Franklin County Times - January 31, 2024

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CONTRIBUTED/MEGAN BEAN Franklin County students make the 2023 fall President’s List.

Local students named to Mississippi State University’s fall 2023 President’s List

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More than 4,500 students were named to the fall 2023 President’s List at Mississippi State University. The following local students are included in this honor: • Angelia Mims, Phil Campbell • Dylan Hester, Vina • Lydia Morphis, Vina • Levi Gist, Russellville • Bailey Bolton, Red Bay • Alexis Tabbs, Red Bay • Samuel Scott, Russellville • Madelynn Green, Russellville Students on the President’s List at MSU achieved a 3.80 or better GPA, based on a 4.0 scale, while completing at least 12 semester hours of coursework with no incomplete grades or grades lower than a C. Some students may not appear on this list as a result of requests for privacy from publication through the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act.

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Students in the RHS fire science program get hands-on experience fighting fire.

RFD, RHS collab promotes job readiness, community safety

By María Camp maria.camp@ franklincountytimes.com Eight students, all juniors and seniors, are taking part in a new program that started last fall to train them in fire science.

With the Russellville Fire Department reporting last April that 55% of the department was either eligible or would be eligible to retire within the next five years, it’s a measure intended to attempt to mitigate some of the impact that will be felt as those firefighters retire.

“We are very excited about our partnership with the Russellville Fire Department,” explained Shelley Montgomery, director of career and technical education at Russellville City Schools.

“It’s a win-win for our students and community.

Our first year is off to a great start. Two of our students have already earned their telecommunication certification, and several have indicated a desire to pursue careers in public safety, including one as a firefighter and one as a paramedic.”

Montgomery said the class allows the students to learn more about careers in fire science while earning industryrecognized credentials and getting a jump-start on their future careers, also helping provide a “much-needed workforce pipeline” to the fire

Araceli Promotor receives her certification for Public Safety Communicator I and II. department.

“The goal of the career tech programs is always to provide students with career opportunities that are in demand in our area,” she added.

“This allows our students to learn hands-on skills from firefighters currently working in the field while also making us able to supply the fire depart-

ment with the skilled workers they need.”

Montgomery said the plan is to open the program up to freshmen and sophomores in the fall.

This year’s program is restricted to juniors and seniors. She explained what’s under development is a multi-year plan for the program.

Current students

took Firefighting I last semester and are taking Firefighting II this semester. Beginning in the fall, three additional courses will be offered — Fire Science I, Fire Science II and Emergency Services and Management.

Montgomery said the multi-year plan is for ninth and tenth graders to take Fire Science I and II,

eleventh graders to take Firefighting I and II and twelfth graders to take Emergency Services and Management.

RFD’s Lt. John James is the lead instructor for the program. Sgt. Chris Watkins and Sgt. Grant Tarascou serve as substitutes.

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Firefighting ally taking his EMT class, through the fire college, at the same time he’s taking our class, and when he graduates, he will be six weeks away from having both his firefighter and his EMT requirements to be a career firefighter.”

He said this initial class of students training in fire science is encouraging for the future of firefighting as well as providing students with awareness and accessibility to more easily pursue a different career option.

“Over the last five or six years, public safety has seen a tremendous decrease in applicants for jobs,” James explained.

“Through our program, the students are exposed to the dispatcher side, the firefighting side and the medical side. We give them the basics of each of those three paths, and they can apply for a job and take any advanced training they need to move on in those respective paths.”

James said one student is fully on board with pursuing a fire science career and a couple of others are considering it, along with other options, including becoming an EMT for an ambulance service or working as a dispatcher.

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Continued from page A1 “Our goal is bringing exposure to public safety career paths and making the students career ready when they leave high school,” he added. “One of the key things we’re letting students know is that public safety professions have retirement and health benefits. Within six to eight weeks of finishing the high school program, they can be ready to be employed as a career firefighter, and their first year of salary would be very close to what a firstyear teacher makes after going to college for four years.”

James said one of the features of the program, separate from some of the other programs in the career tech school, is there’s “absolutely no cost to the school system or the students for us to conduct this program,” noting the Alabama Fire College provides the materials for the training and testing, and his salary is paid by the fire department. On the school’s part, what’s required is allowing space to conduct the program.

“So it’s a win-win for everybody,” he continued.

“After graduating, and this is one of the good things about the fire service, once you receive your minimum training, all the additional training needed as you advance is paid for by the fire department.”

James said “it’s been a great career” in describing his own path in the fire service. “You’re serving your community and being able to help people during their worst times is rewarding. Being able to teach these students and try to instill in this generation that sense of value and community service is a wonderful part of this and I’m proud to be able to be part of this.”

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James said last semester’s course, which meets national standards, resulted in public safety dispatcher certification.

“We’ll finish the second course, which is for certification as a volunteer firefighter, at the end of this school year,” James explained. “This also provides the students credit toward becoming certified firefighters.”

James explained Alabama law requires a career paid firefighter to receive 400 hours of initial training. After that, they take a series of state certification exams, and, if they pass those, then they’re certified with the basic requirements to be a firefighter.

“The courses we’re doing in high school will give them 160 hours of that credit if they pass all of our tests,” James added.

“So, they would be able to leave high school and, within 240 more hours – about six weeks of training – they would be able to meet the requirements to be a career firefighter.”

James said the students are doing “exceptionally well,” noting one student has already said he wants to go into fire science as a career. “He’s actu-

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Obituaries Stevie Tidwell Jan. 25, 2024 Stevie Tidwell, 63, of Russellville, passed away Jan. 25. Visitation was held Jan. 29 from 6-8 p.m. at Spry Memorial Chapel, and the service was held Ja. 30 at 11 a.m. at Spry Memorial Chapel.

