working in the library.

I get that from my mom and my grandpa because they’re bookworms, too.”

Davis said her daughter “likes all books,” adding she really likes “reading”

to her, looking at the pictures and making up stories. “She’s a storyteller,” explained Davis. “We’ll probably be reading some books by her when she gets older.”

She said her daughter loves that she has a mother who works at the library, noting she often tells people about her mom working there, adding she loves seeing the building when they drive by.

“I’ve gotten a picture of her about every time the window art changes out front,” Davis said. “We love the library.”

Davis explained another family connection to books.

“My grandfather’s first cousin, the son of his mother’s sister – and I haven’t met either of them - is Larry McMurtry, author of the Lonesome Dove series.”

FINDING THE KEY While Davis now describes the library as a “second home,” she said she discovered her love of reading a little later than some.

“It was probably a little bit after high school when

I picked up reading,” Davis explained.

“I couldn’t believe I didn’t do it sooner. I ask a lot of questions, and I love to learn.”

She shared the examples her family sets, noting her maternal grandfather, Ellis Ray Cauthon, reading every day, sometimes re-reading when out of new material, and her mother, Vicki Cauthon, who reads “all the time.”

Davis said her mother really works to instill a love for reading, telling her she could be at home while reading, yet be in “a whole other place” at the same time, describing reading as “a magic key to take you where you want to be.”

BOOKS ON HER SHELF Davis noted her favorite book at the moment is This Tender Land by William Kent Krueger. A favorite from when she was little is The Story of Creation, written by Alice Joyce Davidson and illustrated

by Victoria Marshall.

She said her preferred reading genre is

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psychological thrillers, but notes she likes to “read a little bit of everything,” especially books with a good storyline, adding her favorite author is Frida McFadden.

“I’ve read about all of her books,” Davis said, “and we’ve got several in the library. What’s so good about them is they keep you guessing. I’ll think I have it figured out until the last chapter or even the last page. I’m reading one right now, and I can’t put it down.

It’s really good.”

To help in finding personal reading recommendations as well as possible titles to suggest for addition to the library, she takes part in reading groups on Facebook. She persists even when a book doesn’t measure up to expectations.

“If it’s a book I’ve seen in one of my reading groups and it has a lot of good reviews, I’ll start reading it. If I start it, I have to finish it because then my reward is I get to start a new book,” she added, noting she enjoys

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RECORDS

Birthdays

Jan. 10 Alan Sherrill David Bixler Chris Webb

Jan. 11 James Cooper Blake Hudson Kayla McKinney Sharon Robinson

Jan. 30 Beth Pace Marty McNatt Paul Askew Charles Holcomb Sara Porch Jan. 31 Amy Moss Kellie Singleton Bart Bolton Carley Franks Kim Fuller Annie Sue Long Austin Pilgrim

Jan. 12 Brenda Hunt Bill Jackson Robbie O’Neal Tatum Hudson

Feb. 1 Betty Aycock Rachel Diana Jackson

Jan. 13 Archer Chase “Archie” Gilmer Mitzi McNutt

Feb. 2 Chloe Plott Trey Watkins Heather Smith

Jan. 14 Johnna Gerstman JaCey Wilson

Feb. 3 Anthony McKee

Jan. 15 Denise Wilson Melanie Malone

Feb. 4 Kimberly Robinson Brenda Sharp Sandi Weiler

Jan. 16 J. Eugene Balding Conner Byars Jacob Green Jeff Masterson

Jan. 18 Blake Hyde Jerry Porch Hilton Tirey Peyton Watts

Jan. 19 Dana Balding Eric Fuller Emma McDowell Rhonda Hand Jerry Cummings

Jan. 20 Jamie Sumerel

Jan. 21 Ashley Webb Richard Parker Seth Burns Sophie Sharp Charles R. Jackson

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Jan. 23 Amanda Murray Lindsey Bolton Erin Lindsey Bradley Long Pauline Smith

Jan. 24 Lilly Claire Fuller Shelia Witt

Jan. 25 Aidan Fuller Butch Harkness

Jan. 26 Constance Gardner Charlotte Herston Paula Terrell

Feb. 5 Jerry Mays Billie Sue Poss Sarah Baughman Feb. 6 Ann Barnett Jennifer Willis Feb. 7 Maggie Coan Feb. 8 Johnny Hamilton Feb. 9 Tiffany Standridge Feb. 10 Grace Mitchell Betty Barber Feb. 11 Jean Nichols LeAnn Strickland Tony James Feb. 12 Jordan Lindsey Lanny Norris Penny Pickett Jim Lumpkins Feb. 13 Greg Barnett Dena Archer Vandiver Delores Nesbit Feb. 14 Joseph Fretwell Donnie Cummings Feb. 15 Christopher Arthur Patrick James Feb. 16 Corey Robertson Brayden Bolton Matt Stockton Jose Sanchez

Jan. 28 Hailey Peters J.D. Robinson Roy Strickland Jason Davis

Feb. 17 Josh Willingham Henrietta McCarley Cheryl Nix Johnny Hardin Patrick Pounders Micheal James Sharlene Williams McKinney

Jan. 29 Amber Timmons Compton Kristi Daniel Jeanette Grissom Cindy H. Ikerd Matt O’Neal Barbara Pace Jennifer Warhurst Genelle Jackson

Feb. 18 Joanie Dewberry Jane Wingo Dillion Wingo Alaina Scott Drake Pounders Denette Nichols Sydney Green Hollie Rea Caleb Mansell

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Obituaries Stevie Sandusky Jan. 6, 2024 Stevie Sandusky, 69, of Russellville, passed away Jan. 6. He was born and raised in Russellville.

Stevie was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Russellville.

He retired in 2015 as owner of S&S Asphalt. He was a member of Labor Union 366 and worked for TVA at Browns Ferry.

He is survived by his wife, Betty Ruth Sandusky; children, Stephen Sandusky, LaShea Gilbert (John Gilbert); grandchildren, Olivia Sandusky (Kyle Duke), Brooklyn Gilbert (Branden Warren), Logan Gilbert; siblings, Sherrie Gail Nix (Thomas), Jayne Sandusky, Betty Cribbs (James); sisters-in-law, Sue Sandusky and Jenny Sandusky, as well as a host of other family and friends.

Stevie was preceded in death by his parents, John RD and Varley Estelle Sandusky; son, Jonathan Sandusky; siblings, Ottie Sandusky, Wayne Sandusky and Carolyn Ferguson.

A memorial service will be held Jan. 20 at 12 p.m. at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Russellville, Ala. Brother Jer ry Ashbrook will officiate.

Pinkard Funeral Home of Russellville assisted the family.

Christina Louise Isbell Jan. 4, 2024 Christina Louise Isbell, 52, of Russellville, passed away Jan. 4. Visitation was held Jan. 8 from 12:30-2:00 p.m. at Spry Memorial Chapel, with a service directly following.

