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CONTRIBUTED The GFWC Book Lovers Study Club is planning this year’s Cancer Walk to Wellness, in memory of Maudie and Roger Bedford, for March 16 at Russellville High School. More details will be announced next month.
Plans underway to raise funds for cancer research in memory of Maudie and Roger Bedford
By Susie Hovater Malone For the FCT
Plans are underway to raise money for cancer research in memory of Maudie and Roger Bedford. The GFWC Booklovers Study Club discussed the event, a cancer “walk to wellness,” which will take place March 16 at Russellville High School. The club’s health and wellness committee, consisting of Michelle Sibley, Ginger Saylor and Nancy Foster, reported on the plans for the Cancer Walk to Wellness. T- shirt sponsorships are $150, and participant donations are $20. Proceeds will benefit various forms of cancer research. More information will be provided at the February meeting. The fundraising committee, consisting of Joshlyn Bowen, Cindy Bailey and Sheila Upchurch, are working on the club’s fundraiser and will give their report in February. Ak Akins k Funera ral a Home Our family has been serving Franklin County since 1949.
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R u s s e l l v i l l e Elementary School has been named a U.S. News best elementary school by U.S. News & World Report. The rankings include more than 79,000 public elementary 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. RES was also ranked number 204 in Alabama out of 1,142 schools. “This recognition does not come as a surprise to me, but it is confirmation that what we are doing is remarkable,” explained RES principal Tiffany Warhurst. “This is such a testament to the hard work and dedication that our teachers and students put forth each and every day. We will continue to remain committed to providing a nurturing environment that fosters academic excellence while also focusing on character development. I am extremely proud of our faculty, staff and students.” The methodology focuses on state assess-
ments of students who were proficient or above proficient in mathematics and reading and 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 Schools rankings are based on publicly available data from the U.S. Department of Education. For district-level rankings, at least two of the top performing schools must rank in the top 75% of the overall elementary rankings to qualify for
district-level recognition. “The 2024 Best Elementary Schools 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,” explained 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 RES compares to other institutions and how the
rankings are calculated on USNews.com. “This is such an amazing accomplishment for our school system and our community,” said RCS superintendent Dr. Heath Grimes. “I am so proud of the teachers and leaders at RES. They have to be the hardest working teachers in the country. We already know they are hardworking and really amazing and effective. I know this because I see it, and I know this because we are very grounded in the data in RCS.” “We know this because of the third grade pass rate and our students’ proficiency scores compared to the state, even with a challenging language barrier for approximately fifty percent of RES students,” Grimes continued. “This recognition, however, is important because it is from a reputable source, and it lets the community know what I already know. It gives the teachers the affirmation that they deserve. And it feels really good for our administrators and teachers to see that they are making a difference and rank so well in our state and country.”
Belgreen High School scored 86 (B) for its Franklin County Schools 2023 district report card score, an increase of six points over the previous year. “We are super excited about our score this year,” BHS principal, Megean Berryman said. “Our teachers and our student body are working extremely hard, and it shows! Our score is the highest it has ever been, and it was the highest in the county.” Berryman reported 100 percent academic growth for the school. “That is something for all of us to be proud of,” she added. “I would like to thank Superintendent Greg Hamilton for all of his support and encouragement, because without that, this wouldn’t be possible!”
RHS earns College Board AP® Computer Science Female Diversity Award By Staff Reports
RussellvilleHighSchool has earned the College Board AP® Computer Science Female Diversity Award for achieving high female representation (more than fifty percent) in AP Computer Science Principles. Schools honored with the award have expanded girls’ access in AP computer science courses. “Computer science is the source code of our
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RCS recognized as finalist for national award By Staff Reports
school’s custodians who had been checking on the school every morning, contacted him. “We think the sprinkler system above the concession stand busted and flooded the concession stand first,” Moss explained. “It then seeped under the door and progressively flooded the
Russellville City Schools has once again been recognized nationally for the work being done in its school system to make sure each student is receiving a quality education, regardless of background, economic status or language barriers. In December 2023, RCS Superintendent Dr. Heath Grimes attended the District Administration Leadership Institute Superintendent Summit in Naples, Fla., where RCS was recognized as
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CONTRIBUTED LEFT: ServePro will handle the cleanup. RIGHT: Following the school’s sprinkler system bursting, the school’s downstairs floods.