Timmy Clyde Smith Jan. 24, 2024

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Calendar Of Events Storm Spotter Class

Feb. 5 The Franklin County Emergency Management Agency will be hosting Storm Spotter training Feb. 5 from 6:30-8:30 p.m.

The class will be held at the Belgreen Volunteer Fire Department, 4325 County Road 524.

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 256-668-0045.

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

Jan. 29 from 1-2 p.m. at Spry Memorial Chapel, with the service directly following.

Burial was in Crooked Oak Cemetery.

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. and the meeting at 7 p.m.

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 We l l 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.

Masonic Lodge

The following is the monthly meeting schedule for the Lodges in Franklin County: Belgreen 428 – first and third Monday; Burleson 143 – second and fourth Monday; Russellville 371 – first and third Tuesday; Newburg 388 – first Thursday; Order of the Eastern Star – second and fourth Tuesday; Phil Campbell 880 – first and third Thursday.

Kenneth John Dobbs, 65, of Belgreen, passed away Jan. 20. Visitation took place Jan. 26 from 6-8 p.m. at Spry Memorial Chapel, and the service was held Jan. 27 at 2 p.m. in Spry Memorial Chapel. Burial was in Belgreen Cemetery.

• Wanda Taylor Collins to Cody Smith, warranty • William Glenn Wile to Casey Bedard, survivorship

Marriage Licenses Jan. 12

• Amanda Helaine Kimbrough to Billy Wayne Hawkins • Clinton Edward Karushis to Kimberly Renae Martin information, call 256-8104840.

Shrine Club

Meetings are held in Russellville on the second Tuesday each month at the Cutter Barber Shop; Spruce Pine 608 meets the second and fourth Thursday. Meetings are held at 7 p.m.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) weight loss support group meets each Monday evening at 6 p.m. at the Russellville Recreation Center. Weighins begin at 5:30 p.m.

Everyone is welcome to drop in for a free meeting visit or call Dorothy 256446-5962 for more information.

VFW Post 5184

The VFW Post 5184 meets at the VFW Hall on West Lawrence Street every fourth Thursday at 7 p.m.

Bible Collection

The libraries at Russellville First Baptist Church and Red Bay First Baptist Church are accepting donations of new and used Bibles (in good shape) and New Testaments to send to the Love Package Ministry (formerly Edwin Hodges Ministry). Bibles will be sent to foreign missionaries to use and distribute.

Drop Bibles off Monday through Thursday during office hours. Call 256-3324085 for more information.

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Don’t delay – tax season is underway We Say

“D

o not wait; the time will never be 'just right.' Start where you stand, and work with whatever tools you may have at your command, and better tools will be found as you go along.”

— George Herbert British poet. Born April 3, 1593, in Wales. Died March 1, 1633, England.

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We sadly have a reminder that will likely do nothing to curb your winter blahs: tax season is upon us.

Tax season officially began Jan. 29, according to the IRS. This is “the official start date of the nation’s 2024 tax season when the agency will begin accepting and processing 2023 tax returns.”

That means the time is now to get those returns filed.

Many of us dread this time of year – and with good reason. It can be stressful trying to figure out tax filing. Should you do it yourself, or hire a pro? Can you claim an exemption for this or that?

What about side income?

There is so much paperwork, and it can be easy to get lost in the official jargon.

The IRS reports it expects 128.7 million individual tax returns to be filed by the April 15, 2024, tax deadline. So, the good news is, you’re not alone

in the struggle.

According to the IRS, taxpayers will continue to see helpful changes this tax season following ongoing transformation work.

The 2023 tax season saw significant improvements following passage of the Inflation Reduction Act, so the 2024 filing season is expected to continue the focus on improving services to taxpayers.

Anything that makes this process even a tiny bit easier seems like good news to us.

The filing deadline is April 15 for most taxpayers. Here are a few tips to hopefully make for a lessstressful filing season: Have all the information you need before you file a tax return to avoid extensive processing and refund delays as well as avoid the possibility of needing to file an amended tax return.

Carefully review your tax situation to make sure you don’t overlook important tax credits you might be eligible for.

Take advantage of free services like the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance and Tax Counseling for the Elderly programs or MilTax for those in the military.

File early to get your

Tax season is underway. Don’t delay filing. return processed quicker and your refund back sooner, as well as to get ahead of potential fraudsters.

Plan to file electronically with direct deposit; the IRS notes this is still the fastest and easiest way to file and receive a refund. To avoid delays in processing, people should avoid filing paper returns whenever possible.

Beware of tax scams.

Make sure any request for information comes through official channels.

Remember that most income is taxable, including unemployment income, interest received or money earned from “side hustles” and digital

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Visit IRS.gov first for questions. IRS.gov has much of the same information that IRS phone assistants have.

If you need some extra help, you might find what you need at a Taxpayer Assistance Center. The closest ones to us are in Florence and Tupelo, Miss. Visit https://apps. irs.gov/app/office-locator/ to find out more or schedule an appointment.

Taxpayers requesting an extension will have until Oct. 15 to file.

This is almost nobody’s favorite time of year, but armed with these tips and a little patience, we will all get through it.

Community partnerships work for change She Says Chris Wallace District 1

Joseph Baldwin District 3

Jason Miller District 2

David Hester District Four

The Franklin County Commission meets in a work session every second Monday at 5 p.m. and in a voting meeting every third Monday at 8:30 a.m. To speak to your commissioner, call 256-332-8850.