Burial was in Spruce Pine Cemetery.

Janet Sue Myers Jan. 4, 2024 Janet Sue Myers, 77,

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• Hayes Investments LLC to Blake Freeman Inc., warranty • Shriley France Carpenter to James David Ward, warranty • Tarek Samara to Mike Madden, warranty • Amy J. Scott to Lisa Ann Washington, affidavit • Phillip Wade Barksdale to Eric S. Brown, survivorship • Andrea Scott Sherrill to Velia Escobar, warranty • David C. Spencer

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of Russellville, passed away Jan. 4. Visitation was held Jan. 10 from 2-4 p.m. at Pinkard Funeral Home with the funeral service directly following.

Interment will be in Sunset Lawn Cemetery in Harrisburg, Ill. William “Bill” Bindley Profilet, Jr., M.D. Jan. 2, 2024 William “Bill” Bindley Profilet, Jr., M.D., 79, peacefully passed away on January 2, 2024, in Grenada, Miss. He is preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. William B. Profilet, Sr. Bill is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Mary Wilson Love Profilet of Grenada, Miss. and three children; son, William Bindley (Ben) Profilet III (Mackenzie) of Gluckstadt, Miss.; daughters Amy Love McGill (Ken) of Madison, Miss., and Virginia Love of Atlanta, Ga.; and one grandchild, Grace Love McGill.

Dr. Bill lived a life of service to his country and community. Born in Greenville, Miss., Bill graduated from Murrah High School of Jackson, Miss., with honors and attended the University of Mississippi and the University of Mississippi School of Medicine. He completed his internship with an emphasis in pediatrics at the University Hospital in Jackson and concluded his OB-GYN residency at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. He served to Kevin Thomas Richardson, warranty • Makensy Lee Macias to Martha Patricia Marmolejo, warranty • Ruth Mills to Paul Clingan, warranty • Patricia Smith to Gustavo Monterroso, warranty • Melissa Renee Colburn to David Tomas Tomas, warranty

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• Melanie Ward to Kevin Ashley, survivorship • Roger Scott to Jared Scott, warranty • Shirley Stidham to Tony Welch, survivorship • Justin Epperson to Tony Welch, survivorship

Jan. 3

• Shawn Hines to Dustin Keith Davis, order circuit judge • Constantino Terrazas to Pedro de Jesus Juan, warranty • Jose Francisco Carrillo to Abel Elias

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on staff as General Medical Officer, Commander of the United States Navy, Middle East Force. After completing his residency, he was the Assistant Chief of Service at the Naval Regional Medical Center in Pensacola, Fla. He was honorably discharged and awarded a National Service Medal and Navy Achievement Medal. Profilet’s civilian practice led him to several communities in Mississippi and Alabama, including Canton, Ocean Springs, Laurel, Cleveland, Russellville and Andalusia, then retiring after practicing in Grenada, Miss. He was active in the Rotary Club and Episcopal Church and served on the board of directors for Colonial Bank and the Cleveland, Miss., Chamber of Commerce.

After his family, Bill’s love was Ole Miss. He didn’t miss a game, opportunity to tailgate, chat or text with his close friends about UM sports. For 12 years, he didn’t miss a home or away football game. The Ole Miss community was his second love. He adored his “personal assistant” turned closest friend, Sarah Smith Moore. To him, the amazing women from Providence Companion Care were more than just caregivers, they were family.

The family would like to deeply thank Sarah Smith Moore and Miracle Moore, the doctors, nurses and staff of UMMC, Grenada, the dedicated caregivers from Providence Avila, sale Barrios contract • Connie Beth Nix Harris to Byron Dale Nix, survivorship • Margaret Gibson Porter to Beth Gibson Reek, power of attorney

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• Rodney Kennedy to Alabama Power Company, easement • James Rodney Kennedy to Alabama Power Company, easement • R. Keith Monroe to Alabama Power Company, easement • Jamie Glenn Kiel to Nick Willis, warranty • Shawn Posey to James Dennis Davis, quit claim • James Dennis Davis to Billy Scott Gravitt, survivorship

Harvey Kinard Jan. 1, 2024 Harvey Kinard, 72, of Phil Campbell, passed away Jan. 1 at Arabella Nursing Home in Russellville, Ala. Visitation will be held Jan. 5 from 12-2 p.m. at Akins Funeral Home in Russellville, with the funeral in the chapel at 2 p.m. Burial will be in Spruce Pine Cemetery.

Akins Funeral Home is assisting the family.

John Donald “Donnie” Smith Dec. 30, 2023 John Donald “Donnie” Smith, 75, of Russellville, passed away Dec. 30.

Visitation was held Jan. 2 from 6-8 p.m. at Spry Memorial Chapel. The funeral took place Jan. 3 at 10 a.m. at Spry Memorial Chapel. Burial was in Taylor Cemetery.

Mitchell Hamilton “Peter Day” Dec. 28, 2023 Mitchell Hamilton “Peter Day,” 68, of Russellville, passed away Dec. 28. Visitation was held Jan. 3 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Spry Memorial Chapel. A private family graveside service was held at Fairview Cemetery.

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Campbell teams will face off on the court for the annual Franklin County Varsity Basketball Tournament. This year

Companion Care and countless family and close friends they have leaned on.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the French Camp Academy or New Life Christian Fellowship Church, Grenada, Miss.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.mckibbenandguinn.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to McKibben and Guinn Funeral Service in Grenada, Miss.

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Jan. 11 The Russellville Electric Board invites everyone to lunch and

BetancourtGarcia to Paola Guadal Perez-Lopez fellowship Jan. 11. The REB will be serving beef stew, Brunswick stew, chicken stew and chili from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Russellville Electric Warehouse, 1012 Jackson Ave. S.

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arkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.”

— Martin Luther King, Jr. American religious leader and civil rights activist, King, fundamental to achieving an end to legal segregation in the South and other parts of the country, led the civil rights movement in the United States from the mid 1950s until he was assassinated in 1968. He rose to prominence as head of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, which promoted nonviolent methods, such as the 1963 March on Washington, to achieve ciil rights. King received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964.

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Did you know January is designated as National Volunteer Blood Donor Month?

Apparently, during this month each year, blood donations typically drop off because of holiday breaks from schools, inclement weather and winter illnesses.

You can be a part of filling the need.

We know not everyone is able to donate blood; there can be a variety of reasons someone might not be eligible to give.

For those, however, who do qualify, we want to encourage you to roll up

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donation can potentially save up to three lives.

That’s a huge impact – an opportunity to help, in a very real way, everyone from cancer patients to accident victims to the anemic. These people might be your neighbors, your friends, your family – or even yourself.

LifeSouth is a nonprofit community blood center serving 17 north Alabama hospitals,

While some may have a “green thumb” when it comes to gardening and taking care of plants, others might feel it’s an area with an uncertainty they don’t think they’ll ever find the key to unlock; however, today is National Houseplant Appreciation Day, and it just might be time to reconsider and make a start by venturing into the world of houseplants – or, if you already have a collection, perhaps it’s time to add a new leafy friend or two.