Phil Campbell High School sustains water damage By María Camp maria.camp@ franklincountytimes.com In the midst of several days of an ice-covered Franklin County, Phil Campbell High School has been affected by water damage. The Phil Campbell Police Department reported in a Facebook post Thursday the school
sprinkler system had “busted and flooded the entire downstairs portion of the school.” Alarms could not immediately be turned off because of damage to the system. ServePro will handle the cleanup. “By the time I got there, it was 45 minutes or an hour after,” explained PC police department’s Officer Brian Vickery.
“At that point, there was no real emergency as far as a police matter was concerned. We had some vehicles that were off the road, and I had been out working on that at the time.” PCHS principal Bart Moss said he was notified there was a “flooding situation” around 11 a.m. on Jan. 18 when Eddie Marbutt, one of the
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RHS AWARD economy and much of the career landscape,” said Trevor Packer, Head of the AP Program. “In the six years since we began the AP Computer Science Female Diversity Award, it’s been heartening to see schools like Russellville High School welcome so many more young women into this vital field.” Providing female students with access to computer science courses is critical to ensuring gender
parity in the industry’s high-paying jobs and to driving innovation, creativity, and representation. That’s why College Board research about AP CSP is so encouraging. According to the data, female students who take AP CSP in high school are more than five times as likely to major in computer science in college, compared to female students of similar background and
Continued from page A1 academic preparation who did not take CSP. The study also finds AP CSP students are nearly twice as likely to enroll in AP CSA, and that for most students, AP CSP serves as a stepping stone to other advanced AP STEM coursework. These findings highlight the importance of schools nationwide achieving gender parity in AP computer science classrooms. Overall, female students remain
underrepresented in high school computer science classes, accounting for 34 percent of AP Computer Science Principles participants and 26 percent of AP Computer Science A participants. Currently, 57.5 percent of the nation’s high schools teach foundational computer science. RHS is among the 1,127 schools receiving this year’s AP Computer Science Female Diversity Award.
CONTRIBUTED RHS earns College Board AP® Computer Science Female Diversity Award.
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one of three finalists in the nation for the District Administration Districts of Distinction Equity and Inclusion Award. This awards program aims to recognize and celebrate innovative initiatives that have delivered measurable results, revolutionizing education within school districts. RCS was recognized as a finalist in the equity and inclusion category because of the work being done with the Latino population at RCS, which represents 54 percent of the total student body. This especially includes the district’s English Language Learner popu-
lation, which represents about 31 percent of the district overall. “In 2017, we launched an informal initiative to change the way we teach and serve this population of students,” Grimes said. “I issued the challenge first to embrace our students and to learn, accept and celebrate them. We then began learning how to support our students and our teachers. We increased our human resources devoted to supporting our EL population, increased the diversity in hiring and improved the professional development opportunities. In the beginning, much of that
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FILE PHOTO Russellville City Schools receives recognition as finalist for national award. professional development was centered around first learning the culture of
the students.” Grimes said those early initiatives have led
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ing,” he added. “It was enough water that it picked up a refrigerator and moved it.” Moss cited the “immediate concern” being the gym floor. “We hope the water didn’t get underneath the floor too much, but it appears it may have. That could lead to serious damage to the floor and possibly affect the remainder of
to improvement in overall testing scores, official data and the culture around campus. “We now celebrate our diversity and all of our success. The loving and supportive culture in our community is quite amazing,” he added. “The support of our students and teachers has allowed us to show gains in our academic data and standings. We’ve also had an impact on state funding and accountability due to our advocacy on behalf of our students and teachers.” The system’s standing has continued to improve over time. “We were recently recognized in both the
Hechinger Report and Education Week as well as several statewide articles,” Grimes continued. “Russellville High School and Russellville City Schools both obtained their first ‘A’ letter grade from the Alabama State Department in the Letter Grade Accountability Law in 2021 and 2022 respectively. We also immediately began our first boys and girls soccer teams, which have been tremendously successful in the state and very popular in our community.” RCS’ most recent district score for the ALSDE State Report Card, announced in December 2023, is 90 (A).