Barry Moore Chairman

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Susie Hovater Malone Lifestyles Columnist

As a member of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs International, clubs are encouraged to reach out to their communities to seek and build relations with other civic organizations. Partnerships with other civic organizations allow us to share information, leadership, talents, services and provide other types of support that can add to achievements for the community.

Community partnerships can start with a personal, business relationship or an employee volunteer program.

Networking helps volunteers develop a clear vision for achieving goals.

This saves time, costs and creates improved performance through shared responsibilities.

Partnerships can be formed to help organizations accomplish a variety of shared goals related to changing public policy or passing specific legislation. Communitybased organizations can offer unique and important insights into the challenges and opportunities facing residents in their area and can help local officials improve their ability to communicate and connect with a wide range of community members.

Local, county, state government agencies, schools, community colleges, civic organizations and hospitals are examples of embedded networks of community organizations and partnerships.

In Russellville, organizations such as Book Lovers Study Club, Cultura Garden Club, Delta Kappa Gamma, Civitan International, Rotary International and many more have similar interests. They serve people, encourage good citizenship, support education, develop future

Community partnerships strengthen connections. leaders, promote the arts, protect the environment, beautify the city, promote health and wellness and grow local economy just to mention some of their goals that make our community better.

Some non-profit organizations have affiliated companies that support theirprojects.TheGeneral Federation of Women’s Club International, for example, is affiliated with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Operation Smile, Canine Companions, March of Dimes, United Nations Foundation, Shot@Life

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Citizens should always be aware of the individuals in the community who participate in activities that benefit the community. Look to businesses, special interest organizations, government agencies, churches, school groups and more for support.

The true gain of partnership may be from developing friendships and collaborating with positive individuals who have a good heart and care about their community.

Letter to the Editor Samaritan’s Purse praises local Christmas help Dear Editor, Generosity throughout Russellville contributed to a successful shoebox gift collection season at drop-off locations for the Samaritan’s Purse project Operation Christmas Child. Across the United States, the project collected 10 million shoebox gifts in 2023. Combined with those collected from partnering countries in 2023, the ministry is now sending over 11.3 million shoebox gifts to children worldwide, including many who are suffering from war, poverty, disease

and disaster.

Through shoeboxes— packed with fun toys, school supplies and personal care items— Russellville area volunteers brought joy to children in need around the world. Each gift-filled shoebox is a tangible expression of God’s love, and it is often the first gift these children have ever received. Through the continued generosity of donors since 1993, Operation Christmas Child has collected and delivered more than 220 million gift-filled shoe-

boxes to children in more than 170 countries and territories.

Across Alabama, shoebox packers often shop for deals on shoebox items throughout the year, and many serve at a deeper level by becoming a year-round volunteer.

Information about ways area participants can get involved year-round can also be found at samaritanspurse.org/occ or by calling 770-777-9342.

Although local drop-off locations for shoebox gifts are closed until Nov. 18 – 25, 2024, anyone can still

be a part of this life-changing project by conveniently packing a shoebox gift online in just a few simple clicks at samaritanspurse. org/buildonline.

These simple gifts, packed with love, send a message to children worldwide that they are loved and not forgotten.

Sincerely,

Jasmin Sutton Samaritan’s Purse Marketing and Media Relations Associate Operation Christmas Child

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• 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

INDEPENDENT • Cedars Church, 109 Lawrence St. W., Russellville, Sundays at 10:30am, www. cedarschurch.com • Cornerstone Fellowship Church, 1 Block Church Road Highway 243, Phil Campbell • Crossroads Fellowship Church and School, intersection of Old Highway 24 Highway 43 • God Cares for You Worship Center, 207 Marion St. SW, Russellville • Grace Covenant Church, corner of Highway 24 W. and Lawrence Street • Heritage Fellowship Church, Highway 43 S., Russellville • Harvest Fellowship, 607 10th Ave. N., Red Bay • House of Victory, 714 Sockwell Ave., Russellville, pastor Ricky Gardner • Kimbrough’s Chapel Church, County Road 38 • Mars Hill Community Church, Highway 5 S., Phil Campbell • My Father’s House Ministries, 104 E. Lawrence St., Russellville • New Beginning Worship Center, 127 N. Jackson Ave., Russellville • Praise Tabernacle, Highway 43, one mile south of Highway 24 intersection • Witness Outreach Ministries, Highway 20, Spruce Pine, pastor Brian Scott MEDTHODIST • Landmark Church of Belgreen, Highway 24 and Highway 187 intersection, Belgreen • Russellville First Methodist Church, 311 N. Jackson, Russellville, 256-332-2955 • Gray Rock First Congregational Methodist, Highway 40, Phil Campbell, 205-9934196 • Isbell Methodist Church, Highway 43 Bypass S., Russellville, • Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church, Highway 24 E., near Newburg • Spruce Pine United Methodist Church, Old Highway 43, south of Russellville • MORMON • Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 151 Carney Lane, Russellville, missionaries 256-331-9988.