It can be as simple as taking the step to buy a single houseplant and making the habit of caring

for it on a consistent basis and in the way needed for that particular plant.

Possibilities that make sense for your situation will depend on how much space and light you have, as well as whether you have children or pets, as some plants can pose hazards.

According to the Royal Horticultural Society website, the psychological benefits of indoor plants have been shown to include helping to promote a better mood, increasing productivity and reducing stress levels.

WebMD’s website notes researchers have found rooms with plants to help in having “less dust and mold than rooms without any foliage,” noting this can help with allergies and general air quality.

All that aside, a new project can be fun while helping to decorate our indoor spaces and possibly help us feel better in the process. Do

PHOTO BY METRO CREATIVE SERVICES Jan. 10 marks National Houseplant Appreciation Day. you have houseplants?

Have you made previous attempts? Perhaps you gave up long ago, but now are ready to step back in and give it another attempt. Do you have an especially interesting houseplant you’d like to tell us about?

There’s a plethora of information available to help us decide what might be right – from talking

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to friends and family to visiting local shops, websites, shows and more.

Over the years, some of the houseplants I’ve especially enjoyed having include a couple of venus flytraps, a rhododendron, small cacti and other succulents. Why not give it a chance? You just might find your proverbial thumb to be greener than you think.

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including Russellville Hospital, as well as other hospitals across Alabama, Florida and Georgia.

Although a donor center is available in the Shoals, Franklin County donors will frequently have opportunities to donate at bloodmobile drives right here in the county.

Make an appointment to donate by visiting www. lifesouth.org or calling 1-888-795-2707.

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a sleeve, bare an arm and give the gift of life this month.

According to Becky Cecil, district community development coordinator for LifeSouth, while about 37 percent of the U.S. population is eligible to donate blood, only about 10 percent do annually.

In a magazine article we shared in Franklin Living this past May/June, Cecil explained that gap can be a strain on the blood supply available to those in need.

“It’s a life-or-death matter if it’s not there when somebody needs it. That’s a huge reason to donate,” said Cecil at that time.

To anyone fearful about giving blood, we join Cecil in offering one simple piece of advice: Try. Find a blood drive or a donor center and just try. Try to make that difference in someone else’s life. One

In 2002, Born Free USA, in coordination with the Avian Welfare Coalition, founded National Bird Day to promote avian awareness. National Bird Day is celebrated each year on Jan. 5. It coincides with the annual Christmas Bird Count which runs three weeks and is the largest citizen science survey keeping track of America’s wild birds.

There are 850 species that inhabit the United States.

According to Born Free USA, birders switch their focus to the care and wellbeing of the country’s millions of captive birds.

This organization reports nearly 12 percent of the world’s almost 10,000 bird species are in danger of extinction.

Some activities that avian admirers enjoy include birdwatching, studying bird

PHOTO BY METRO CREATIVE SERVICES Jan. 5 marks National Bird Day. identification, enhancing the attractiveness backyards by adding feeders and shelter, educating others about improving the survival of endangered birds or donating to a bird sanctuary. The National Audubon Society, founded

by John James Audubon, has inspired people for more than 100 years to enjoy, appreciate and protect birds.

Birds need housing just like any other animal. The Garden Club of Alabama’s clubs promote building bird houses for shelter.

The Red Bay Garden Club’s Project Birdhouse builds birdhouses for the Hoyt Keeton Walking Trail in Red Bay. The

Cultura Garden Club has provided birdhouses for Russellville’s City Lake Park. It’s imperative to create birdhouses to make up for the loss of habitat they face every day.

Many people enjoy birds in their own backyards.

Dianne Pace, an avid bird watcher and former member of Cultura, has presented many programs, pictures and paintings of various birds to clubs. Organizations including the Garden Club of Alabama and Northwest RC&D Council support the Alabama Birding Trails.

Birdwatchers can bring economic resources to remote communities by d ive r s i f y i n g

their economies and contributing to conservation in areas where birds live. In 2016, according to research, 45 million birders in the U.S. spent $41 billion on travel and equipment aimed at observing birds.

Alabama is known as a birding paradise with its forests, mountains, meadows, swamps and beaches. Several regions within the state offer professionally developed birding and walking trails, observation towers, visitor guides and maps. Just in North Alabama, some of these include Bankhead National Forest, DeSoto State Park, Joe Wheeler State Park, Hurricane Creek, Monte Sano State Park, Guntersville, Natchez Trace Parkway, the Rockpile near Wilson Dam, the TVA reservation and many more.

So whether you’re a seasoned birdwatcher or simply enjoy the delightful sounds of birdsong on a quiet morning, every day is an im-peck-able day for you to play a part in safeguarding these remarkable beings and the environments they inhabit.

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• Atwood Baptist Church, Vina • Belgreen Baptist Church, between Highway 24 and County Road 524 • Bethsaida Missionary Baptist Church, Highway 48, 10 miles east of Russellville • Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church, 305 Bethlehem Road, Russellville • Branches Church, 996 Villagewood Drive, Russellville, 256-331-3700 • Burnout Missionary Baptist Church, seven miles east of Red Bay on Highway 24 • Calvary Baptist Church, Lagrange Road, Russellville, 256-332-2804 • Cedar Creek Baptist Church, turn off of Highway 247 onto County Road 90, pastor Roger Martin; Sunday School at 10 a.m., Sunday worship at 11 a.m.

• College Avenue First Baptist Church, 521 College Ave., Russellville, 256-332-1724 • Cowboy Church of Franklin County, 25100 Highway 24 W., Russellville • Crestview Baptist Church, Highway 24 W., two miles from Highway 43 • Crooked Oak Missionary Baptist Church, Russellville • Divine Baptist Church, 15099 Highway 243, Russellville • Duncan Creek Baptist Church, 985 Duncan Creek Road, Russellville • First Baptist Church Phil Campbell, 3350 Broad St., 205-993-5873 • First Baptist Church Russellville, 213 N. Jackson Ave., 256-332-2065 • First Freewill Baptist Church, Highway 43, Russellville • First Baptist Church, Vina • Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, Highway 48, Russellville • Friendship Baptist Church, Pastor Micah Fleming, 10th Street NE, Red Bay, Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m. and 6 p.m., Wednesday 7 p.m.