Continued from page A1 our home games. We just don’t know yet. We appreciate ServePro making an emergency call. The guys had to navigate their way from Jasper, and I know it wasn’t easy.” Franklin County Schools superintendent Greg Hamilton said repairs will begin today. “Fortunately, the alarm notified us, and we were able to shut the main water-
line off quickly at PCHS,” Hamilton explained, “or it could have been much worse. “School officials, as well as community members, worked expeditiously to get the surface water up. It appears to be sprinkler system related. There is extensive damage. Serv Pro was on site yesterday to make an assessment, and emergency repairs will begin today.”
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Nellie Jean Strickland Jan. 21, 2024 Nellie Jean Strickland, 89, of Red Bay, Ala., passed away Jan. 21 at Southern Magnolia Nursing Home in Iuka, Miss. Visitation will be Jan. 28 from 1-3 p.m. at Akins Funeral Home in Russellville, Ala. The funeral service will be at 3 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Jarrett Vandiver officiating. Burial will be Jan. 29 at 11 a.m. in the Cedar Creek White Oak Cemetery located on Highway 90 in Red Bay, Ala. She is preceded in death by her husband, Newell Strickland; parents, Hillwright and Iona Kuykendall; brothers, Ray Kuykendall and Woodie Kuykendall. Sheissurvivedbyherson, David Strickland; daughter,
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Anita Strickland Vandiver (Greg); grandchildren, Amanda (Billy) Hawkins, Ashley (Mark) Thompson, Courtney Strickland, Chase Strickland, Jessica Strickland, Jarrett (Mattie) Vandiver, Mikayla Vandiver (fiancé, C.J. Roberts); several great-grandchildren and a host of friends and relatives. PallbearerswillbeJarrett Vandiver, Chase Strickland, Courtney Strickland, Billy Hawkins, Dakota Oxendine, Tristan Scoggins and Mark Thompson. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Cedar Creek White Oak Cemetery Fund. Akins Funeral Home is assisting the family.
Mildred “Millie” Green Sanderson, 86, of Russellville, passed away Jan. 18 at Terrace Manor
Nursing and Rehab. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Earl Milton Green; daughter, Cindy Quinn; grandson, Joshua Earl Green; parents, Horace and Ruby Fuller; brother, Roy Fuller (Kat); sisters, Betty Fuller and Judy Willis (Jerry). She leaves to cherish her memories, her husband of 32 years, Jerry Sanderson; son, Dale Green (Donna), stepson, Tyler Sanderson (Beth); stepdaughter, Nan Hall (Sam); grandchildren, Shae Mansell (Joe), Milton Green (Cortney), Christy Mayfield (Sean); greatgrandchildren, Conner Mansell, Caleb Mansell (Jennifer), Sarah Mansell, Emitt Green, Elliott Green, Emmy Green, Christlin Hester, Katelin Hester, Kolton Hester, Andie Hall, Susie Hall, Julia Norrod; great-great-granddaughter, Ava Mansell; brother, Jack Fuller (Donna); and several nieces and nephews.
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Calendar Of Events FCSO v. RPD Basketball
Jan. 27 Officers from the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office will take on officers from the Russellville Police Department in a basketball game Jan. 27. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., and tip off will be at 7:30 p.m. The game is set for the Bishop Center, 201 Ash Ave., and admission is free.
Luther Tiggs Night
Jan. 30 Luther Tiggs night, originally scheduled for Jan. 22 and rescheduled because of weather, will be held Jan. 30 in the Russellville Middle School gym during halftime of the varsity boys game vs. West Point. The community is invited to attend this event honoring RHS alumni Luther Tiggs and his basketball career as a player and coach. In honor of Tiggs’ part in helping the Golden Tigers win the state basketball championship in 1982, the spirit theme is “The 80s.”