NAZARENE • First Church of the Nazarene, Shook/Fletcher Road, County Road 46, Russellville • PENTECOSTAL • Greater Life Pentecostal Church, Highway 43 N., Russellville • Solid Rock Pentecostal, Cleveland and Green streets • PRESBYTERIAN • First Presbyterian PCA, 201 N. Green St., Russellville, 256-332-5730 • Mountain Home Presbyterian Church, (PCUSA), 100 Mt. Home Church Road, Belgreen SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST Seventh Day Adventist, Highway 81, seven miles north of Phil Campbell in Trapptown

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PHOTO BY MARÍA CAMP Russellville’s All-American Tang Soo Do medal winners from the Nov. 16, 2023, tournament include Stephen Strickland, second in forms, second in weapons and third in sparring, as well as May Benefield, green belt, second place in forms and third place in sparring. Pictured, left to right: Tom Jones, Stephen Strickland, Shaler Stone, Jacob Hartsell, Colin Williams, Caroline Orr, May Benefield and Deryll Banning.

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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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Tang Soo Do is a Korean martial art that teaches defensive karate. All American Tang Soo Do is

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Piggly Wiggly has long been a staple of downtown Red Bay. Homer Vinson opened the original store in 1963, and it’s been at the current location, 518 4th Ave. SE, since 1978.

With borrowed family money, he and his wife, Ann Vinson, spent “tons of hours to get it going,” working in “all the different departments,” explained their grandson Jason Vinson, who, along with his sister, Ashley Blackburn, now runs things. Their father, Glen Vinson, also worked in the business, for 55 years, and retired recently. His sister and brother-in-law, Debbie and Greg Pharr, also worked in the business until they retired around 2012.

Vinson said his grandmother managed the deli for many years, and his grandfather “did everything from stocking to performing maintenance, running cash registers and unloading trucks – whatever needed to be done.” Committed to helping people, they were sometimes able to give groceries to those who needed extra help.

“They always instilled in my parents and aunts and uncles the importance of giving back,” Vinson explained. “It’s really special to be the third generation carrying on that legacy by continuing to serve our community and working to make it better by pro-

viding important goods days a week to make sure everything is fresh. and services.”

“That’s really someSince December 2021, thing we pride ourselves half of the store oper- on still being able to ates as Ace Hardware provide,” Vinson added. and offers a full line “It’s not prepared thouof power tools, includ- sands of miles away and ing Milwaukee, DeWalt shipped in.”

He said another point and Craftsman. There is a trade up program of pride is providing for Craftsman, for situa- “homestyle service” by tions like a wrench being carrying groceries out to damaged. “Craftsman the car. “We aim to prohas been a very good vide service with a smile product line for Ace and be friendly,” Vinson Hardware,” Vinson said, added. “We check out all noting the store also has the groceries ourselves.” a lot of items for lawn Vinson said the maintenance and garemployees really make dening. a difference in providing Other items include a top customer experiplumbing supplies, auto- ence. “We’ve got employmotive items, electrical ees that have worked and cleaning, paint color with us 45-50 years and matching, outdoor living more.”

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Together with the gro- ware side opened 13-14 cery side, there’s a lot to years ago, and, having offer customers, includ- done well as a combinaing all types of prepack- tion store, and additionaged goods, produce and ally based on customer requests, they later more. opened a hardware side “Our deli has been a for the Iuka store, about key component of Piggly six years ago, completWiggly for many years,” ing the transition with Vinson continued. “We adding the hardware cook pretty much all of side to the Red Bay store our meals from scratch. in 2021.

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January 31, 2024

Tharptown basketball.

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RPD, FCSO basketball.

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RHS basketball.

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Area basketball tournaments begin this weekend

By Bart Moss For the FCT

The basketball regular season comes to an end this week. The road to Birmingham will begin this weekend with area tournament play. The winners and runners-up of each area will advance to subregion play next Friday and Saturday.

Below are all local areas, host sites and the day each tournament begins:

Class 1A, Area 14 Teams: Belg reen, Vi n a , H a ck l ebu rg, Phillips Girls tournament at Belgreen begins Feb. 3.

Boys tournament at Belgreen begins Feb. 3.

Class 2A, Area 10 Teams: Red Bay, Lamar County, Sulligent, Winston County Girls tournament at Sulligent begins Feb. 3.

Boys tournament at Red Bay begins Feb. 3.

Class 2A, Area 16 Teams: Tharptown, Hatton, Lexington, Mars Hill, Sheffield Girls tournament at Mars Hill begins Feb. 3.

Boys tournament at Mars Hill begins Feb. 3.

Class 3A, Area 15 Teams: Phil Campbell, Danville, Colbert County, Colbert Heights Girls tournament at Tharptown begins Feb. 3.

Boys tournament at Colbert County begins Feb. 5.

Class 5A, Area 15 Teams: Russellville, B re w e r, L a w re n c e County, West Point Girls tournament at West Point begins Feb. 3.

Boys tournament at Russellville begins Feb. 5.

LEFT: Malachi Minor attempts a floater. RIGHT: Dylan Valdez and Malachi Minor trap and get a jump ball.

PHOTOS BY HARLEIGH BORDEN

Belgreen boys sow top seed in area, girls secure top spot in area

By Bart Moss For the FCT The Belgreen Bulldogs secured the top spot in their area this week with a big win over Vina and Hackleburg.

Belgreen beat Vina 64-17 to win the regular season area title and followed it with a 56-41 win over Hackleburg.

Belgreen put the Vina Red Devils away early, taking a 20-6 lead in the first quarter and extending the lead to 42-12 by halftime.

Hunter Woodruff led Belgreen with 12 points, followed by Braycen Johnson with 11 points and Alex Guidry with 10 points. Gabe Estrada added eight points, Landon Cox six points and Will King four points. Miguel Cruz Perez, Ben Wilkins and Aaron Rubido scored two points each, and Jake Dill added a point.

For Vina, Christian McCarley scored six points, Matthew Patterson

four points, Grayson Ridge three points, Tristen Farr two points and Lane Easterling two points.