• Frankfort Missionary Baptist Church, Frankfort Road, Russellville, 256-332-6720 • Grace Baptist Church, 601 Lawrence St., Russellville • Hodges Convention Baptist Church, Highway 172, Hodges • James Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, Old Highway 24 W. • Jonesboro Baptist Church, Waterloo Road, Russellville • Liberty Baptist Church, 261 NE County Road 53, Phil Campbell • Macedonia Baptist Church, Highway 724, Newburg • The Mission, 1437 Highway 43, Russellville • Mt. Hebron Baptist Church, County Road 26 • Mt. Nebo Missionary Baptist Church, Highway 48/Leighton Highway, 256-292-3554 • Mountain View Baptist Church, 2110 Highway 81, Phil Campbell, 205-9934610 • Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Old Belgreen Highway • New Jerusalem Baptist Church, Highway 24 W., Russellville, 256-332-0201 • New Friendship Baptist Church, Highway 187, south of Belgreen, pastor Ricky Phifer, 256-627-2801 • New Bethlehem Missionary Baptist, 256-332-6247 • New Pleasant Baptist Church, County Road 52, Spruce Pine

• North Russellville Baptist Church, 1401 Waterloo Ave., Russellville, 256-332-0115 • Oakwood Baptist Church, Spruce Pine, 256-332-9485 • One Accord Baptist Church, 5550 Highway 524 W., Russellville • Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, County Road 22, 256-3327020 • Pleasant Ridge Missionary Baptist Church #2, 1570 Highway 48, Russellville • Pilot Hill Missionary Baptist Church, 5 Highway 19, Vina • Red Bay Freewill Baptist Church, Highway 24 E., Red Bay, 256-356-9220 • Rockwood Baptist Church, County Road 36, Russellville • Siloam Baptist Church, Highway 60, Russellville, 256-331-9502 • South Side Baptist Church, Highway 43 S., Russellville, 256-332-4326, pastor Roger Kennedy • Tharptown Baptist Church, County Road 48, Russellville, 256-332-0063 • Waco Baptist Church, 31141 Highway 724, Russellville • West Highland Baptist Church, 814 W. Limestone St., Russellville. Sun. School 10 a.m., Sun. worship 11 a.m., Pastor Lloyd Griffus, 256-810-9398 • CATHOLIC • Good Shepherd Catholic Church, 1700 N. Jackson Ave., Russellville, 256-3324861 CHURCH OF CHRIST • Centerview Church of Christ, 3434 Highway 58, Russellville • Eastside Church of Christ, Highway 24 E., Red Bay • Eastside Church of Christ, 15820 Highway 243, Russellville • Gravel Hill Church of Christ, 1201 Nix Road, Phil Campbell, 205-993-4338 • Isbell Church of Christ, County Road 36, Russellville • North Highlands Church of Christ, corner of Jackson Avenue/Hemlock Street, Russellville, 256-332-3315 • Polk Street Church of Christ, Polk Street west of Washington Ave., Russellville, 256-332-5533 • Russellville Church of Christ, 15130 U.S. Highway 43, Russellville • Spruce Pine Church of Christ, 88 Scharnagel Road, Spruce Pine, 256-291-5694 • Tharptown Church of Christ, 5071 Highway 48, Russellville, 256-328-1232 • Washington Avenue Church of Christ, 311 S. Washington Ave., Russellville • CHURCH OF GOD • Cornerstone Church of God, 901 4th Ave. SW, Red Bay, pastor Rick Bradley, 205454-3333; Sunday School 9:45 a.m., worship 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m., Wednesday 6:30 p.m.

• Church of God of Prophecy, Highway 24 W., Russellville • Church of God, Seventh Day, Highway 5, Phil Campbell • Hope Central, 4327 Broad St., Phil Campbell, 256-8103087 • New Life Tabernacle Pentecostal Church of God, 714 Sockwell Ave., Russellville • Phil Campbell Church of God of Prophecy, Highway 5, Phil Campbell • Russellville Church of God, Highway 43, Russellville, 256-332-7176

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LEFT: Davis checks the books in the children’s room to look for referrals and to make sure everything is in the right place. CENTER: From left: Joshlyn Bowen, Sara Davis, Kerri Gandy, and in front, Peggy Harrison. RIGHT: Davis and her daughter, AdaLynn, enjoy library trips together.

when a patron checks out or has read a book she has read so they can talk about it.

BRANCHING OUT Davis explained she enjoys looking for new titles and other ideas to suggest in order to help the library grow and better serve its patrons.

One thing she says she’s excited about is an something she ran across on Pinterest that they’re trying.

“We flipped the two bottom shelves of the large

print section on their sides so the titles are turned up, and this way, patrons who aren’t physically able to get down there can more easily tell what those books are,” Davis said.

“We’re waiting to see if we get good feedback about this, and then we’ll try it in some of the other parts of the library.”

FINDING HER PLACE “It’s just so fun,” Davis said. “I love being able to interact with and help our patrons, and my top favorite of the job is prob-

ably my work family.” She explained she felt a closeness to the library staff even before she worked there, describing them as a “family away from home.”

She said one thing that has surprised her is how many people also check out audiobooks and DVDs, noting audiobook options include both physical media and digital options.

“It’s not just about books, it’s about locating information, finding entertainment and having a welcoming place to

gather, work and grow as a community.”

Davis she loves having a way to be involved in a meaningful way.

“I feel like I’m a part of the community, and I love getting to bring my little girl to all the library events and to check out books. She meets other kids, and I think it’ll help her to already know some of them when she starts school.”

Davis said she feels like the library is the “heart of the community,” providing not only help in find-

ing information, but also programs to inform and entertain, while being a safe and inviting space to help members of the community feel welcome.

COMMUNITY CONNECTION “Sara’s engagement with people, along with her passion for reading and learning, that’s what really made me gravitate toward her,” Bowen explained.

“She loves the community, and she feels a bigger part of the community by

Awards one “budding” Franklin County business. In following the American dream, nominee has laid the foundation for future growth.

This business is emerging with an entrepreneurial spirit, perseverance, and drive to succeed. Nominee must have been in business for at least one but

being here. Her outreach plays a big part, and that’s an impactful thing to be able to accomplish with a job. It does me good to see her embracing her role so enthusiastically and to be able to see the difference she’s making.”

Davis said the position provides her both personal and professional rewards.

“The library has something for everyone. It’s my ‘happy place.’ This is my home away from home, and I’m thrilled to be a part of it.”

Continued from page A1 no more than five years.

(New award for 2024) Distinguished Service Award - Awarded to one individual in each city. Nominee must be an individual who contributes and demonstrates an unselfish service in Franklin County.

Individual also enriches

the lives of others with integrity, impartiality, and generosity.

Franklin County’s Best Kept Secret Award - Awarded to one individual, business, or organization in Franklin County.

Nominee must be one who uniquely exhibits a rare quality that enhances

Franklin County, making it a better place to live, work and play.

Volunteer of the Year Award - Awarded to one Franklin County individual. Nominee must be one who through his/ her ongoing and selfless efforts, beyond his/her normal responsibility

of conducting business, Franklin County is today a better place.

Hall of Fame Award - Awarded to one Franklin County individual. Nominee must be one whose lifetime accomplishments are both outstanding and historically significant to Franklin

County.

Franklin County Development authority award categories include Industrial Support, Industry of the Year, Educator of the Year and Excellence in Industrial Growth. A longer version of this article will be posted online.

