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Attempted traffic stop leads to high-speed vehicle pursuit, wreck

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The Russellville Police Department reported in a Facebook post that RPD officers attempted to conduct a traffic stop Feb. 7 of a vehicle displaying a switched tag. The driver refused to stop. A vehicle pursuit was initiated that reached speeds of nearly 100 MPH on Highway 56 and Highway 60. The vehicle eventually turned down a dead-end road and wrecked through a

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CONTRIBUTED Russellville High School’s Scholars Bowl team qualifies for state tournament. From left: Steven McCormick, Damien Tompkins, Uriel Mojica, Callie Stevens, (team captain) Dalton Stoltz and Bianca Santamaria.

Russellville High School Scholars Bowl team qualifies for state tournament By María Camp maria.camp@ franklincountytimes.com Undefeated in the recent Alabama Scholastic Competition Association district tournament, the Russellville High School Scholars Bowl team, currently made up of six members, is now qualified for participation in the state tournament, which

will take place April 12 at Jefferson State Community College in Birmingham. “I knew they stood a really good chance because they’ve been working really hard studying, and each of them has an area they specialize in,” explained the team’s coach, Susan DeArman. “We went to Athens State for the first time. We used to always

go to Northwest Shoals for our district competition, but the state organization has reclassified into three divisions where we used to have two, so we’re playing different schools.” The team won matches against New Century Technolog y High School, Lee High School, Athens High School and Decatur High School. Dalton Stoltz, the only

senior, as well as captain of the team, scored the highest number of points for RHS. “We’re really going to miss him next year,” DeArman said. The other five members of the team are juniors. “My team won the state championship two years ago,” she contin-

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Wednesday night, Russellville police officers assisted deputies of the Franklin County Sheriff ’s Office with a vehicle pursuit, reported the Russellville Police Department through a Facebook post. The pursuit began north of the Russellville city limits and ended near the south end of the city limits. After the suspect wrecked his vehicle, he was taken into custody. The FCSO is the arresting agency. Alejandro Cacatzum was charged with Attempting to Elude a Law Enforcement Officer, Driving Under the Influence, Criminal Mischief First Degree and Leaving the Scene of an Accident. The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office has listed booking number 11719, Alejandro Francisco Cacatzum, 26,, born Nov. 30, 1997, online under Inmates, admitted Feb. 7, 2024 at 7:24 p.m., with release Feb. 8, 2024, at 9 a.m. Charges listed are Attempting to Elude, DUI any substance, Leaving a scene of accident and criminal mischief first degree-other. All suspects should be presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

PCHS JAG student places in district conference By María Camp maria.camp@ franklincountytimes.com Phil Campbell High School Jobs and Graduates (JAG) student, Justin Wade, a senior, placed first in the employability skills competition at the National Career Association North District Career Development Conference Feb. 6 at the Marriott in Florence. This qualifies him to compete March 5 at the state level. The competition will take place at the BirminghamJefferson Civic Center in Birmingham. JAG is a school to work transition program to help prepare students for their careers. The group’s sponsor, Tina King, said if Wade places in the top three, he’ll go on to compete at the national level April 18-20 in St. Louis.

“I was very surprised when I won,” Wade said. “I didn’t expect it, but I practiced and put in a lot of hard work, and I’m very proud of my accomplishment.” He said although he was “a little nervous” when first going in, it “all went away” when he got to meet the judges and start the interview. “I had fun,” he added. “I like learning from my mistakes, and they told me what to improve on. I’m very grateful for the experience. I feel like I’ll be more prepared next time, as well as a lot more confident in my abilities.” Wade said after high school, he plans to earn an associate degree from Northwest Shoals Community College. His current long-term goal is to earn a law degree from the University of

Alabama. “I’m really excited for Justin placing and getting this opportunity to advance to the next level and see where it takes him,” King said. “It takes a lot of courage to go in front of anyone and interview for something, but knowing you’re going in front of three perfect strangers to compete for a mock position is a very particular situation to prepare for.” PCHS JAG student, Abraham Barrientos, also a senior, competed at the district conference, in the category of financial literacy. “I enjoyed the competition,” Barrientos said. “It was my first time competing, and although I didn’t win, it was interesting. I’m so happy for my friend, Justin Wade, for getting first place in his competition.”

CONTRIBUTED PCHS senior JAG student Justin Wade (right) places first at the district competition in the category of employability skills.

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LEFT: Emily Martinez and Jessenia Mateo enjoy the evening with their honored guest, Ben. RIGHT: Ermelina Ponce and Gloria Sop enjoy the evening with their honored guest.

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Russellville High School ladies soccer team members participate in annual “Night to Shine”

By María Camp maria.camp@ franklincountytimes.com Outside of working together playing soccer, RHS girls soccer team members participated in the annual Night to Shine

event, held Feb. 9 at the Marriott in Florence. Their coach, Delany Roberts, explained they signed up to be buddies “for the honored attendees, people of our community with exceptionalities at various ages.”

“They had a blast,” Roberts added. “It was really cool to see them step out of their comfort zones and be a part of something that’s bigger than them, and I just can’t help but brag. I really am proud of them.”

Roberts said the event is a prom night with face painting and karaoke and other activities, and, as buddies, the girls help ensure their attendees “have the blast they deserve to have,” adding the girls were “complete naturals.”

“I told them to just open their hearts and be a part of the experience,” Roberts added, “and they definitely immersed themselves in it.” Tenth grader Lilly Figueroa said she hopes to participate again next year.

“I had an amazing night,” Figueroa explained. “It was a wonderful experience. I met some amazing people there.” To read about the varsity and junior varsity RHS ladies soccer season opener wins, see page B8.

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ABOVE LEFT: Melanie Figueroa and Myra Ponce enjoy the evening with their honored guest, Elvis. ABOVE RIGHT: Airielle Cooper enjoys the evening with her honored guest, Keith. BELOW: RHS ladies soccer team players enjoy the annual “Night to Shine” event at the Marriott in Florence last week. Pictured: Lisa Matias, Angelia Jeronimo, Amalia Gaspar, Airielle Cooper, Lilly Figeruao, Allison Rojas, Nadia Mendez, Myra Ponce, Melanie Figeruao, Dianet Felix, Gloria Sop, Ermelina Ponce, Fátima Ramírez, Esbeidy Jimenez, Jessenia Mateo and Kimberly Mojica.