Russellville Middle School STEM Expo
Feb. 15 Russellville Middle will have its second annual STEM Expo Feb. 15 in the gym. The expo will feature math, science, engineering and history projects by students. Members of the public can vote for the “Community Favorite” project by donating a can of food to the RMS Can Drive.
BTCPA’s “Fox on the Fairway”
Feb. 15-18 The Bay Tree Council for the Performing Arts in Red Bay will stage its second production of the season, “Fox on the Fairway,” Feb. 15-18, with dinner available before the play for all performances, at the Weatherford Centre. For information about bringing a group, contact Beth Hammock at 256-6680045.
Partnership Banquet
March 7 The Franklin County Chamber of Commerce & Franklin County Development Authority partner each year to honor our local businesses, industries, and individuals that make Franklin County great. Nominations are open to the public for various award categories. Awards will be presented at the Franklin County Partnership Awards Banquet. This year’s banquet will be March 7 at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are required for attendance. Attendees will enjoy a lovely meal with entertainment from the Northwest Shoals Community College Jazz Band as award recipients are honored.
Franklin County Cattlemen Banquet
March 9 Originally scheduled for Jan. 20, because of supply chain issues the Franklin County Cattlemen’s
Association annual banquet has been rescheduled to March 9. Association members will come together for a meal, updates on the cattle industry, reports from officers and awards presentation. For more information on becoming a member or attending the banquet, visit the group’s Facebook page.
Rockin’ at the Roxy
March 16 Dixie Mafia will take the stage for Rockin’ at the Roxy March 16 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15 or free for children 5 and younger. Tickets can be purchased online; see the post on the Roxy’s Facebook page for the link.
RHS’ “The Wizard of Oz”
March The Russellville High School Musical Theatre Program will present “The Wizard of Oz” in March at the RCS Auditorium. More details will be available soon.
RECURRING Al-Anon
Al-Anon meets every Thursday at 6 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in downtown Russellville across from the Roxy Theatre.
American Legion
American Legion Post 64 regularly meets the second Thursday of every month at the North Highlands Church of Christ fellowship hall, with the meal at 6:30 p.m.
Visitation will be from 1-2 p.m. on Jan. 23 at Spry Memorial Chapel. The funeral will follow at 2 p.m. in the chapel, with Bro. Roger Akers speaking. Burial will be at CrestviewGreen Cemetery. The pall bearers will be Milton Green, Emitt Green, Elliott Green, Joe Mansell, Conner Mansell and Caleb Mansell. The family would like to extend a heartfelt thanks to Dr. Kuberg and his staff, as well as the staff of Terrace Manor Rehab. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the charity of your choice. Betty Jo Ann “Jody” Suddith Jan. 17, 2024 Betty Jo Ann “Jody” Suddith, 67, of Phil Campbell, passed away Jan. 17. Visitation was held Jan. 22 at Spry Memorial Chapel with a memorial service directly following. Cordy Frank “Frankie” Bates Jan. 15, 2024 Cordy Frank “Frankie” Bates, 56, of Adamsville, Tenn. (formerly of Tuscumbia, Ala.), passed away Jan. 15. Visitation was held Jan. 24, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., at Spry Memorial Chapel, with the service directly following. Burial was in Shaw Cemetery. • Dillon K. Oswalt to Lacey Oswalt, quit claim • Teresea
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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.
Grief Support Group
A grief support group will meet the third Tuesday of each month from 9-10 a.m. at the Russellville Public Library, hosted by Amedisys Hospice. The group is free and is open to the public. Contact Amy at 256-760-7877 with any questions.
Grief Support: “Getting Well Together”
“Getting Well Together,” a grief support group, will meet each month on the third Thursday of the month at 10 a.m. at Calvary Baptist Church in Russellville. This is a free support group for anyone who would like to attend. This event is provided by Kindred Hospice of Florence. For more information call 256-764-0873.