Braycen Johnson scored 28 points to lead Belgreen past Hackleburg 56-41. Johnson scored eight points in the first, third and fourth quarter.

The Bulldogs led the Panthers 19-11 at the end of the first quarter and led 27-21 at the half.

Belgreen extended their lead to 44-35 at the end of the third quarter.

Jonathan Medoza followed Johnson with 11 points. Hunter Woodruff added eight points, Landon Cox five points and Will King four points.

Belgreen girls secure top spot in area The Belgreen Bulldogs secured the top seed in regular season area play with two easy wins, beating Vina 56-34 and Hackleburg 58-45.

Belgreen got off to a slow start against Vina,

Edwin Vela has a successful layup, and Belgreen tries to draw a charge. leading 12-7 after one quarter and 25-17 at halftime. The Bulldogs put the game on ice in the third quarter, outscoring the Red Devils 28-5 to take a

53-22 lead.

Dacota Green led Belgreen with 14 points, followed by Morgan Lauderdale with 12 points.

Mackinley Hogan added

eight points and Makenna Fisher six points.

Kierra Smith, Lillianna Willingham, Alayna Tate and Carson Hovater scored three points each.

Isabella Tate finished with a point.

For Vina, Khylee Brooks scored nine points, Layla Hester eight points, Kaley Attaway six points, Lana Bell four points, Braxton Quinn three points and Jaylyn Shotts one point.

Dacota Green scored 26 points to lead Belgreen past Hackleburg 58-47.

Belgreen led 19-13 at the end of one quarter and extended their lead to 36-28 at halftime. The Bulldogs got some breathing space in the third quarter, outscoring the Panthers 17-6 to take a 53-34 lead.

Bryn Scott and Makenna Fisher followed Green, scoring nine points each. Alayanna Tate added five points and Lily Green four points.

Phil Campbell girls split area contests

By Bart Moss For the FCT

Phil Campbell needed two area wins last week to win the regular season area title. The Bobcats got the first win, beating Colbert Heights 44-25, but fell to Colbert County 45-43, forcing a three-way tie for first place and the right to host the area tournament.

The Bobcats had no problems at Colbert Heights, taking a quick 9-4 lead in the first quar-

ter and extending the lead to 25-8 at halftime. Phil Cambpell coasted to the win from there, leading 35-18 at the end of the third quarter.

Macy Hardy led Phil Campbell with 19 points.

Hannah Welborn added nine points, Leela Baker six points, Ayla Stowe five points, IsaBell Ashley three points and Sidda Rogers two points.

Phil Campbell had a chance to win the area outright with a win over Colbert County, and the

Bobcats seemed well on their way, taking a 24-17 halftime lead. Colbert County, however, took charge in the third quarter, outscoring Phil Campbell 19-9 to take a 36-33 lead. The Bobcats tried to battle back, but came up short.

Hannah Welborn and Macy Hardy led Phil Campbell, scoring 11 points and 10 points respectively. Leela Baker added nine points, Ayla Stowe seven points and Sidda Rogers six points.

PHOTOS BY BART MOSS

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Tharptown, Phil Campbell basketball teams pick up area wins.

Tharptown, Phil Campbell pick up area wins

By Bart Moss For the FCT The Thar ptown Wildcats picked up an area win at Sheffield beating the Bulldogs 50-45.

Thar ptown led Sheffield 8-7 at the end of the first quarter, but the Wildcats were outscored in the second and third quarters and found themselves trailing 34-32 going into the final period of play. Tharptown outscored Sheffield in the fourth quarter to take the area win.

Dylan Valdez led the Wildcats with 13 points, followed by Malachi Minor and Jackson Clement with 12 points each. Dawson Higgins added five points, Edwin Vela three points, Conner Vincent three points and Dylan Dolley two points.

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Bobcats came from behind to beat the Colbert Heights Wildcats to win an area contest 46-44.

After taking an early 8-5 lead in the first quarter, Colbert Heights outscored the Bobcats in the second quarter to tie the game at halftime, 18-18, and again in the third quarter to take a 32-29 lead. Phil Campbell battled back in the fourth, outscoring the Wildcats 17-12 to win the game.

Hayden Wingo led the Bobcats with 14 points, followed by Austin Elliott with 12 points. Gage Baker added nine points, Hagen Raper six points, Madden Welch two points, Logan Cooper two points and Cale Faust one point.

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BUYING BROKEN WASHERS and DRYERS, no front loaders, 256-577-6433 ELECTRIC DRYER, SUPER CAPACITY, nice, clean condition, $160, 256-577-6433 Garage & Yard Sales

CHEROKEE ESTATE SALE 4630 Maud Road, Fri. & Sat., 9am-4pm, Antiques, Furniture, Sewing items, Tools, Household, etc.