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Land Transactions Jan. 26

• Paula Joanette Swinney to Cecilia Joanette Moore, corrective • Hugo Armando Juan to Guadalupe Juan Mendoza, survivorship • Tifford Borden to David Baker, survivorship • John Avery to Justin Jeffreys, survivorship • David Baker to Tifford Borden, warranty • Royce Miller to Greg Robinson, warranty

James William “Jack” Masterson Feb. 7, 2024

Pine, passed away Feb. 9 at Huntsville Hospital in Huntsville, Ala. No service is planned at this time. Akins Funeral Home of Russellville is assisting

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• Lyons Investments LLC to Transco Express Corporation, warranty • Chris Wallace to Made in USA Properties LLC, resolution • Andy Betterton to Made in USA Properties LLC, resolution • Northwest Alabama Council to Made in USA Properties LLC, warranty

Calendar Of Events RPL Valentine’s Day Story Time

Feb. 14 Russellville Public Library will host a special story time for Valentine’s Day. The event will begin at 11 a.m. for ages 3-5 and 4 p.m. for all ages. Activities will include story time with Diane Wages Pace plus a take-home Valentine craft and treat bag for each registered child. Call 256-3321535 to register.

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. 15-17 at 7 p.m. and Feb. 18 at 2 p.m., with dinner available beforehand for all performances by reservation. Tickets are on sale now at the Weatherford Centre between the hours of 2-4 p.m. weekdays. Play tickets are $10, and dinner tickets are $20. For information about bringing a group, contact Beth Hammock at 256-668-0045.

Miss Northwest Shoals

Feb. 17 The Miss Northwest Shoals Scholarship Competition, a preliminary event to Miss Alabama, will take place in the Lou B. Bevill Auditorium Feb. 17, starting at 5 p.m. Contestants have until Feb. 9 to register for the competition. Interested participants can register at the fol-

Michael Ralph Harrison, 57, of Russellville, passed away Feb. 9. A graveside service was held Feb. 13 at Berry Cemetery in Vina.

lowing link: https://nwscc. edu/patriot-central/clubsorganizations/ (scroll to the bottom of the page). For more information about the Miss Northwest Shoals Scholarship Competition, contact Savannah Liles at 256-331-8086 or savannah. liles@nwscc.edu.

Digital Skills Class: Developing Resumes Using Microsoft Word

Feb. 20 The 4-H Tech Changemakers Program will offer a free digital skills class for adults, Developing Resumes Using Microsoft Word. The class will be held Feb. 20 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Russellville Public Library. Those interested must register by Feb. 16 by calling the Franklin County Extension Office at 256-332-8880. Lunch will be provided.

Franklin County Candidate Bean Dinner

Feb. 24 Blue Springs VFD will host a Candidate Bean Dinner from noon to 4 p.m. at the VFD, 3001 Highway 75, Phil Campbell. The meal will include beans, cornbread, onion and drink for $5. Plates will be served at noon, and a cake auction will be held at 1 p.m. Candidate speeches will follow.

Franklin County DHR Foster Parent Training Course

Starting Feb. 26 The Franklin County Department of Human Resources will hold a Foster Parent Training Course beginning Feb. 26 at 6 p.m. and continuing for 10 weeks. Classes will be held at the Franklin County DHR, 737 Highway 48, Russellville. To become a licensed foster parent you must be 19 years old or older; criminal background checks are required for all household members 19 years and older; clearance

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• Jose Francisco Carrillo to Santos Elias Siquina, warranty • Kimberly Sims to Charlie Boys, warranty • MGEL Inc., to City of Russellville, resolution • Randy Paul Lindsey to MGEL, Inc., warranty • Clara M. Burcham to Timothy Nolan Burcham, warranty • Clara M. Burcham to Timothy Nolan Burcham,

James William “Jack” Masterson, 85, of Russellville, passed away Feb. 7. Visitation was held Feb. 10 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Spry Memorial Chapel. Service and burial took place Feb. 12 at Franklin Memory Gardens. warranty • Pinkard Funeral Home Inc., to Pinkard FH LLC, warranty • Pinkard FH LLC to Oakworth Capital Bank, assignment miscellaneous

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of state central registry on child abuse and neglect must be obtained for all household members 14 years and older; you must have family stability; you must have a regular source of income that meets your family’s financial needs; and if married, you must have been married at least one year (marriage not a requirement). For more information contact Leilani Johnson at 256-331-5940.

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.

Partnership Banquet

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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 23 Red Bay’s Easter Egg Hunt is set for March 23 at 3 p.m. The event will be held in Bay Tree Park in downtown Red Bay. Children should bring their own collection baskets. The event is free.

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.

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

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Exercise your right to vote in upcoming primary election We Say Editorial Staff

It’s less than a month away now: the Alabama 2024 Primary. Since this is a presidential election year, this will be a big day statewide. It’s important for more than just deciding who will advance in the POTUS race, though. We will also choose several local candidates. Most of us will never run for public office, but making our voices heard on election day is something we can easily do to play our part in the process. As the Alabama Secretary of State’s Office puts it, “The best public policy decisions are formed when there is a diversity of backgrounds, opinions and perspectives represented at the policymaking table. In order for those voices to be heard in the process, we need all eligible Alabamians to vote. Voting is fundamental to our representative democracy, and your civic participation is critical to our success as a state.” Distilled down: Your opinion matters. Local candidates have spent the past weeks and

months meeting constituents, sharing their principles, making promises and getting the word out about why they should be elected. As the campaign days are dwindling, it will soon be the time, they hope, when all that hard work pays off. If you feel underprepared to vote less than three weeks from today, now is the time to rectify that. Use the time left to read up on our local races and state and federal campaigns. As local races are concerned, one opportunity will be the upcoming Bean Dinner at Blue Springs Feb. 24. Blue Springs VFD will host a Candidate Bean Dinner from noon to 4 p.m. at the VFD, 3001 Highway 75, Phil Campbell. The meal will include beans, cornbread, onion and drink for $5. Plates will be served at noon, a cake auction will be held at 1 p.m., and candidate speeches will follow. In addition to knowing the candidates and the issues, you should also make sure you’re ready to vote by checking your registration status and your polling location. Those polling locations do change, on occasion; in the past few years, a few in Franklin County have consolidated. You can check your registration, polling place and more – like elec-

CONTRIBUTED This Saturday is National Random Acts of Kindness Day. tion laws, voter turnout information and sample ballots – at www.sos. alabama.gov/alabamavo t e s / vo t e r / e l e c t i o n information/2024. If you are eligible to vote – if you’re a U.S. citizen, a resident of Alabama, 18 or older by election day, not barred from voting by reason of disqualifying felony conviction and not judged “mentally incompetent”

in a court of law – but you aren’t yet registered to vote, there is still time, but not much. Registration must be completed online by Feb. 19, postmarked by Feb. 17 or hand-delivered by Feb. 16. Local election officials include Anita Scott, Barry Moore and Shannon Oliver. For more information or assistance call the Board of Registrars office at 256-332-8849.

National day reminds us to show kindness She Says María Camp Councilmember Place #2 Jeff McAlister

Councilmember Place #3 Luke Childers

Managing Editor This Saturday is the annual National Random Acts of Kindness Day. If

you’re unfamiliar with the concept, you may be wondering exactly what a random act of kindness is. Scott Adams said there’s “no such thing as a small act of kindness” because “every act creates a ripple with no logical end.” It’s about being more mindful of what we can do, large or small, to be kind as we go about our

day, whether that’s writing a note, sending a card, buying a meal, helping someone figure out a problem, offering encouragement or paying a compliment. Mark Twain described kindness as “a language in which the deaf can hear and the blind can see.” Perhaps we can all take a little more time to keep these thoughts in mind,

not just on a special day, but every day. Every little bit makes a difference.