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Since Oct 3, 2009, Helen K Furniture has been serving customers from 13480 Highway 43 in Russellville - next to Spectrum and Chevron, across the street from Walmart and they have been in business for 42 years total.

Started jointly by Price and Daphine Copeland and Clifton and Helen Lane Sept 15,1980, the business’ original location was in downtown Russellville, where Redemption Outreach Church is now. After a year or two, the Copelands went their own direction, and the Lanes - with help from their son, the current owner, Patrick Lane - carried on with the business.

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With the help of a small staff, Helen K Furniture continues proudly serving the area, helping people choose useful and enjoyable furniture to decorate their homes and businesses. “We offer namebrand furniture at low prices,” explained Lane. “We strive to find updated trends in sofas, bedroom sets and dining tables while keeping in mind quality and affordable pricing.

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Helen K Furniture is open Monday through Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., with the exception of Wednesdays, when it closes at 5 p.m.

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January 10, 2024

Belgreen, Tharptown basketball.

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Phil Campbell, Vina basketball.

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MORE: Tharptown basketball.

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ABOVE: EJ King goes up for two of his 28 points during a Russellville win over West Point. BELOW: Jacey Moore is ready to score for Russellville.

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Russellville boys top West Point, girls defeat Belgreen in basketball action

By Brannon King For the FCT

The Russellville High School varsity basketball teams traveled to West Point and split area games versus the West Point Warriors.

Russellville’s boys improved to 2-0 in area play with a hard-fought 74-62 win over the Warriors on Jan. 5. The Golden Tigers started the contest with a

14-12 advantage after one quarter and held a 30-27 lead at the half. West Point was able to outscore RHS 20-18 in the third period before the Golden Tigers put together a strong finish, outscoring the Warriors 26-15 down the stretch.

EJ King led Russellville in scoring with 28 points, and Amir Williams was next with 16. Malachi Duncan scored 14, Gavin

Hyde had 9 and KJ Murray added three. Mike Young and Jah Williams scored two points apiece for RHS. “They’ve had a good year up to this point, and I knew they were going to play really well at home,” Russellville head coach Patrick Odom said of West Point. “It seemed like that if it could go wrong or a little adversity hit, it went wrong. I’m really proud of our guys, we just played

through it. It was more of a second half win, and we took control of the game.

We’re 2-0 in the area, and that’s what it’s about.”

The Russellville girls fell to 1-1 in the area and 7-9 on the season with a 64-48 loss at West Point.

The Lady Warriors were ahead 23-16 at the end of the first quarter, and WPHS led 46-29 at the half.

Ella Copeland was the top scorer for Russellville

with 18 points, and Laila Hill also scored in double figures with 12. Jacey Moore added six, Jemma Moore scored five and Avery Watts had three.

Sadie Odom and Alexia Groce had two points each for RHS. On Jan. 2, the Russellville girls won at home over the Belgreen Lady Bulldogs by a score of 56-52.

Ella Copeland led all

scorers with 22 points.

Desiree Medina added 14 points for RHS. Laila Hill had seven, Avery Watts and Jacey Moore scored five each and Jemma Moore added three points.

Green led Belgreen with 19 points. Lauderdale and Fisher also scored in double figures with 10 points apiece. Hovater added six, Scott scored four and Willingham had three.

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Belgreen basketball sweeps Tharptown

The Belgreen Bulldogs swept the Tharptown Wildcats last week.

Belgreen’s varsity boys won 53-35, and the varsity girls won 57-32.

In the varsity boys game, Braycen Johnson and Jonathan Mendoza

led the Bulldogs with 15 points and 13 points respectively.

Belg reen led Tharptown 13-9 at the end of the first quarter and extended the lead to 30-16 by halftime.

Tharptown battled back, outscoring Belgreen 12-2 in the third quarter to cut the Bulldogs lead to

32-28. Belgreen put the game away in the fourth quarter, outscoring the Wildcats 21-7 to close out the game.

Landon Cox followed Mendoza with seven points. Will King and Hunter Woodruff added six points each for Belgreen. Alex Guidry scored four points.

Malachi Minor led Tharptown with 13 points, followed by Dylan Valdez with eight points, Jackson Clement with seven points, Edwin Vela with five points and Conner Vincent with two points.

In varsity girls action, Belgreen put the game away early, taking a 23-2 first quarter lead and

leading 35-11 at halftime.

Dacota Green led Belgreen with 16 points, followed by Makenna Fisher with nine points, Lilliana Willingham with eight points, Carson Hovater with eight points, Morgan Lauderdale with seven points, Jacqueline Alban with four points, Bryn Scott with three

points and Kiera Smith with two points.

Tharptown eighth grader Angeleah Smith led all scorers with 20 points, followed by Carley Cason with six points, Aalivia Wilson with four points and Harleigh Borden with two points.

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Phil Campbell, Vina pick up area basketball wins

By Bart Moss For the FCT Phil Campbell fended out the Danville Hawks to pick up a critical area win 44-43 last week.

Phil Campbell jumped out to a 12-4 lead in the first quarter. Danville outscored the Bobcats 13-12 in the second quarter to cut Phil Campbell’s lead to 24-17 at halftime. The Hawks doubled up the Bobcats in the third quarter, outscoring Phil Campbell 16-8 to take a 33-32 lead into the final period of play. Phil Campbell got the win in the fourth quarter, outscoring Danville 12-10.

Macy Hardy led Phil Campbell with 13 points,

followed by Leela Baker with 10 points. Sidda Rogers added 9 points, Hannah Welborn seven points and IsaBell Ashley five points.

Phil Campbell 58, Haleyville 40 After a shaky start, Phil Campbell blew past the Haleyville Lions for a 58-40 win on Saturday.

Haleyville had the hot hand early in the game, taking a 12-5 first quarter lead. Phil Campbell, however, put the clamps down on defense and outscored the Lions 53-28 the rest of the way.

Macy Hardy and Leela Baker led Phil Campbell with 17 points and 16 points respectively.

Hannah Welborn added

nine points, Sidda Rogers seven points, Ayla Stowe five points and IsaBell Ashley four points.

Vina 58, Phillips 46 The Vina Red Devils picked up an area win last week, beating Phillips 58-46.

Vina led 35-16 at the halfway mark and 53-31 at the end of the third quarter.

Sara Harper led Vina with 16 points, followed

by Mikala Mitchell with 12 points and Lana Bell with 10 points.

Khylee Brooks finished with nine points, Brooklyn McEwen four points, Kara Harper three points, Kaley Attaway two points and Jaylen Shotts two points.

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MAINTENANCE LABORER NEEDED The Phil Campbell Housing Authority will be accepting applications for full time and/or part time positions in its maintenance department until January 31, 2024. The position to be filled is:

MAINTENANCE:

Scope of work-General and manual labor and general semi-skilled support of maintenance mechanic, grounds work, janitorial function; operate small tools, power mowers. Must be able to read/write work orders and work independently.