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he greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members.” — Coretta Scott King American civil-rights activist and wife of Martin Luther King, Jr. After his assassination, she founded the King Center and continued to be active in advocating for social justice.
A cattleman’s perspective
He Says Caleb Beason Guest Columnist
“Snow and cold temperatures are coming!” This forecast instantly fuels most people’s thoughts to the excitement of getting out of school, sledding down your favorite hill with friends and family or maybe your whole household piling in the living room for warm food and movies. However, the thoughts of a livestock producer instantly go to fretting over the unknown and promptly begin preparation for what is to come. Some of these duties consist of ensuring the animals have enough hay/feed, keeping water supplies flowing, whether piped water or ponds and following protocols to keep tractors and equipment running reliably. Since this first forecast and depending on the area you live, some have seen snow or sleet, and some areas have experienced both, but we’ve all experienced very frigid temperatures. No matter the weather conditions, farmers and ranchers are dedicated to prioritizing the welfare and health of all animals in their care. For cattlemen specifically, providing some type of energy supplement to the herds is top
of mind to maintain a cow’s Body Condition Score (BCS) of five or better. This means cows have adequate fat reserves to provide some insulation and to be used as an energy reserve. Some of these energy supplements include cubes, cottonseed, distillers, grains and energy tubs. Even though those of us in the livestock industry choose to do what we do, and animal stewardship ranks at the top of necessities, it’s very easy to slip into the pitfalls of being overwhelmed by the many responsibilities. I won’t lie, there are days on the farm or ranch that are dreadful, but the important lesson is, positivity makes each day tolerable. I cling to the Bible verse Galatians 6:9: “Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” Everything in life is about perspective. As we count our blessings, consider the challenges faced by farmers and ranchers, truck drivers, electrical workers and many others who brave all types of weather conditions to meet our needs. My thoughts and prayers are with every livestock producer struggling to combat “Old Man Winter.” Hang in there! It will warm up soon, and the joys of spring will be appreciated. Caleb Beason, a teacher at Phil Campbell High School, owns and runs Star B Cattle in Russellville.
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Try something new in Franklin County We Say Editorial Staff
Many of us probably experienced a little cabin fever last week as ice, snow and freezing temperatures halted business as usual and forced us to remain in our homes. That being the case, now might be the perfect time for this message: It’s time to try something new in Franklin County. With the onset of a new year often comes the commitment to new things. For many folks, these come in the form of “New Year’s Resolutions.” Even for people who eschew the concept of resolutions – for whatever reason – the start of a new year still presents itself as an auspicious time to make plans, set goals and find ways to add a little extra spice to life. Maybe you’re trying a new workout routine. Maybe you’ve opened a new savings account or set a new career goal. Whether or not you’re making these kinds of changes in your life, we want you to make this the year you try something new right here in our county. Franklin County has so much to offer, and
FILE PHOTO The Kinfolk Trio (Michael and Sera Rice and Kassidy McCorkle) sing “The Chain” by Fleetwood Mac as part of the 2023 Great Pretenders show at the Roxy. none of us can say we’ve embraced every bit of it. There’s always something new to try. There are new restaurants to dine at, new programs to sign up for, new shops to patronize, new people to meet. Additionally, what about those places or opportunities that aren’t new in the county but are nevertheless new to you? Have you ever hiked through Dismals Canyon? Gone to a Rockin’ at the Roxy show? Cheered on a high school volleyball team? Played pickle ball at the Red Bay Rec Center? Maybe you’ve never seen a production by the Bay Tree Council or by the RHS Fine Arts stu-
dents. Maybe you’ve never watched a Marching Hundred halftime show. Maybe, even though you’ve lived here your whole life, you’ve never competed in a contest at the Franklin County Watermelon Festival. When you live and work in a smaller, mostly rural county like ours, it’s easy to sometimes feel like you’ve done and seen it all – but we’d challenge you to set that notion aside and seek out those new opportunities you’ve never pursued before. Visit the Red Bay Farmers Market or the Northwest-Shoals Library. Watch the fireworks at Sloss Lake or in Vina this July. Dance in
the street at Spruce Pine Day. Schedule a hunting weekend at a local lodge. Sign your children up for Russellville Public Library’s summer reading program. Develop your own fried pie recipe to enter at the Red Bay Founders Day contest. Join your volunteer fire department. Become a foster parent. Help with animal rescue. Become a familiar face at your city council or school board meetings. If you need some more ideas, hit us up for suggestions. We’re all about promoting all the great things about Franklin County, and there is always something new to enjoy.