February is American Heart Month, opportunity to focus on kindness

She Says Councilmember Place #4 Wanda Hacker

Councilmember Place #5 Denieta Cantrell

The Vina Town Council meets at Vina Town Hall, 7111 Hwy 19 in Vina, on the first Monday of the month at 7 p.m. For more information, call 256-3564996 or email townvina@yahoo.com. Mail can be sent to The Town of Vina, P.O. Box 6, Vina, AL. 35593.

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Susie Hovater Malone Lifestyles Columnist

It’s February…the month that provides an opportunity for people to come together to acknowledge events including Valentine’s Day, American Heart Month and Random Acts of Kindness Day. In 1964, President Lyndon B. Johnson issued the first proclamation declaring February as American Heart Month. Each year, organizations around the country help promote American Heart Month by bringing attention to what steps to take in prevention of this deadly disease. People support American Heart Month by participating in National Wear Red Day to raise awareness about cardio-

vascular disease, signing proclamations, making donations to the American Heart Association or sponsoring health and wellness walk fundraisers. The GFWC Book Lovers Study Club recognizes American Heart Month in February each year by giving programs on how to prevent heart disease. Some of these tips include eating healthy, being more physically active, keeping a healthy weight, giving up smoking and keeping blood pressure under control. The members also participate in the National Wear Red Day and wear Red to the February club meeting. This year, the Book Lovers combined both American Heart Month and Random Acts of Kindness Day. Valentine’s Day kicks off Random Acts of Kindness Day which is held each year

on February 17. It originated in 1995 in Denver, Colorado. The idea behind this celebration is to make the world a little brighter and better through little and simple kind gestures, words and actions. The Book Lovers clubwomen selected visiting the elderly residents of the Country Cottage for their acts of kindness. Gayle McAlister and Ginger Saylor were hostesses and coordinated the meeting. The members held a Bingo party and donated bags of candy, Valentine cards, lotion, soaps and hand towels as gifts. Everyone enjoyed the bingo party,

and the gift recipients expressed their appreciation. Other ideas for acts of kindness to brighten someone’s day include: Give sincere compliments to friends, family or even strangers. Help a neighbor with tasks like mowing the lawn or grocery shopping. Volunteer time at local charities, shelters or community events to make a positive impact. Donate to charitable organizations. Send an encouraging email to a colleague. Let someone merge while in traffic. Pay it forward--when you’re in a drive-thru, pay for the order of the person behind you. Do we need to be reminded to show acts of kindness? Surely not! Each day is an opportunity to show kindness that can make the world a little brighter!

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• North Russellville Baptist Church, 1401 Waterloo Ave., Russellville, 256-332-0115 • Oakwood Baptist Church, Spruce Pine, 256-332-9485 • One Accord Baptist Church, 5550 Highway 524 W., Russellville • Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, County Road 22, 256-3327020 • Pleasant Ridge Missionary Baptist Church #2, 1570 Highway 48, Russellville • Pilot Hill Missionary Baptist Church, 5 Highway 19, Vina • Red Bay Freewill Baptist Church, Highway 24 E., Red Bay, 256-356-9220 • Rockwood Baptist Church, County Road 36, Russellville • Siloam Baptist Church, Highway 60, Russellville, 256-331-9502 • South Side Baptist Church, Highway 43 S., Russellville, 256-332-4326, pastor Roger Kennedy • Tharptown Baptist Church, County Road 48, Russellville, 256-332-0063 • Waco Baptist Church, 31141 Highway 724, Russellville • West Highland Baptist Church, 814 W. Limestone St., Russellville. Sun. School 10 a.m., Sun. worship 11 a.m., Pastor Lloyd Griffus, 256-810-9398 • CATHOLIC • Good Shepherd Catholic Church, 1700 N. Jackson Ave., Russellville, 256-3324861 CHURCH OF CHRIST • Centerview Church of Christ, 3434 Highway 58, Russellville • Eastside Church of Christ, Highway 24 E., Red Bay • Eastside Church of Christ, 15820 Highway 243, Russellville • Gravel Hill Church of Christ, 1201 Nix Road, Phil Campbell, 205-993-4338 • Isbell Church of Christ, County Road 36, Russellville • North Highlands Church of Christ, corner of Jackson Avenue/Hemlock Street, Russellville, 256-332-3315 • Polk Street Church of Christ, Polk Street west of Washington Ave., Russellville, 256-332-5533 • Russellville Church of Christ, 15130 U.S. Highway 43, Russellville • Spruce Pine Church of Christ, 88 Scharnagel Road, Spruce Pine, 256-291-5694 • Tharptown Church of Christ, 5071 Highway 48, Russellville, 256-328-1232 • Washington Avenue Church of Christ, 311 S. Washington Ave., Russellville • CHURCH OF GOD • Cornerstone Church of God, 901 4th Ave. SW, Red Bay, pastor Rick Bradley, 205454-3333; Sunday School 9:45 a.m., worship 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m., Wednesday 6:30 p.m. • Church of God of Prophecy, Highway 24 W., Russellville • Church of God, Seventh Day, Highway 5, Phil Campbell • Hope Central, 4327 Broad St., Phil Campbell, 256-8103087 • New Life Tabernacle Pentecostal Church of God, 714 Sockwell Ave., Russellville • Phil Campbell Church of God of Prophecy, Highway 5, Phil Campbell • Russellville Church of God, Highway 43, Russellville, 256-332-7176

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mit a controlled substance crime. The FCSO lists Brandon Clark, 28, of Russellville, booking number 254, booking date Feb. 7, 1:07 p.m., with the charge of Possession of a controlled substance. All suspects should be presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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Red Bay, Belgreen basketball. See page B2.

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PHOTOS BY BRANNON KING

The Golden Tigers celebrate after winning the area tournament over Lawrence County.

Russellville boys win basketball area and sub-region on the way to Wallace State

By Brannon King For the FCT

The Russellville Golden Tigers had a busy week on the basketball court as the varsity boys and girls both played in the area tournament finals and then advanced to face tough competition in the sub-regional round in Class 5A of the AHSAA.