Background Requirements: general knowledge of plumbing and electrical, valid Alabama driver’s license with insurable background.

A physical and drug screening is required prior to final offer of employment. The Phil Campbell Housing Authority is an equal opportunity employer.

Interested and qualified applicants should apply at the Phil Campbell Housing Authority’s Central Office at 19 Stalcup Circle, Phil Campbell, AL 35581.

Equal Opportunity Employer Drivers Wanted Non-CDL Truck Driver The TimesDaily has a position available for a Non-CDL Truck Driver. The ideal candidate must have an excellent driving record and a clean MVR (motor vehicle report) as well as proof of personal auto insurance.

Candidate must pass a DOT physical, be able to lift up to 50 pounds, and be capable of driving up to 8 hours at a time. Must be able to work flexible schedules including days, nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.

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Pigs for Sale Call 256-2645207 Pets/Supplies/ Services AKC HAVANESE PUPPIES Call for more information $1800 256-476-0549 CHIHUAHUA PUPPIES, REGISTERED AND full blooded; females, $735, males, $630. Call Ralph 256-303-2406. We deliver!

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WANTED DEAD OR ALIVE! Junk batteries, $5 each. Ranger Battery Co. 426 Royal Avenue.

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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 HONDA: ACCORD, 2012 $12,950. LX One owner Four door. White… tan interior.

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Announcements Public Notice ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

FOOTBALL STADIUM IMPROVEMENTS FOR BELGREEN HIGH SCHOOL FOR FRANKLIN COUNTY SCHOOLS RUSSELLVILLE, ALABAMA

NE, Russellville, AL 35653; Phone: 256-332-1360, until 2:00 PM Central Time, Thursday, February 1, 2024, then opened and read aloud.

All General Contractors bidding this project shall be required to visit the site and examine all existing conditions prior to submitting their proposal. All Bidders shall have general liability and workman’s compensation insurance.

The project shall be bid excluding taxes. Bids must be submitted on proposal forms furnished by the Architect or copies thereof. No bid may be withdrawn after scheduled closing for receipt of bids for a period of ninety (90) days. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to waive technical errors if, in the Owners judgment, the best interests of the Owner will thereby be promoted.

A certified check or Bid Bond payable to Franklin County Schools in an amount not less than five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid, but in no event more than $10,000.00 must accompany the bidder’s sealed proposal. Performance and statutory labor and material payment bonds will be required at the signing of the Contract.

All bidders bidding in amounts exceeding that established by the State Licensing Board for General Contractors must be licensed under the provisions of Title 34, Chapter 8, Code of Alabama, 1975, and must show evidence of license before bidding or bid will not be received or considered by the Architect. All bidders shall show such evidence by clearly displaying current license number on the outside of sealed envelope in which the proposal is delivered.

Electronic images of the documents may be viewed on-line and printed by General Contractors, Sub Contractors and Suppliers by obtaining documents through the www.mckeeassoc.com web site, by contacting the Architect at mckeeplans@gmail.com for login information and password.

Please provide company name, address, phone #, fax #, email address and GC License #. This is the only web site endorsed by the Architect. The Architect is unable to monitor, confirm and maintain websites that are beyond his control. Addendums shall be posted on the above web site. The Architect retains ownership and copyrights of the documents. If bidders require printed sets the following shall apply: Submit to the Architect a deposit of $100.00 per set. The deposit shall be refunded less shipping charges for each set returned in reusable condition within ten days after bid opening.

All RFIs and RFAs regarding the bid documents shall be sent and addressed through emails found on the RFI and RFA forms in the project manual. NOTE: ONLY THE RFI AND RFA FORMS IN THE PROJECT MANUAL WILL BE ACCEPTED. The Architect will not accept inquiries via telephone or fax.

Completion Time: See Scope of Work in Project Manual.

Supervision: Contractor to ensure proper supervision for all work.

Owner: Mr. Greg Hamilton, Superintendent, Franklin Board of Education, 500 Coffee Avenue NE, Russellville, AL 35653; Phone: 256-332-1360.

Architect: McKee and Associates, Architecture and Interior Design, 631 South Hull Street, Montgomery, Alabama 36104, Phone: 334.834.9933 01/10/24, 01/17/24, 01/24/24 ADID 578761 IN THE JUVENILE COURT OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF: ARIANNA LILLIE WHITE CASE NO. JU-2022-000179.02 d.o.b.: November 14, 2022 NOTICE OF ACTION KEVIN SCOTT WHITE must answer the Complaint by February 14, 2024, or in 14 days thereafter, a judgment by default may be rendered against him in Case No.: JU-2022-000179.02, in the Juvenile Court of Franklin County, Alabama.

DONE this 8th day of January 2024.

Anita Scott, Clerk of the Circuit Court of Franklin County, Alabama Hon. Jeffrey L. Bowling Bedford, Rogers, Bowling & McReynolds, P.C. Attorneys-at-Law P.O. Box 669 Russellville, AL 35653 (256) 332-2880 jeffbrbpc@bellsouth.net Attorney for State of Alabama 01/10/24, 01/17/24, 01/24/24, 01/31/24 ADID 578888

Legal Notice

Legal Notice

In accordance with Chapter 1, Title 39, Code of Alabama 1975 as amended, notice is hereby given that Alabama Roofing & Sheet Metal Co Inc Contractor, has completed the contract for Partial Reroofing of Russellville Elementary School at 133 Chucky Mullins Memorial Dr. Russellville AL, for the (County) (City) of Franklin, Russellville.

Owner(s) 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 Lathan Associates Architects PC 300 Chase Park S Suite 200 Hoover AL 35244

Pursuant to federal regulations the Phil Campbell Housing Authority hereby gives notice that a public hearing will be conducted on Monday, March 25, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. at the Authority’s central office at 19 Stalcup Circle in Phil Campbell for the purpose of reviewing and discussing the Authority’s Annual and Five Year Plan to the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

The proposed plan will be available for review any time prior to the meeting at the Authority’s central office during the Authority’s normal business hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Alabama Roofing & Sheet Metal Co Inc.(Contractor) PO Box 454 Anniston, AL 36202

01/10/24, 01/17/24 ADID 578767

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LEGAL NOTICE Legal notice is hereby given that Joe Wheeler Electric Membership Corporation, organized and existing under and by virtue of Title 37, Chapter 6, Code of Alabama, 1975, has filed its Petition with the Alabama Department of Finance for consent to establish an agreement with Regions Bank to obtain a $5,000,000.00 Short Term Revolving Line of Credit. This line of credit will be an additional tool that will allow JWEMC to manage its day-to-day cash needs and liquidity through Regions Bank Treasury Management Package. This line of credit so approved shall remain in effect until such time as the need arises for changes to be made to the current terms or amounts of the line of credit with Regions Bank.