Linemen work tough jobs She Says
Susie Hovater Malone Lifestyles Columnist
The GFWC Book Lovers Study Club continued celebrating everyday heroes by recognizing local power linemen. Craig Grissom, manager of the Russellville Electric Department/ Warehouse, presented an informative meeting on the lineman’s duties. An electric lineman’s job is tough work. It is recognized as part of the top 10 most dangerous jobs in the United States, with more than 19 workers in every 100,000 killed on the job every year. Becoming an electrical lineman requires technical instruction, as well as on-the-job training, with a
starting point of earning a high school diploma or equivalent. Most employers require a basic knowledge of algebra and trigonometry. Community colleges, trade schools and technical schools provide technical instruction. Lineman responsibilities include installing, maintaining, repairing and replacing electrical power lines and stringing power lines between poles. They also inspect and test other equipment, including conductors, voltage regulators and switches. The job requires climbing poles and transmission towers and using truck-mounted buckets. Members expressed their appreciation through a signed card for all the work the linemen do for our community. On behalf of the club, program chairman Debra Spillers gave a gift certificate to Grissom for presenting the program.
PHOTO BY METRO CREATIVE SERVICES Members of the GFWC Book Lovers Study Club learn about what it takes to work a lineman’s job during their monthly meeting. The January meeting took place at Russellville Methodist Church’s ministry center. Sheila Upchurch served as hostess. Michelle Sibley reported the club’s health and wellness committee donated another $300 to Dr. Maynard for one of his patients with special needs. Sibley, chairman of the club’s environment community service committee, encouraged mem-
bers to clean up the trash in their streets and in the greater community in support of the club’s antilitter project. The club mentioned plans for its March 16 Cancer Walk. More details are available on page A1. Gayle McAlister was appointed chairman of the nominating committee for 2024-2026 club officers. The meeting adjourned with the reading of the club’s Collect.
Jack Frost overstays welcome in Franklin County
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María Camp Managing Editor “And since we’ve nowhere to go, let it snow, let it snow, let it snow!” -While I’m a fan of the song and the general sentiment, I have a couple of issues regarding our recent week plus of extreme winter weather.
Ah, a sea of white everywhere you look! - It does lend a certain serenity and sense of calm, at least, at first. A lot of folks have taken advantage of the presence of the ubiquitous slippery substance to practice long out of use sledding skills or introduce younger friends and family to the activity, and that’s certainly a benefit to the situation; however, it has also proven to be challenging, and those that have chosen or had to get out know only all-toowell how dangerous it can be. Though pretty, and cer-
tainly rare in Franklin County, we didn’t even get any actual snow, only freezing rain and sleet – ice. Lots and lots of ice. So much in fact that one might wonder whether Jack Frost has been benefiting from the assistance of a certain ice queen inclined to sing. The record shows he’s rather bad at keeping in touch, generally speaking, often proving a bad-mannered guest when he does grace us with his presence. I want flurries, dang it! I want to watch the snow falling and delude myself that perhaps this will finally
be the year I build a snowman that’s not misshapen and in danger of crumbling straight off – or in need of a microscope in order to be seen. But alas, Jack Frost insisted on dragging his feet about packing up and leaving town, despite the protests of many wishing for warmer temperatures and ice that stays melted. Being cooped up for days on end can get old pretty fast, especially when it isn’t safe to drive, and you can’t get mail or go out and buy what you want or need or do the things you want or
need to do. At least we kept power and Internet on this go-around, conditions for which I am certainly grateful. So, here’s to hoping Jack Frost decides to visit others for a good while and let us get back in the swing of things so we can enjoy clear roads and the ability to safely travel outside of our homes. Even so, despite my protests, the icy landscape does have a certain quality I will miss. I’ll drink a hot chocolate in its memory as I celebrate no longer being stuck waiting for the sixtieth day of January to end.