BOYS Russellville’s boys hosted the area tournament, and the Golden Tigers earned the area championship for the the fourth consecutive season with a 77-66 win over the Lawrence County Red Devils on Feb. 7. RHS led 38-25 at the half and held a 55-41 advantage after three quarters of action. LCHS tried to rally in the game’s final period, but the Golden Tigers held on for the win. EJ King and Malachi Duncan had 17 points each to lead Russellville in scoring. Gavin Hyde added 14 and KJ Murray scored 12. Jah Williams had eight points, Bralynn Vincent returned to the court after missing a few games and scored six and

Mike Young scored three. Russellville hosted the sub-regional round versus Wenonah High School on Feb. 10, and the Golden Tigers slayed the Dragons by a 79-63 final score. With the win, the RHS boys advanced to play in the Northwest Regional at Wallace State in Hanceville for the second consecutive year for the first time in school history since the current playoff format was put into place beginning with the 1993-1994 season. The two teams played a fast-paced game with Russellville holding a 56-54 lead going into the fourth quarter. The Golden Tigers then outdid Wenonah 23-9 in the game’s final period to seal the victory and become one of only 16 teams remaining in the 5A playoffs. EJ King led RHS with 27 points. Malachi Duncan added 18 and KJ Murray scored 11. Mike Young, Jah Williams and Bralynn Vincent all had six points each, while Gavin Hyde scored five. “What a game,” Russellville head coach Patrick Odom said after

the sub-regional win. “I’ve got to thank our people. We packed it out, and what a fun atmosphere. Wenonah is a great team. We beat an elite basketball team that has athleticism and size.” The RHS squad earned a trip back to Wallace State, and it took a team effort. “When you look at the teams playing in the Northwest Region bracket, this is hard. Everytime you win, at least for a minute, you better enjoy it because everybody is really good, everybody has a chance and everybody has great athletes. Credit goes to our guys, we’re back and hopefully we can draw from the experience of going there and find a way to keep winning the next 32 minutes,” Odom added.

GIRLS The Russellville girls went to West Point on Feb. 6 and fell to the Lady Warriors 56-37 in the area tournament championship game. Ella Copeland led RHS with 11 points. Jacey Moore and Desiree Medina each scored seven and Jemma Moore added

Malachi Duncan has the basketball for RHS during sub-region action. four. Avery Watts and Laila Hill finished with two points apiece. With the area winner and runner-up both advancing, the Lady Golden Tigers went to the sub-region round for the first time since 2012. On Feb. 9, Russellville traveled to Pleasant Grove and fell to the defending 5A state champions by a 61-25 score. The Lady Golden Tigers finished the season with a record of 11-15.

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Leading RHS in scoring versus the Lady Spartans was Ella Copeland with 12 points. Jacey Moore and Aleah Bonman had four points each while Avery Watts and Jemma Moore scored two apiece. Laila Hill also entered the scoring column with one point. “Overall, the girls fought and got better every week,” Russellville head coach Jermaine Groce said about the season. The three RHS seniors on this

year’s team were Avery Watts, Jacey Moore and Desiree Medina. Groce said he is proud of the foundation that they laid for the teams to come. “Hopefully, we can either hold serve and advance to sub-region again next year or we take the next step and advance to Wallace. I’m super-proud of all our girls and a lot of good things happened this year,” Groce said. “It just didn’t end-up the way we wanted.”

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Red Bay basketball team wins sixth straight area title.

Red Bay wins sixtraight area title, advances to regional By Bart Moss For the FCT The Red Bay Tigers beat the Sulligent Blue Devils 67-53 to win their sixth straight area title, afterwards defeating Whitesburg Christian 61-38 in subregion play to advance to the Northwest

Regional. The Tigers will play Mars Hill on Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at Wallace State Community College. In the area championship game, Lawson Glover led Red Bay to the 67-53 win over Sulligent. Glover scored 24 points, including nine in a big second quarter for the Tigers and eight

points in the third. Red Bay led Sulligent 17-15 at the end of the first quarter. The Tigers, fueled by Lawson’s nine points, outscored the Blue Devils 24-10 in the second quarter. Red Bay, again led by Lawson, outpaced Sulligent 16-11 in the third quarter to take a 57-36 lead

in the third quarter. Holden Inmon followed Glover with 13 points and Cody Carnes with 10 points. Ty Reynolds added seven points, Gage Edgmon five points, Brayden Tabbs three points, Kennedy Wilemon two points, Conner Humphres two points and Ethan McCoy

one point. In subregion play, Red Bay breezed past Whitesburg Christian. The Tigers led 16-12 at the end of the first quarter and 30-16 at halftime. A big second half by Lawson Glover and Cody Carnes put the game away for the Tigers. Glover

scored 16 of his game-high 18 points in the second half. Carnes hit three of his five three-pointers in the fourth quarter. Carnes ended the game with 17 points. Ty Reynolds added 14 points, Gage Edgmon seven points, Holden Inmon four points and Conner Humphres one point.

Belgreen girls advance to regionals By Bart Moss For the FCT The Belgreen Bulldogs won the Class 1A Area, 14 tournament for the fourth straight year, beating Hackleburg 46-38. Belgreen followed that by beating Hubbertville 50-31 in subregion play to advance to the Northwest Regional tournament. Belgreen faces Meek today at 3 p.m. at Wallace State Community College in Hanceville. If they win, they will play the winner of Shoals Christian/ Marion County Feb. 19 at 3 p.m. for a chance to go to the Final Four in Birmingham. In the area championship game, Belgreen withstood a fight from rival Hackleburg and won the game from the free throw line, going 17-for-20 as a team. Belgreen led Hackleburg 13-10 at the end of the first quarter. Both teams scored 10 points each in the second, giving Belgreen a three-point halftime lead, 23-20. The Bulldogs increased their lead by one point in the third to 35-31. Down the stretch, Belgreen’s success at the line gave them the advantage. Dacota Green led Belgreen with 18 points, going 9-for-10 from the free throw stripe. Bryn Scott, Isabella Tate and Makenna Fisher scored six points each. Alayana Tate and Carson Hovater added five points each.

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Belgreen girls advance to basketball regionals. In the subregion game, free thows again made the difference late in the game. Belg reen and Hubbertville were knotted at 7-7 at the end of the first quarter, and the Bulldogs held a two-point advantage at halftime, 17-15. Belgreen dominated the third quarter, outscoring the Lions 15-7 to take a 32-22 lead into the final quarter. Belgreen outscored Hubbertville 22-9 in the fourth quarter

and went 16-for-21 at the free throw line to seal the win. Dacota Green and Makenna Fisher led the Bulldogs with 15 points and 13 points respectively. Bryn Scott added nine points, Lilliana Willingham six points, Isabella Tate four points, Morgan Lauderdale three points, Carson Hovater three points and Lily Green one point. BOYS After going 11-17 last season, Belgreen coach Marty Cooper may have done his best high school coaching job so far, lead-

ing the Bulldogs to the Class 1A, Area 15 championship and a final record of 18-8. Belgreen beat Hackleburg 45-36 to win the area, but fell to Lynn 50-38 in subregion play, ending the Bulldogs’ season. In the area championship game, Belgreen jumped on Hackleburg from the start, taking a 15-4 first quarter lead. The Panthers battled back, outscoring the Bulldogs 9-4 in the second quarter to cut Belgreen’s lead to 19-13 at halftime. The Bulldogs extended their lead to 29-19 at the end of the third quar-

Belgreen boys win area, fall in subregion play.

ter. Both teams scored 16 points each in the fourth quarter as Belgreen held on to the win. Jonathan Mendoza led Belgreen with 17 points, scoring seven in the first quarter and six in the third. Will King added nine points. Braycen Johnson, the Bulldogs’ leading scorer, was held in check until the fourth quarter when he scored six of his eight points. Landon Cox also scored the bulk of his points in the fourth quarter, scoring six of his seven points. Alex Guidry and Hunter Woodruff added two points each.