See details on www.estatesales.org Cemetery Lots & Flowers TWO CEMETERY PLOTS with vaults at Burningtree Memorial Gardens $4,500 each 256-590-4681 or 256-303-8180 Cullman

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SONY MINI STEREO SYSTEM 560 Watts $400, Galaxy S22 Ultra Verizon Straight Talk $600, Galaxy S22 Ultra Consumer Cellular $600. Call 256-558-4785 Miscellaneous ALABAMA CRACK MAN “William James Greenlee III” Extra Mile Brick (ALL MASONRY REPAIR) •Fireplace •Chimney •Firebox •Cracked Walls •Loose Brick •Driveway Cracks •Steps •Firebox •Tuck Pointing •Cracked Brick •Stucco •Stone Work •Concrete •Historic Restoration 82 AIRBORNE INFANTRY Combat Veteran 256-797-5281

MAJESTIC IQ 8000 ELECTRIC WHEEL CHAIR 1 year old, foldable. Fits in vehicle. Asking $1,400 More info:256-577-6323 MASTERCRAFT MUD GRIP TIRES (4), 265x75x16, six months old, $600 firm; 58” JVC Flatscreen Smart TV $100, Call 256-394-2820 Jewelry & Watches

HALO STYLE ENGAGEMENT RING (Size 5) with Princess cut Black Diamond center stone, 1.3ct with 30-.01 ct each round brilliant cut diamonds as accent, Sl 1 Clarity, G color, approx. .34 TW. And 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Ring guard with 2-.10 ct Trillion cut Diamonds, 4-.02 ct each straight baguette diamonds and 12-.025 ct each round brilliant cut diamonds, approx .46 ct TW. Recently appraised at $6,350.00, paperwork included. Payment accepted as certified check ONLY. Will meet at Decatur Police Department for sale.

Purchased less than a year ago. Price is negotiable.

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Trailers

5X8 PULL BEHIND TRAILER, with tailgate, excellent condition, $950, Call 256-394-2820 Livestock/ Poultry/Supplies

Pigs for Sale Call 256-2645207 Pets/Supplies/ Services

AKC WEST HIGHLANDS “WESTIES” snowball puppies, males, 10-weeks-old, 2-sets of shots, $900 ea., Cash only, call or text 256-366-6666.

CHIHUAHUA PUPPIES, REGISTERED AND full blooded; females, $735, males, $630. Call Ralph 256-303-2406. We deliver!

German Sheppard Puppies, solid white, $225, or $275 long haired, Call 256-221-7766 Trinity

Hay for Sale Round and Square Bales call 256-264-5207

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I BUY CAMPERS TRAILERS & MOTOR HOMES

Houses For Rent

FLORENCE HOME FOR RENT 310 Center Point Ln. 4-5 bdrm., 4 ba., $3,500 per month, $1,000 deposit. Call Shirley 256-3356789 shirley@neesere .com FLORENCE HOUSE FOR RENT: 2 bdrm., 2 ba., $800 month + deposit.

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All Types, Ready to go, or if they need work, for $FAST CASH$

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Transportation Auto Parts & Service

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

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CHEVROLET: TAHOE 4X4, 2007 $4,500, red, chrome wheels, leather heated seats, fully loaded, car runs, Call 256-767-3519 Florence JEEP: GRAND CHEROKEE, 2004 $6,000, 4x4, clean as a pen, $128K miles, Call 256-436-2300 Hackleburg

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2022 FORD MAVERICK XLT Black 20,000 miles Boost Engine LIKE NEW! $28,900 258-810-3789 CHEVROLET: SILVERADO, 2003 $7,900.

Very nice, leather, almost new tires and brakes, bedliner 156,000 miles small V8 Pewter color black interior 256-702-7070 ISUZU: NPR Box Truck, 1993 $5,000, 14 ft. bed, 129,600 miles, rebuilt 350 Chevy engine and transmission with less thank 3,000 miles, Call/text 256-335-2941 Florence

WRECKER; CHEVY 3/4 TON, 1992, paid $1,600 will take $1,500, Also Wrecker Unit $1,500.

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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

LEGAL NOTICE

RUSSELLVILLE, ALABAMA

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 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.

WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Russellville, having been informed by the Planning & Zoning Commission of the City of Russellville, Alabama, that the following described property having been requested to be rezoned as B-1 by petitioners, Pedro Juan and Ronny Juan, and WHEREAS, the Planning & Zoning Commission of the City of Russellville, Alabama, having considered the request of Pedro Juan and Ronny Juan, to have the following described property zoned as “B-1”, and; WHEREAS, the Planning & Zoning Commission of the City of Russellville, Alabama, having received no objection to the requested zoning of said property, and; WHEREAS, the Planning & Zoning Commission of the City of Russellville, Alabama, having considered said request to zone said property on the 4th day of January, 2024, and having voted in favor of said proposed zoning, and having reported its recommendation to zone said property as “B-1” to the City Council of the City of Russellville, Alabama, and; WHEREAS, pursuant to the zoning ordinance of the City of Russellville, Alabama, Section 100.3, the City Council of the City of Russellville, Alabama, does hereby give notice of a public hearing to be held on the 4th day of March, 2024, during the regularly scheduled meeting of the City Council of the City of Russellville, Alabama, at the Russellville City Hall, said meeting to begin at 6:00 p.m. to consider the recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Commission of the City of Russellville, Alabama, to zone the following described property as “B-1”, and to allow all interested persons and citizens an opportunity to be heard regarding the issue of zoning said property, and; WHEREAS, that at the conclusion of said public hearing the City Council of the City of Russellville, Alabama, shall consider adoption of the following ordinance: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RUSSELLVILLE, ALABAMA, AS FOLLOWS: A. That based on the recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Commission of the City of Russellville, Alabama, to zone the following described tract of property, it is Ordained by the City Council of the City of Russellville, Alabama, that the zoning for the following described property is hereby designated as “B-1”: BEGIN AT A POINT ON THE NORTH SIDE OF LAUDERDALE STREET WHICH POINT IS 108 FEET FROM WHERE THE EASTERLY LINE OF PEAR STREET INTERSECTS THE NORTHERLY LINE OF LAUDERDALE STREET; THENCE SOUTH 71 DEGREES, 59 MINUTES EAST ALONG THE NORTHERLY LINE OF SAID STREET, A DISTANCE OF ABOUT 146 FEET TO A POINT AND FENCE; THENCE NORTH 15 DEGREES, 40 MINUTES EAST A DISTANCE OF 176 FEET; THENCE WEST PARALLEL WITH LAUDERDALE STREET A DISTANCE OF ABOUT 145 FEET TO THE DEARING PROPERTY, THENCE SOUTH 17 DEGREES TO THE DEARING PROPERTY; THENCE SOUTH 17 DEGREES, 15 MINUTES WEST TO THE NORTH LINE OF LAUDERDALE STREET A DISTANCE OF 176 FEET AND THE POINT OF BEGINNING AND BEING A PART OF WHAT IS KNOWN AS THE B.F. BRITNELL HOMESTEAD, IN THE CITY OF RUSSELLVILLE, FRANKLIN COUNTY, AL.