CONTRIBUTED Franklin County’s recent uncharacteristically cold temperatures will not soon be forgotten.
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PHOTOS: Ice storm. See pages B2, B7-B8.
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Senior Night 1/30 - Home (West Point) * Senior Tiggs Night Luther Tiggs night, originally scheduled for Jan. 22 and rescheduled because of weather, will be held
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and his basketball career as a player and coach. In honor of Tiggs’ part in helping the Golden Tigers win the state basketball championship in 1982, the spirit theme is “The 80s.”
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Franklin County freezing temperatures, ice provide unusual weather event
CONTRIBUTED LEFT: Roney Murphy documents downtown Russellville’s progression through a recent winter storm. RIGHT: Michael and Jordan Shelton’s son slides his way to fun on the north side of Franklin County at Twin Pines Country Club.
LEFT: Liesa George shares a recent Red Bay ice photo. CENTER: Russellville has been uncharacteristically cold lately. RIGHT: Legend the dog and Little Red the rooster, both of Phil Campbell, continue their disagreement despite the cold temps.
LEFT: Carter Gandy enjoys sledding. CENTER: Sherry Totten of Phil Campbell shares icicles formed on her property during the county’s recent extreme temperatures. RIGHT: Rebel has fun on the ice in Russellville’s recent round of extra cold temperatures.
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FCS basketball teams update schedule By Bart Moss For the FCT
Vina January 23 - Belgreen January 24 - Haleyville January 25 - At Cullman Christian January 27 - Waterloo (senior night) January 29 - Hubbertville January 31 - At Berry February 1 - At Brilliant
Red Bay January 23 – At Winston Co. January 25 – At Sulligent January 26 – At Marion County January 30 – At Belmont February 1 – At New Site
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Nomination deadline for Partnership Awards Banquet nears By Staff Reports 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. Make nominations 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. (2023 Recipients: Phil Campbell, GiGi’s Unique Finds; Red Bay, Blue Boys, LLC; Russellville, Russellville High School) 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
FILE PHOTO Patricia Cox receives Russellville’s Distinguished Service Award during the 2022 Partnership Awards Banquet. and/or staff in time and resources, while also playing a leadership role in civic activities. (2023 Recipient: CB&S Bank) “Sprout” Business Award - Awarded to 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 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 unself-
ish service in Franklin County. Individual also enriches the lives of others with integrity, impartiality, and generosity. (2023 Recipients: Phil Campbell, Wayne Welborn; Red Bay, Jacqueline Parsons; Russellville, Betsy Green; At Large, Sue Raper) 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. (2023 Recipient: S h e l by Grissom Memorial Fashion Show) 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. (2023 Recipient: Natalie Bendall) 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. (2023 Recipient: J. C. Weeks) FRANKLIN COUNTY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AWARD CATEGORIES Industrial Support Award - Awarded to one business in Franklin
County. Any Franklin County business that provides a product, service, or training to industry/manufacturers is eligible. (2023 Recipient: Russellville Municipal Airport) Industry of the Year Award - Awarded to one industry/manufacturer in Franklin County. Any industry/manufacturer located in Franklin County is eligible. (2023 Recipient: G&G Steel) Educator of the Year Award - Awarded to one teacher in Russellville City Schools and one teacher in the Franklin County School System. Nominee must be a classroom teacher/ instructor with five years or more experience. Nominee must be of good character and passionate about teaching. Administrative personnel are not eligible. (2023 Recipients: Franklin County Schools, Trevor Allison; Russellville City Schools, Nikki Watts.) Excellence in Industrial Growth Award - Awarded to one industry/manufacturer in Franklin County. Industry/manufacturer must have shown growth in one of the following areas: created new jobs; increased capital investment; increased sales during the 2023 calendar year. (2023 Recipient: Leisure Creations)
About Franklin County By Staff Reports
Franklin County is located in Northwest Alabama between Birmingham, Memphis and Nashville. According to the 2020 Census, the total population of Franklin County is 32,113. Franklin County has five incorporated municipalities, including Hodges (265), Phil Campbell (935), Red Bay (3,246), Russellville (county seat – 10,855) and Vina (418).