In subregion play, Belgreen played from behind much of the game. The Bulldogs trailed Lynn 13-10 at the end of the first quarter and 30-22 at halftime. The Bears extended their lead to 36-27 at the end of the third quarter and pulled away in the fourth. Will King and Jonathan Mendo za led Belgreen with nine points. Braycen Johnson added seven points, Alex Guidry five points, Landon Cox four points, Ben Wilkins three points, Gave Estrada two points and Jake Dill one point.

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PUBLIC NOTICE Pursuant to Section 17-7-5, the Code of Alabama, 1975, as amended, the public is hereby notified that a Primary Election will be held on March 5, 2024 from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., to elect a candidate from the list of candidates shown below. Barry Moore Judge of Probate Franklin County

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RYAN L. BINKLEY

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RUSSELLVILLE HIGH SCHOOL John Dugan Beverly Atkins Randy Hester Debbie Beason Cathy Payne

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Job Description: The Lifestyle Coordinator will be responsible for managing content for the paper’s Lifestyle pages, including local stories, columns, calendar items, briefs and press releases. The job also includes the pagination of the daily editorial page, and making last-minute corrections and changes to the YourLife pages and other special sections.

Requirements: We need an energetic, inquisitive and productive professional with excellent planning, reporting and writing skills. The right candidate must be familiar with the Adobe InDesign program; have experience in handling Associated Press and feature service copy; have strong editing skills; and be capable of providing web updates and tweets. Ability to consistently meet established writing deadlines is a must. The successful candidate will need a college degree or equivalent experience, a passion for journalism, a reputation for quality and integrity, and the planning skills necessary to provide section budgets for each day of publication.

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JOB OPENING The Russellville Housing Authority is currently accepting applications for the following position:

Housing Manager Job Description and Application may be picked up at the Russellville Housing Authority Central Office 73 Flippen Street Russellville, AL 35653 Office Hours Monday through Thursday 7:00am until 5:00pm Applications will be accepted until the close of business Thursday February 15, 2024

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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. 434-917-4678 Decatur area.

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HOME FOR SALE BY OWNER, 133 Talisman Dr., Florence. $219,900. No rent to own or owner finance, 1,850 +/- sq. ft., 3 bdrm., 2 full ba., unfinished basement, additional freestanding garage, new roof Oct. 2023, Call or text 256-648-1703

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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 Estate Sales

FLORENCE: INDOOR ESTATE SALE Old Hickory Subdivision 205 Julie Court Sat. 2/17 7-7, Rain or Shine! furniture, books, tools, kitchenware, linens, electronics, framed art, holiday decor, collectibles, toys, No pre-sales Cash only. Garage & Yard Sales

FLORENCE: INDOOR YARD SALE 2578 Hough Rd., More Items and New Prices! Come to end of drive in Regency Gold Townhouses. Wed., Thurs., & Fri., 9am-4pm Firewood & Fuel

FIREWOOD FOR SALE! All Hardwood, cured, split, dry stored, 16 to 18 inches long. You Haul $80 per truckload 256-7620696. 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

BORDER COLLIE PUPPIES, 6 weeks, pure bred, $150. 256-476-5544 Danville CHIHUAHUA PUPPIES, REGISTERED AND full blooded; females, $735, males, $630. Call Ralph 256-303-2406. We deliver!

F1B STANDARD GOLDENDOODLES READY for their forever homes! These would make great family pets! Contact 1-256-8606364 FRENCH BULLDOG PUPPIES. For more information call or text 931-332-6276 OLDE ENGLISH BULLDOGGE PUPPIES Four males and three females to choose from. Registered through IOEBA. Ready by Valentines Day, $1,200, 256-368-5222 Florence SIX WEEK OLD BELGIAN MALINOIS PUPPIES Father is full blooded AKC registered male. First shots and wormed, 2 males, 5 females. $500 each. 256-3985990 Sheffield TWO MALE YORKIES $700 each SHIHTZUS and POOCHONS $500 each, SHEPHERD DOODLES $200 each CKC Registered, 1st and 2nd shots, and wellness checks 256-200-0310

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Auto Parts & Service

WANTED DEAD OR ALIVE! Junk batteries, $5 each. Ranger Battery Co. 426 Royal Avenue. 256-766-0473 Autos For Sale

2013 FORD TAURUS Loaded, with everything. Excellent condition inside and out. A bargain at $7000 obo 256-702-6210 Leighton ‘57 STUDEBAKER: SILVER HAWK. Red and White Mostly Restored 350 Chevy engine. New interior, Vintage air. Garage Kept. Located in Killen AL $13,500 931224-0606 FORD: FUSION SEL, 2012 $9,950. V6 Leather, Sunroof, rearview camera, alloy wheels with new tires, just serviced excellent condition 256-527-2125

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HONDA: ACCORD, 2012 $11,950. LX One owner Four door. White… tan interior. Just serviced. Excellent condition Call 256527-2125 NISSAN: ALTIMA SR, 2016 $13,950. Only 87k miles, pearl white, full power, alloy wheels, rearview camera, just serviced 256-527-2125

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DEAD OR ALIVE Junk Batteries $5.00 each Ranger Battery Co. 426 S. Royal Ave., Florence, AL 256-766-0473 Sport Utility Vehicles 2018 GMC TERRAIN SUV, one owner, heated seats, navigation, power hatch, remote start, white with black interior, trailer, hitch. 2.0 turbo engine, always garaged, Asking $19,000 256-394-4462