ESTATE OF ROSA LEE CANTRELL, DECEASED Case# 24-0008 PROBATE COURT OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, ALABAMA Letters Testamentary of said deceased having been granted to GARY MILES CANTRELL and DEBORAH LEE CANTRELL BUFFALOE, as Co-Personal Representatives of the Last Will & Testament, of ROSA LEE CANTRELL, deceased, on the 25th 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.

01/31/24, 02/07/24, 02/14/24 ADID 580887 PUBLIC NOTICE

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 NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE STANLY COUNTY DISTRICT COURT DIVISION In Re: Devin Jean Thompson 23-JT-112 ATTENTION: Christina Culp TAKE NOTICE that a PETITION TO TERMINATE PARENTAL RIGHTS in the above-entitled civil action has been filed against you at: Civil District Court at Stanly County Courthouse, Albemarle, NC. The Nature of the relief sought is as follows: parental rights terminated.

You are required to make defense to such pleading no later than March 11, 2024; and upon your failure to do so the party seeking service against you will apply to the Court for the relief sought.

This the 22nd day of January, 2024.

Jeremy D. Griffin Attorney at Law PO Box 422 Locust, NC 28097 01/31/24, 02/07/24, 02/14/24 ADID 580139 PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Pursuant to the zoning ordinance of the City of Russellville, Alabama, Section 100.3, the City Council of the City of Russellville, Alabama, does hereby give notice of a public hearing to be held on the 4th day of March, 2024, during the regularly scheduled meeting of the City Council of the City of Russellville, Alabama, at the Russellville City Hall, said meeting to begin at 6:00 p.m. to consider the recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Commission of the City of Russellville, Alabama, to zone the following described property as “B-1”, and to allow all interested persons and citizens an opportunity to be heard regarding the issue of zoning said property, and; that at the conclusion of said public hearing the City Council of the City of Russellville, Alabama, shall consider adoption of the following ordinance: CITY OF RUSSELLVILLE ORDINANCE #2024-____ AN ORDINANCE FOR THE CITY OF RUSSELLVILLE, ALABAMA, TO ESTABLISH THE ZONE OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED TRACT OF PROPERTY SAID PROPERTY BEING LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF SS

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, COUNTY OF FRANKLIN PUBLIC NOTICE REGARDING UPCOMING 2024 PRIMARY RUNOFF ELECTION Pursuant to 21-4-23(a)&(b), of the Code of Alabama (1975), notice is hereby given of the following with regard to Franklin County, Alabama; (a) The appropriate election officials in the several counties of this state shall make available registration and voting aids for handicapped and elderly individuals in state elections. These aids shall include, but are not limited to: (1) Instructions, printed in large type, conspicuously displayed at each voter registration site and polling place, sufficient to provide hearing impaired and seriously visually impaired individuals with adequate information as to how and where they may register and vote.

(2) Each polling place shall have an ExpressVote Voter Assist Terminal for use by individuals with disabilities who would otherwise be prevented from voting because of their inability to mark a paper ballot.

(3) Absentee ballots, available to any individual or elderly individual who, because of disability or age, is unable to go to their assigned polling place to vote on election day. The deadlines for requesting and submitting an absentee ballot is the same as it is for other persons seeking to vote by absentee ballot.

(4) Every individual, including individuals with a disability or elderly individuals, may select a f

person of his or her choice to accompany such individual into the polling place to assist with the marking and casting of a ballot, providing the person providing assistance is not the voting individual’s employer, or an officer or agent of the voting individuals labor union.

(5) The Primary Runoff Election will be held on April 2, 2024. (b) The appropriate election officials of each county shall issue public notice in each voting precinct of the requirement for and the availability of these registration and voting aids, which notice shall be notification for all handicapped and elderly individuals. This notice shall be issued as early as practicable, but in any case not later than 60 days before any state election or the registration deadline for such election.

Done this 25th day of January 2024.

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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 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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January 31, 2024

FCSO, RPD take the court for night of basketball at Bishop Center

PHOTOS BY BRANNON KING

Players battle for position during the game between the FCSO and RPD.

LEFT: Players representing the Russellville Police Dept. and the Franklin Co. Sheriff’s Office are ready for a free throw attempt. RIGHT: The Russellville Police Department has the ball.

By Brannon King For the FCT

The Franklin County Sheriff ’s Office and

the Russellville Police Department treated a packed crowd at the Bishop Center in Russellville to a night of entertainment

The RPD tries for a basket versus the FCSO.

with a highly-competitive basketball game Jan. 27.

The FCSO team got the win over the RPD by a 51-45 final score.

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FILE PHOTO John Ritter departs Russellville varsity head football coach position.