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Announcements Public Notice ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
FOOTBALL STADIUM IMPROVEMENTS FOR BELGREEN HIGH SCHOOL FOR FRANKLIN COUNTY SCHOOLS RUSSELLVILLE, ALABAMA
MCKEE PROJECT NO. 23-265
The sealed proposal as described above shall be received by Mr. Greg Hamilton, Superintendent at the Franklin Board of Education, 500 Coffee Avenue 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 f f f f
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 Need a job change? Check our TNValleyStuff Employment ads today. CLASSIFIEDS GETS RESULTS!
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 APAC-ALABAMA, INC., hereby gives notice of completion of contract with the AL Department of Transportation for construction of State Project No. NH0013(630); Franklin County, Alabama. This notice will appear for three (3) consecutive weeks beginning on 01/24/2024 and ending on 02/07/2024. All claims should be filed at 23010 Highway 72 West, Tuscumbia, Alabama 35674 during this period. APAC-ALABAMA, INC. 01/24/24, 01/31/24, 02/07/24 ADID 580143 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 Alabama Roofing & Sheet Metal Co Inc.(Contractor) PO Box 454 Anniston, AL 36202 01/10/24, 01/17/24, 01/24/24, 01/31/24 ADID 578779
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 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday. 01/24/24, 01/31/24, 02/07/24 ADID 580335 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 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 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 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
LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLIC NOTICE
Pursuant to federal regulations the Russellville Housing Authority hereby gives notice that a public hearing will be conducted on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at 8:30 a.m. at the Authority’s central office at 73 Flippen Street in Russellville for the purpose of reviewing and discussing the Authority’s proposed Annual Plan & FiveYear Action Plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban ( )
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 Honorf
able 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 578736 PUBLIC NOTICE ESTATE OF RUTH TAYLOR DURRETT, DECEASED Case# 24-0006 PROBATE COURT OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, ALABAMA Letters Testamentary of said deceased having been granted to BARNEY E. DURRETT, JR., as Executor of the Last Will & Testament, of RUTH TAYLOR DURRETT, deceased, on the 11th 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. 01/17/24, 01/24/24, 01/31/24 ADID 579547 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 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 f
date herein with the attorney for the Petitioner, whose name and address is shown below and with the Clerk of said Probate Court. 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 01/10/24, 01/17/24, 01/24/24, 01/31/24 ADID 578772
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Willa Hood and Drake Murray have fun sledding on the ice during Franklin County’s recent winter storm.
Mercy Murray experiences snow for the first time.
PHOTO BY MARÍA CAMP Franklin County produces a variety of icicles during a recent week-long winter weather event.
LEFT: Joseph Dale Norton of Norton Farms in Phil Campbell checks on the horses. RIGHT: Ashlynn McAlister explores cold weather in Phil Campbell.
See ICE PHOTOS, Page B8
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January 24, 2024
ICE PHOTOS
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Kerri, Grant, Carter and Derek Gandy enjoy Franklin County’s winter weather.
In Atwood, David Baldwin waits for his son, Joseph Baldwin, to back a 4x4 up to hook a tree that was on the intersection of highways 37 and 172.
LEFT: Annalesa Bonds, Kingzlee Poss and Gwen Butler have fun in Russellville’s recent cold weather. RIGHT: Axel Harper experiences snow from the warmth of the indoors.