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Public Notice ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS WASHINGTON AVE. KITCHEN RENO 2024 FOR THE RUSSELLVILLE HOUSING AUTHORITY RUSSELLVILLE, ALABAMA PROJECT NO. 24-05 Sealed bid proposals will be received for the above referenced project by Mr. Omar Tompkins, Executive Director at the office of the Russellville Housing Authority, 73 Flippen Street, Russellville, AL 35653 until 10:00 AM, March 7th, 2024, then opened and read aloud. The project shall consist of the Renovation of 25 kitchens at the Washington Ave. Apartments. Including new cabinets, new flooring, painting other misc. improvements. A Pre-Bid Meeting and on-site review will begin at the Russellville Housing Authority located at 73 Flippen Street, Russellville, AL 35653 on February 29th, 2024 at 10:00 AM. All General Contractors interested in bidding are strongly urged to attend the meeting. Please note that the drawings require the renovation site be reviewed prior to placing a bid. This opportunity will be provided on this day or will otherwise have to be scheduled with the Housing Authority maintenance staff, prior to the bid date. The contract shall be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder in accordance with the rules, regulations and polices of the Housing Authority, and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and State of Alabama Bid Laws. Only Contractors who are properly licensed in accordance with criteria established by the State Licensing Board for General Contractors under Provision of Title 34, Chapter 8, Code of Alabama, 1975, as amended, will be considered for bidding the work. All bidders shall show such evidence by clearly displaying their current license number on the outside of the sealed envelope in which the proposal is delivered. And a Copy of the Bidders License must be included with their bid paperwork. Licensing required by local municipalities shall be obtained prior to the execution of the construction contract. Bids must be submitted on proposal forms furnished by the Architect within the project manual or copies thereof. No bid may be withdrawn after scheduled closing for receipt of bids for a period of thirty (30) days. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive informalities. Along with proposal forms, Bidders shall include all required documents as indicated in the Project Manuel. A certified check or Bid Bond payable to the Housing Authority in an amount not less than five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid, must accompany the bidder’s proposal. Performance and statutory labor and material payment bonds will be required at the signing of the Contract and the costs of the bonds shall be included in the Contractors Proposal. Other required bid-

ding documents can be identified by reviewing the project manual and specifications. Contractors are required to comply with the requirements of Section 3 for new employment, training, and contracting opportunities found in Title 24, CFR 135. Construction Documents are anticipated to be released by February 21, 2024. Plans, Specifications and Contract Documents will be made available via the following process: Electronic images of the documents may be downloaded and printed by General Contractors, Sub Contractors and/ or Suppliers. To obtain documents contact the Architect at jay@evansarchitecturaldesign.com and request documents, identifying the project name and number above. You must also provide your company name, address, person of contact, phone #, and email address.

feet to the point of beginning being in the SE ¼ of the NW ¼, Section 28, Township 6 South, Range 11 West, in Franklin County. AL. Said sale is made for the purpose of paying the mortgage debt and cost of foreclosure and will be conducted by McDowell & Beason, P.C., Attorneys at Law, P. O. Box 818, Russellville, Alabama. This sale will be made subject to any existing Junior Federal Tax Liens and unpaid ad valorem taxes, if any. Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure proceedings. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process. CB&S BANK RUSSELLVILLE, ALABAMA Mortgagee

3rd Party websites posting plans are not endorsed by the Architect, AND the Architect is unable to monitor, confirm and maintain websites that are beyond his control. All current information and Addendums shall be posted to a web share platform with the access link and notifications being distributed to those who have requested documents and provide their information to the Architect. The Architect will not manage printing and shipping of construction documents.

McDOWELL & BEASON, P.C. ATTORNEYS AT LAW P. O. BOX 818 RUSSELLVILLE, ALABAMA 35653 256/332-1660

All Request for Information (RFI’s) and Product Substitution Requests regarding the bid documents shall be sent and addressed thru the following e-mail account: jay@evansarchitecturaldesign.com. The Architect cannot guarantee completion inquires via telephone. All email correspondence must be accompanied with the corresponding completed RFI or Substitution Form, found with-in the Project Manual. For a guaranteed response, all Inquires must be made no later than 7 days prior to scheduled bid opening.

MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NOTICE

Mr. Omar Tompkins, Executive Director The Russellville Housing Authority, 73 Flippen Street, Russellville, AL 35653 Architect: Jay Evans Evans Architectural Design 1823 27th Avenue South Homewood, Alabama 35209 02/14/24, 02/21/24, 02/28/24 ADID 582468 MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NOTICE Default having been made in the terms of that mortgage executed on the 24th day of February, 2017, by EVELYN C. WILLIAMS, an unmarried individual, to CB&S Bank, Russellville, Alabama, which said mortgage is recorded in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Franklin County, Alabama, in Mortgage Book 795, Page 467, and default continuing and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the following described property will be sold to the highest bidder for cash, in front of the Courthouse doors of said County, during the legal hours of sale, on the 1st day of March, 2024. The property located in Franklin County, Alabama, and described in said mortgage is as follows, to wit: Commence at the SW corner of SW ¼ of NE ¼ of Section 28 Township 6 South, Range 11 West; which point is 3/4 Inch galvanized pipe 3 feet long driven flush with pavement in Tharptown Highway and from this commencing point, run North 4 degrees 47 minutes West 31 feet and 5 inches to a stake on the Northerly boundary of said highway right of way; thence run Westerly along the Northerly line of said Tharptown Highway a distance of 335 feet to a point designated by an iron pipe driven Into the ground; thence North 4 degrees 47 minutes West 210 feet to a point; thence Westerly parallel with the Northerly line to said Tharptown Highway, a distance of 100 feet to a point; thence South 4 degrees 47 minutes East 210 feet to the Northerly line of the said Tharptown Highway, thence Easterly, along the North line of said Highway a distance of 100 f f

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Default having been made in the terms of that mortgage executed on the 17th day of December, 2014, by Cecilee Hope Fisher, an unmarried individual, to CB&S Bank, Russellville, Alabama, which said mortgage is recorded in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Franklin County, Alabama, in Mortgage Book 771, Page 291, and default continuing and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the following described property will be sold to the highest bidder for cash, in front of the courthouse doors of said County, during the legal hours of sale, on the 1st day of March, 2024. The property located in Franklin County, Alabama, and described in said mortgage is as follows, to wit: A tract of land in the NW ¼ of the NE ¼ of Section 28, Township 6 South, Range 11 West, Franklin County, Alabama, more particularly described as follows, to-wit: To find the point of beginning, commence at the SW corner of said NW ¼ of said NE ¼, and run thence North 4 degrees 57 minutes West for 218.8 feet to a point; thence run North 68 degrees 38 minutes East for 185 feet to a point; run thence South 21 degrees 22 minutes East for 20 feet to the point of beginning, continue thence South 21 degrees 22 minutes East for 260 feet to a point; run thence North 68 degrees 38 minutes East for 314.7 feet to a point on the Westwardly line of Hillandale Drive; run thence North 27 degrees 28 minutes West along said Hillandale Drive for 180.52 feet to the P.C. of a fixed radius curve to the left having a radius of 391.98 feet; run thence in a Northwestwardly direction along said curve for a distance of 82.63 feet to a point; run thence South 68 degrees 38 minutes West for 277.74 feet to the point of beginning. Said tract contains 1.67 acres, more or less. Subject to power line easements.

McDOWELL & BEASON, P.C. ATTORNEYS AT LAW P. O. BOX 818 RUSSELLVILLE, ALABAMA 35653 256/332-1660

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.

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02/07/24, 02/14/24, 02/21/24 ADID 582473 PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION

ESTATE OF HOWARD CLINTON LEWIS, JR., DECEASED Case# 24-0010 PROBATE COURT OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, ALABAMA Letters Testamentary of said deceased having been granted to DEBRA LEWIS GASTON , as Executrix of the Last Will & Testament, of HOWARD CLINTON LEWIS , JR., deceased, on the 30th 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.