This Petition has been set down to be heard on the 26th day of January, 2024 at 11:00 o’clock a.m. at the office of the Chief Legal Counsel, Alabama Department of Finance, 600 Dexter Avenue, Room E-317, Alabama State Capital, Montgomery, Alabama. All persons in interest may appear and contest the Petition if they see fit to do so.

Done at Montgomery, Alabama, on this the 3rd day of January 2024.

STATE OF ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE By: Bill Poole, Finance Director 01/10/24 ADID 578763 Get results fast with the TNValleyStuff Classifieds.

MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NOTICE Default having been made in the terms of that certain mortgage executed on the 24th day of January, 2020, by Brian W. Higgins and Lindsey Higgins in favor of Valley State Bank, which said mortgage is recorded in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Franklin County, Alabama, in Mortgage Book 828, Page 296, and default continuing, and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, Valley State Bank will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash in front of the front doors of the Franklin County Courthouse, Russellville, Alabama during the legal hours of sale on the 7th day of February, 2024, the following described real estate situated in Franklin County, Alabama, to-wit: A tract or parcel of land being more fully described as follows, to wit: Commence at the SE corner of the N ½ of the SE ¼ of Section 27, Township 8 South, Range 14 West; thence go West along the South line of the said Quarter Section 1700 feet, more or less, to a point on the East line of County Highway No. 27; thence North along the East line of County Highway No. 27; thence North along the East line of County Highway No. 27, 366 feet, more or less, to a point, said point being the point of beginning; thence go East along the North line of the Jerry L. Lund property and extended line, 370 feet, more or less, to a point; thence North 180 feet, more or less, to a point; thence West parallel to the South line of said property 370 feet, more or less, to a point on the East line of Highway #27; thence South along the East line of Highway #27, 180 feet, more or less, back to the point of beginning. Lying and being situated in the N ½ of the SE ¼ of Section 27, Township 8 South, Range 14 West, Franklin County, Alabama.

labama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the Foreclosure process.

An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the Foreclosure process.

The aforementioned property will be sold subject to any existing Federal and State tax liens and prior mortgages, if any, and any and all existing ad valorem taxes. Said sale is made for the purpose of paying the mortgage debt and costs of foreclosure and will be conducted by BEDFORD, ROGERS, BOWLING & MCREYNOLDS, P.C., Attorneys, P. O. Box 669, Russellville, Alabama.

BEDFORD, ROGERS, BOWLING & MCREYNOLDS, P.C. ATTORNEYS-AT-LAW Attorneys for Valley State Bank THIS NOTICE IS TO RUN 3 WEEKS - January 3, 2023; January 10, 2023 and January 17, 2023 ADID 576607

with this project should immediately notify the above named Contractor, and Utility Engineering Consultants, 130 Southcrest Drive, Suite 100, Homewood, AL 35209.

01/10/24, 01/17/24, 01/24/24, 01/31/24 ADID 578781 PUBLIC NOTICE ESTATE OF JERRY GRAVITTE, DECEASED Case# 24-0005 PROBATE COURT OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, ALABAMA Letters Testamentary of said deceased having been granted to TONYA LEIGH HAWKINS, as Execrutrix of the Last Will & Testament, of JERRY GRAVITTE, deceased, on the 5th day of January, 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.

01/10/24, 01/17/24, 01/24/24 ADID 578784 PUBLIC NOTICE

Notice Of Completion Notice is hereby given that Robinson & Sons Construction Services, Inc., 80 Fifth Ave, Haleyville, AL 35565, has completed the Radford “Joe” Murray Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrades Project, Contract “1” New Sludge Pump Installation and Structure Modifications, CWSRF Project No. CS01087602 for the Russellville Water and Sewer Board. All persons having any claim for labor, materials, or otherwise in connection with this project should immedi-

ESTATE OF JOHN BUEN MILLS, DECEASED Case# 24-0003 PROBATE COURT OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, ALABAMA Letters Testamentary of said deceased having been granted to GLENDA MAE ERGLE and HEATHER ALDRIDGE, as CoPersonal Representatives of the Last Will & Testament, of JOHN BUEN MILLS, deceased, on the 2nd day of January, 2024, by Honorable Barry Moore, Judge of Probate Court of Franklin County Alabama. Notice is

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GENERAL NOTICE ANNOUNCEMENT CITY OF RUSSELLVILLE PATROL OFFICER – POLICE DEPARTMENT DEFINITION OF JOB: Patrols a designated sector of the city of Russellville and responds to complaints. Serves warrants and subpoenas and testifies in court. Provides traffic control assistance. Performs dispatching duties. Performs other police related duties as required.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of: the city buildings and street system of Russellville; city, state and federal laws; court procedures; department rules, regulations and procedures; maintenance and use of weapons; radio codes, surveillance equipment and legal procedures involved with illegal drug cases.

Ability to: operate a motor vehicle; read; safely fire a weapon; communicate on telephone and radio; generate written documents such as reports and tickets; bend, crouch; stretch; stretch; walk; run; respond to emergency situations on short notice when off-duty; and do the essential functions of the job as directed in this description.

Willingness to: work overtime, irregular hours, weekends and holidays; travel and attend seminars and workshops.

QUALIFICATIONS and SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Possession of a high school diploma or GED Minimum of 21 years of age Must meet or exceed the minimum requirements established by the State of Alabama Peace Officers Standards and Training Commission Possession of a valid Alabama Drivers License Possess the ability to obtain an Alabama Police Academy diploma or its equivalent THE CITY OF RUSSELLVILLE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL RECEIVE CONSIDERATION WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, RELIGION, COLOR, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, POLITICAL AFFILIATION, DISABILITY, OR ANY OTHER NON-MERIT FACTOR. THE CITY OF RUSSELLVILLE ENCOURAGES APPLICATIONS FOR POSITIONS IN ALL PROTECTIVE SERVICE DEPARTMENTS FROM WOMEN IN AN ATTEMPT TO INCREASE THEIR REPRESENTATION IS PROTECTIVE SERVICE DEPARTMENTS. Pay Range is from $44,859.36 – 69,210.96.

Applications and copies of the Job Descriptions may be obtained at the Russellville City Hall, Office of the Mayor, 304 North Jackson Avenue. Applications submitted to the Russellville Civil Service Board less than one year ago remain active. Those individuals need not reapply in order to receive consideration for this appointment. Applications must be returned no later than January 26, 2023 by U.S. Mail to:

The Russellville Civil Service Board P. O. Box 308 Russellville, AL 35653 The appointees will be required to successfully complete a physical examination including drug and alcohol screening prior to employment.

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The sealed proposal as described above shall be received

by Mr. Greg Hamilton, Superintendent at the Franklin Board of Education, 500 Coffee Avenue

FL16778

MCKEE PROJECT NO. 23-265

B6 • Franklin County Times • www.franklincountytimes.com 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.

01/10/24, 01/17/24, 01/24/24 ADID 578737 CLASSIFIEDS GETS RESULTS!