Ritter era comes to close at Russellville as head football coach takes Decatur job

By Brannon King For the FCT

The Russellville Golden Tigers are looking for a new varsity head football coach following the departure of John Ritter.

After six successful seasons at Russellville High School, Ritter recently resigned and accepted the job of head football coach at Decatur High School. During his tenure at Russellville, from 2018-2023, Ritter had an overall record of 52-19.

When it came to region play, the Golden Tigers were 35-3, including four AHSAA Class 5A Region 8 titles in a row starting in 2020. Under Ritter, RHS advanced to the playoffs in each of his six years, going 5-6 in the postseason.

“Coach Ritter put in many long hours with our football program and served as athletic director the last few years,” explained RHS principal Dr. Jeremy Madden.

“Since I came to RHS, John also helped me with many other school functions that often went unnoticed by the public.

On behalf of RHS, I would like to thank him for everything he has meant to our school organization as a teacher, athletic director and head football coach. I want to wish him the best in all his future endeavors.”

Before coming to Russellville, Ritter was head coach at Red Bay High School during the 2012 and 2013 seasons going 16-7. In 2015, Ritter took over a struggling West Morgan program and went 0-10. The following season, the Rebels improved to 7-4 and, during Ritter’s final year at West Morgan, the team went 10-2 and were region champions in 2017.

The 2023 Decatur team went 3-7 overall and 1-4 in 6A Region 7 during Aairon Savage’s only season as head coach with the school. Savage replaced head coach Jere Adcock who went 187-120, leading the Red Raiders from 1996-22. Adcock retired after the 2022 season at Decatur, but was recently named head coach at Whitesburg Christian Academy in Huntsville.

January 31, 2024

Russellville celebrates senior night during busy week of basketball

By Brannon King For the FCT The Russellville High School varsity basketball teams were back on the court after missing playing time as a result of winter weather. With the postseason area tournaments quickly approaching, the Golden Tigers are looking to finish the regular season strong.

BOYS Russellville 83, Hamilton 62 Russellville hosted the Hamilton Aggies on Jan. 23, and the Golden Tigers got the victory. Hamilton led 21-20 after one quarter, but RHS rallied in the second quarter to take a 41-37 advantage into the half. A 27-12 third period helped seal the win for the Golden Tigers.

EJ King and Malachi Duncan were top-scorers for RHS with 25 points each. Mike Young followed with 13, and KJ Murray also scored in double-figures with 11 points. Gavin Hyde added five points, while Jah Williams and Cam Phinizee had two points apiece.

PHOTOS BY BRANNON KING

Russellville’s Ella Copeland runs the offense versus Hamilton.

Russellville 74, Lawrence County 65 The Golden Tigers traveled to Moulton to take on the Red Devils of Lawrence County on Jan. 26.

Russellville improved to 5-0 in area play with the win and clinched home court advantage in the upcoming area tournament.

RHS led 39-34 at the half, and the Golden Tigers were on top 57-48 going into the game’s final quarter. EJ King had a big night with 31 points. Malachi Duncan had 13, and KJ Murray scored 10. Jah Williams added eight, Gavin Hyde had four, Mike Young and Rylan Pratt scored three each and Cam Phinizee finished the game with two points.

Russellville 93, Hamilton 58 Senior night was a huge success for Russellville as the Golden Tigers won in dominating fashion over the Aggies on Jan. 29. RHS honored seniors Amir Williams, Mike Young, KJ Murray, Gavin Hyde, Bralynn Vincent and Malachi Duncan before the game.

Duncan led Russellville with 28 points including six three-pointers. Murray also hit six three-point shots on his way to a 20 point night. King scored 15, Young 11, Pratt nine, Hyde seven and Phinizee scored three. The Golden Tigers improved to 14-5 on the season.

GIRLS Hamilton 51, Russellville 47 The Lady Golden Tigers tried to erase a nine-point deficit entering the fourth quarter but came up short

ABOVE: Mike Young takes a shot during a Russellville win on senior night. BELOW LEFT: RHS senior Jacey Moore has the ball against the Lady Aggies. BELOW RIGHT: Senior Golden Tiger KJ Murray looks for an open teammate. versus the Lady Aggies.

Ella Copeland and Laila Hill led RHS in scoring with 15 points each. Avery Watts added eight, Jacey Moore scored six and Desiree Medina had three points.

Russellville 57, Lawrence County 28 Russellville improved to 3-2 in area play with a big win over the Lady Devils in Moulton. RHS led 34-15

at the half and 48-20 after three quarters of action.

Ella Copeland was topscorer with 19 points, and Avery Watts scored in double-figures with 11. Laila Hill added eight, Jacey Moore had seven, Sadie Odom scored six, Desiree Medina had five and Alexia Groce scored one point.

Russellville 56, Brooks 38 RHS added a game to

the schedule and hosted the Lady Lions on Jan. 27.

Brooks jumped out to a 16-9 first quarter lead, but the Lady Tigers answered with a 22-10 second period. Russellville’s defense held BHS to 12 second half points to earn the win.

CopelandledRussellville with 21 points. Next was Watts with 14 points, Hill with 11 and Odom with three. Jacey Moore, Jemma Moore and Medina all had

two points each.

Hamilton 54, Russellville 40 RHS honored seniors Avery Watts, Jacey Moore and Desiree Medina as part of senior night festivities.

Russellville (10-12) got 15 points from Copeland, 12 from Jacey Moore and Hill added six. Jemma Moore scored three while Watts and Odom had two points apiece.

Russellville High School holds senior night event

PHOTOS BY BRANNON KING