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 NOTICE ESTATE OF BETTY JO ANN WHITE SUDDITH, DECEASED Case# 24-0017 PROBATE COURT OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, ALABAMA Letters of Administration of said deceased having been granted to CURTIS SUDDITH, as Administrator, of the Estate of BETTY JO ANN WHITE SUDDITH, deceased, on the 9th day of February, 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. 02/14/24, 02/21/24, 02/28/24 ADID 583491

PUBLIC NOTICE ESTATE OF HENRY DOUGLAS STREETMAN, JR., DECEASED Case# 24-0014 PROBATE COURT OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, ALABAMA Letters of Administration of said deceased having been granted to TERESA NELSON, as Administratrix, of the Estate of HENRY DOUGLAS STREETMAN, JR., deceased, on the 1st day of February, 2024, by Honorable Barry Moore, Judge of Probate Court of Franklin C

02/07/24, 02/14/24, 02/21/24 ADID 581661 PUBLIC NOTICE ESTATE OF JAMES ESSRA MILLER, DECEASED Case# 24-0012 PROBATE COURT OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, ALABAMA Letters Testamentary of said deceased having been granted to JAMES WESLEY MILLER , as Executor of the Last Will & Testament, of JAMES ESSRA MILLER, deceased, on the 30th 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. 02/07/24, 02/14/24, 02/21/24 ADID 581656 PUBLIC NOTICE ESTATE OF JANET S. MYERS, DECEASED Case# 24-0007 PROBATE COURT OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, ALABAMA Letters Testamentary of said deceased having been granted to James Cook, as Executor of the Last Will & Testament, of Janet S. Myers, deceased, on the 23rd 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. 02/07/24, 02/14/24, 02/21/24 ADID 581667 PUBLIC NOTICE ESTATE OF JOHN DAVID JOLLY, DECEASED Case# 24-0011 PROBATE COURT OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, ALABAMA Letters Testamentary of said deceased having been granted to GINGER E. JOLLY , as Executrix of the Last Will & Testament, of JOHN DAVID JOLLY, deceased, on the 30th day of

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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.

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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. 02/07/24, 02/14/24, 02/21/24 ADID 581647 PUBLIC NOTICE

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ESTATE OF LORETTA MILLER, DECEASED Case# 24-0013 PROBATE COURT OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, ALABAMA Letters Testamentary of said deceased having been granted to JAMES WESLEY MILLER , as Executor of the Last Will & Testament, of LORETTA MILLER, deceased, on the 30th day of January, 2024, by Honorable Barry Moore, Judge of Probate C f C

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 f C f

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 ESTATE OF THOMAS POUNDERS., DECEASED Case# 24-0015 PROBATE COURT OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, ALABAMA NOTICE OF FILING OF PETITION FOR DISTRIBUTION OF SMALL ESTATE Pursuant to the Code of Alabama, Section 43-2-692 (b) (7) notice is hereby given that the undersigned, Earl Pounders, has petitioned the Probate Court of Franklin County, Alaf

February 14, 2024 bama, for a summary distribution of the estate of Thomas Pounders, deceased. All persons having claims against said estate or grounds as to why the petition should not be granted are hereby required to present the same within time allowed by law or the same will be barred. 02/14/24 ADID 583173 PUBLIC NOTICE ESTATE OF WILLODEAN O. CRADDOCK, DECEASED Case# 24-0016 PROBATE COURT OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, ALABAMA Letters Testamentary of said deceased having been granted to PAT HARDIN, as Executrix of the Last Will & Testament, of WILLODEAN O. CRADDOCK, deceased, on the 9th day of February, 2024, by Honorable Barry Moore, Judge of Probate C f C

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. 02/14/24, 02/21/24, 02/28/24 ADID 583317 STATE OF ALABAMA

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BY THE GOVERNOR WHEREAS the Alabama Legislature at its 2023 Second Special Session enacted Act No. 2023-562 (SB3), proposing an amendment to the Constitution of Alabama of 2022; WHEREAS, in conformity with Section 284 of the Constitution of Alabama of 2022, as amended, the Legislature has ordered an election by the qualified electors of the state upon such proposed amendment; and WHEREAS notice of this election, together with the

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proposed amendment, is required by law to be given by proclamation of the Governor, which shall be published once a week for at least four successive weeks immediately preceding the day appointed for the election; NOW, THEREFORE, I, Kay Ivey, as Governor of the State of Alabama, do hereby give notice, direct, and proclaim that on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, an election will be held in the State of Alabama in the manner and form provided by law upon the following proposed amendment to the Constitution of 2022 of the State of Alabama: AMENDMENT PROPOSED BY ACT NO. 2023-562 “Section 71.01 (A) The following words and phrases, whenever used in this amendment, shall have the following respective meanings: “Basic Appropriations” means, with respect to any regular session of the legislature, such appropriations as the legislature may deem appropriate for the expenditures by the state during the ensuing budget period for the ordinary expenses of the executive, legislative and judicial departments branches of the state, for payment of the public debt, and for education (excluding, however, any item within the scope of the foregoing that is at the time provided for by a continuing appropriation or otherwise). “Budget Period” means a fiscal year of the state or such period other than [a] a fiscal year as may hereafter be fixed by law as the period with respect to which state budgets are prepared and state appropriations are made. (B) On or before the second legislative day of each regular session of the legislature, beginning with the first reg ular session after January 1, 1983, the governor shall transmit to the legislature for its consideration a proposed budget for the then next ensuing budget period. (C) The duty of the legislature at any regular session to make the basic appropriations for any budget period that will commence before the first day of any succeeding regular session shall be paramount; and, accordingly, beginning with the first regular session held after January 1, 1983, no bill (other than a bill making any of the basic appropriations) shall be signed by either the presiding officer of the house or senate and transmitted to the other house until bills making the basic appropriations for the then ensuing budget period shall have been signed by the presiding officer of each house of the legislature in accordance with Section 66 of this Constitution and presented to the governor in accordance with Section 125 of this Constitution; provided, that this paragraph (C) shall not affect the passage of local laws or local constitutional amendments, the adoption of resolutions, or the conduct of any other legislative functions that do not require a third reading; and provided further, that following adoption, by vote of either house of not less than threefifths of a quorum present, of a resolution declaring that the provisions of this paragraph (C) shall not be applicable in that house to a particular bill, which shall be specified in said resolution by number and title, the bill so specified may proceed to final passage therein. (D) Upon the signing and presentation to the governor in accordance with the said Sections 66 and 125 of bills making the basic appropriations, the provisions of the foregoing paragraph (C) prohibiting the final passage of bills in the house and senate (other than bills making any part of the basic appropriations) shall cease to be effective and shall not be revived or become again effective as a result of (i) the subsequent legislative history of any bill so signed and presented, including any veto, return with executive amendment, or any other action, or failure to act, by either the governor or the legislature under the provisions of the said Section 125; or (ii) a determination, by either judicial decree or opinion of the justices of the Alabama Supreme Court, that any bill so signed and presented is wholly or in part invalid. (E) The legislature may, by statute or rule, make such further provisions for the timely passage of bills making the basic appropriations as are not inconsistent with the provisions of this Constitution. (F) Nothing contained herein shall be construed as requiring the legislature to make any appropriation not otherwise required by this Constitution to be made. (G) Notwithstanding any provision of this amendment, any resolution authorizing the consideration of a bill proposing a local law adopted before November 8, 2016March 5, 2024, that conformed to the rules of either body of the Legislature at the time it was adopted, is ratified, approved, validated, and confirmed, and the application of any such resolution is effective from the date of original adoption.” FURTHER, I proclaim and direct that this proclamation shall be published once a week for the four successive weeks immediately preceding Tuesday, March 5, 2024, in every county as required by law. 02/07/24, 02/14/24, 02/21/24, 02/28/24 ADID 582417