PUBLIC NOTICE

ESTATE OF LEVONA JEAN WELLS, DECEASED Case# 24-0001 PROBATE COURT OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, ALABAMA Letters Testamentary of said deceased having been granted to TERRI WELLS LONG, as Executrix of the Last Will & Testament, of LEVONA JEAN WELLS, deceased, on the 2nd day of January, 2024, by Honorable Barry Moore, Judge of Probate Court of Franklin County Alabama. Notice is

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.

01/10/24, 01/17/24, 01/24/24 ADID 578736 PUBLIC NOTICE ESTATE OF RAMON ORTEGA, DECEASED Case# 23-0129 PROBATE COURT OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, ALABAMA Letters of Administration of said deceased having been granted to RAYMOND STEVEN ORTEGA AND EDWARD ROGER ORTEGA, as Co-Personal Representatives, of the Estate of RAMON ORTEGA, deceased, on the 19th day of December, 2023, by Honorable Barry Moore, Judge of Probate Court of Franklin County, Alabama.

Notice is hereby given that all

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.

12/27/23, 01/03/24, 01/10/24 ADID 576508

January 10, 2024

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.

12/27/23, 01/03/24, 01/10/24 ADID 576344

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ESTATE OF RODNEY B. HAMPTON, DECEASED Case# 23-0128 PROBATE COURT OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, ALABAMA Letters Testamentary of said deceased having been granted to SUSAN MITCHELL, as Executor of the Last Will & Testament, of RODNEY B. MITCHELL, deceased, on the 19th day of December, 2023, by Honorable Barry Moore, Judge of Probate Court of Franklin County Ala-

ESTATE OF WILLIAM EUGENE SEAY, DECEASED Case# 23-0130 PROBATE COURT OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, ALABAMA Letters Testamentary of said deceased having been granted to LAURA LYNN BUTLER , as Executor of the Last Will & Testament, of WILLIAM EUGENE SEAY, deceased, on the 21st day of December, 2023, by Honorable Barry Moore, Judge of Probate Court of Franklin

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.

01/03/24, 01/10/24, 01/17/24 ADID 577289 STATE OF ALABAMA COUNTY OF FRANKLIN NOTICE is hereby given that a bill substantially as follows will be introduced in the 2024 Regular Session of the Legislature of Alabama and application for its passage and enactment will be made: R4LCYY-1 12/05/2023 THR (L)THR 2023-2444 DRAFT DOCUMENT: NOT OFFICIAL LEGISLATION A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT Relating to Franklin County; to provide for the annual expense

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Relating to Franklin County; to provide for the annual expense allowance and salary and other benefits for the coroner; and to further authorize the Franklin County Commission to appropriate and expend funds for the operation of the office of the coroner.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA: Section 1. (a) The Coroner of Franklin County shall receive an expense allowance in the amount of nine thousand seven hundred dollars ($9,700) per annum, which shall be in addition to all other expense allowances, compensation, or salary provided by law. The expense allowance shall be paid in equal monthly installments from the general fund of the county. (b) Effective beginning the next term of office, the expense allowance provided for in subsection (a) shall be void, and the Coroner of Franklin County shall receive an annual salary of ten thousand dollars ($10,000) to be paid in equal monthly installments from the general fund of the county. The salary in this subsection shall be the total compensation paid to the coroner, subject to the adjustments provided in subsection (c). (c) In addition to the salary provided in subsection (b), the salary of the coroner shall be increased by any uniform increases in compensation granted equally to all county employees by the Franklin County Commission. In addition, the coroner may participate in the county health insurance plan and any retirement plan provided to county employees under the same terms as county employees. (d) The Franklin County Commission may appropriate and expend county funds for the coroner’s salary, benefits, and expenses necessary for the operation of the office of the coroner. The commission may provide the coroner with expenses for the operation of a motor vehicle or may furnish the coroner with the use of a county vehicle. (e) The Franklin County Commission may authorize the coroner to appoint one or more deputy coroners to perform the duties of the coroner in the absence of the coroner and provide for the compensation of any deputy coroner appointed.

Section 2. Act 1185, 1969 Regular Session (Acts 1969, p.

2213), as amended by Act 90461, 1990 Regular Session (Acts 1990, p. 653); Act 491, 1971 Regular Session (Acts 1971, p.1205); and Act 446, 1973 Regular Session (Acts 1973, p. 636) are repealed.

Section 3. This act shall become effective on June 1, 2024.

12/20/23, 12/27/23, 01/03/24, 01/10/24 ADID 575866

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Don’t forget to visit TNValleyWheels.com STATE OF ALABAMA PROBATE COURT MORGAN COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ADOPTION OF DEXTER ALLEN RAY MCILLWAIN, MINOR, BY JAMES ALLEN CLEM AND LOLA CHRISTINE CLEM NOTICE TO: CORY RAY MCILLWAIN, WHEREABOUTS UNKNOWN CORY MCILLWAIN, 58 UNDERWOOD CIRCLE, PHIL CAMPBELL, AL 35581 UNKNOWN FATHERS, WHEREABOUTS UNKNOWN

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You will take notice that JAMES ALLEN CLEM AND LOLA CHRISTINE CLEM, filed their petition on November 20, 2023, to adopt DEXTER ALLEN RAY MCILLWAIN, a minor, alleging that the said alleged father, Cory Ray McIllwain, and unknown fathers, whereabouts unknown have abandoned said minor. Please be advised that if you intend to contest this adoption, you must file a written response within thirty (30) days of the date of the last publication date herein with the attorney for the Petitioner, whose name and address is shown below and with the Clerk of said Probate Court.

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Done this the 3rd day of January 2024.

Judge of Probate Attorney for Petitioners: Hon. Sharon H. Barrett 328 1st Avenue SE Cullman, AL 35055 256-734-4721 Judge of Probate Hon. Greg Cain Office of the Judge of Probate Morgan County Courthouse Decatur, Alabama 35602

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B7• Franklin County Times • www.franklincountytimes.com

January 10, 2024

Tharptown, Mars Hill basketball teams compete

LEFT: Malachi Minor gets a three-point shot. RIGHT: Dawson Higgins drives baseline looking for two points. BELOW: Two Panthers looking to pass stop Edwin Vela.

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Progress 2024 will turn the spotlight on perhaps the most influential segment of our society – heroes who rarely receive the honor and gratitude they deserve: our veterans and service members.

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This edition will also feature pieces on the local American Legion and VFW as well as the Russellville High School JROTC. This edition will salute those men and women in uniform who have made not only Franklin County, but our country, what it is today.

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January 10, 2024

Tharptown, Hatton basketball teams compete

PHOTOS BY HARLEIGH BORDEN TOP LEFT: Dylan Valez attempts a jumper. TOP RIGHT: Jackson Clement contests a short corner shot. BOTTOM LEFT: Edwin Vela plays defense. BOTTOM RIGHT: Malachi Minor plays defense.

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