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Tharptown student signs with Calhoun

By Bart Moss For the FCT Tharptown High School’s Jessie Mitchell became the school’s first male athlete to sign an athletic scholarship when he signed with Calhoun Community College to run cross country last week. Mitchell has run cross country for several years at Tharptown. He finished in the top ten in every regular season race and finished in first place at the Athens Bible Invitational meet. “Just being around Jessie for half the season, it was easy to see his love for the sport of cross country,” said Darrel Baker, who took over in the middle of the year when Joseph Brown took the Northwest Shoals Community College cross country job. All his success came from hard work and effort,” added Baker. “He deserves a lot of credit for helping us reach the state finals this year.”

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Tharptown’s Jessie Mitchell signs with Calhoun Community College.

RHS senior chosen as Bryant-Jordan Region 8 Scholar winner By Brannon King For the FCT

Russellville High School senior studentathlete Avery Watts was recently chosen as the 2024 Bryant-Jordan Region 8 Scholar winner. Watts first received the honor of being the Bryant-Jordan scholar representing RHS and then was named scholar for AHSAA Class 5A, Area 15, and was later announced as the winner for Class 5A, Region 8. The program gives scholarships for both the Scholar-Athlete Award and the Achievement Award. “It’s an honor,” Watts said about getting to represent Russellville High School in addition to the area and region. “I didn’t expect to make it this far because there’s so many amazing student-athletes in the area. I’m excited to be able to go.” The Bryant-Jordan Student-Athlete Scholarship Program was named after Paul “Bear” Bryant and Ralph “Shug” Jordan and shares a partnership with the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame and the Alabama High School Athletic Association. According to the program’s website, “The Scholar-Athlete Award honors high school seniors who are both superior athletes and outstanding students. Selection considerations include: scholastic standing, sport involvement, athletic honors, student

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high school.” The 39th annual awards ceremony is scheduled for April 15 at the Sheraton Hotel ballroom in Birmingham. During the ceremony, overall winners will be named for the ScholarAthlete and Achievement Awards.

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Phil Campbell girls capture seventh straight area title, fall in subregion.

Phil Campbell girls capture seventh straight area title, fall in subregion

By Bart Moss For the Franklin County Times

The Phil Campbell B o b c at s c ap t u re d their seventh straight area title, beating the Danville Hawks 54-50. The Bobcats fell in subregion play for the second straight year, this time to Childersburg, 50-36. In the 3A, Area 15 championship, Phil Campbell controlled the game from the opening

tip, jumping out to a 14-11 lead in the first quarter. The Bobcats extended their lead to 34-27 at halftime. Phil Campbell built up a ten point lead by the end of the third quarter, 47-37. The Bobcats had to hold off a late Danville surge where the Hawks outscored Phil Campbell 13-7 in the final period of play. Macy Hardy and Leela Baker led Phil Campbell with 19 points and 18 points respec-

tively. Ayla Stowe and Hannah Welborn scored eight points each. Sidda Rogers finished with one point. In subregion play, Phil Campbell got off to a hot start, outscoring Childersburg 15-11. After that, it was all Childersburg. The Tigers outscored the Bobcats 39-21 over the remaining three quarters of play. The Bobcats had no answer for Childersburg inside, getting domi-

nated on the boards by Tiger senior Aubry Foy who scored 19 points. Childersburg’s defense also stifled the Bobcats, limiting Phil Campbell to just three second half field goals, all by Hardy. Hardy, who scored her one thousandth career point early in the game, led all scorers with 20 points. Hannah Welborn and Leela Baker scored seven points each. Sidda Rogers finished the game with four points.

Phil Campbell High School’s Macy Hardy scores her one thousandth point.

Russellville Lady Tigers soccer teams win first games of season

By María Camp maria.camp@ franklincountytimes.com

The Russellville Lady Tigers varsity and junior varsity soccer teams started the season off with wins last week on home turf in their season opener games. The varsity team came in 2-0 versus Haleyville, and the junior varsity team, in what constitutes their first win since 2021, kicked their way to victory, scoring 10-0 versus Haleyville. “That was a really big accomplishment for them,” said RHS girls soccer coach Dalany Roberts regarding the JV win. “They’re a very young team, but needless to say, really hard workers, and so, not only was it a win, but it was a mercy rule with 18 minutes left in the game.” On the varsity win, Roberts said playing on that level means “higher intensity,” noting “the competition can be tough.” “Despite that, and we are a young team for varsity as well, having lost several seniors last year who were a really big part of the program, but the girls have had such a wonderful transition into leadership themselves – they just haven’t seen it yet,” she added.

Roberts said they’re “constantly uplifting each other, stepping up, communicating, figuring out what they need to do and how to become better,” noting she’s “really seeing a player-led team this year.” “I want them to find that intrinsic motivation – we are hungry for this as a team – and they felt that the start of the season was a strong one, and I agree with them,” Roberts said. “I think that we’re going to have a really successful season as long as they continue to keep their mentality up and work together like they have been.” The RHS girls varsity team currently has 20 players. “We’re kind of a fluid program,” Roberts continued, “so, as we see fit, we may pull girls up from the JV program. We try to start a good foundation and then build as the season progresses. We’re looking at one to two players that will potentially join us at the varsity level at some point in the season.” The RHS girls junior varsity team currently has 23 players. “I have a fabulous assistant coach, Kathy Sanchez,” Roberts said. “She has really stepped up for the JV program,

The Russellville Lady Tigers soccer teams open their season with wins. and she’s also a former player.” Roberts is in her second season coaching the RHS girls soccer teams. Born and raised in Colorado, she met her husband at UNA, a Red Bay native, in 2013. “The girls are fired up,” she added. “They’ve been putting in the work, including early Saturday

The Russellville Lady Tigers soccer teams open their season with wins.

morning practice. That’s how dedicated they are.

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