ByStaffReports
TheBayTreeCouncil forthePerformingArts inRedBayhasannounced its2024-2025season.“The CrazyQuiltClub,”byPat Cook,willbepresented Nov.7-10,2024,andwillbe directedbyBrittanyFaris. TheFebruaryproduction willbe“MoonOver Buffalo,”byKen Ludwiganddirected byMarkRichardson, Feb.13-16,2025,andwill includedinnerwith everyperformance. Thefinalproduction oftheseasonwillbe “HonkyTonkHissy Fit,”byJones,Hope andWooten,April24-27, 2025,andwillbedirected byScottyKennedy. Themembershipdrivewill beginsoonformembers, patronsandsponsors. Ifyouareinterested inbringingagroupto anyoftheproductions, dinnerisavailablefor Thursdaynight,with othernightsasanoption withenoughattendance. Formoreinformation ongroups,contactBeth Hammockat256-668-0045. Ticketstoallproductions are$10andthemealis $20.
RECORDS
Birthdays
Aug.28
SheryePrice
Aug.29
TimJames
Aug.30
ToshaSwearingen
BartMoss
ShawnDabbs
TimTrapp
MarvinCopeland AmandaCopeland
ToddD.Martin
ToddD.Copeland
Aug.31
JaneForman
JeffForsythe ReginaRogers
Sept.1
TyHamilton
TydeBoyd PeggyJames
Sept.2
YvonneLewis
Sept.3 TrumanScott
Sept.4
JimmieGarrard
HaleyKellerGilley
ChrissyPalmer SherrieCummings
Sept.5 AndreaWilliams
CatherineHyde
MaggiePinkard
BlakeReed
HalWood
JessicaMcSpadden
Sept.6
MelissaSaint EllyseStrickland
Sept.7
ScottDaniel DavidStewart
Sept.8
BrettBorden
SusieHovaterMalone
JohnT.Watkins
SamWarf BrianCummings
Sept.9
AndreaWilliams
SaraBingham
TerryBolton
AubreyE.Terry
F.J.Weatherford
NateEvans
Sept.10
TonyaNorton
SamanthaHartsell
SkipNichols
JimAlverson
Sept.11
JoeyAllen NealAllen ScottPierson
Sept.12
PamJames RhondaPounders
JaniceStanford
Sept.13
StacyGodsey
RitaFisher
MildredHutcheson
BradiHutcheson
MickeyBarnett
CaroleFowler
TaylorHamilton
TammyBailey
ChristianSanchez
LandTransactions
July30
•EstellaJean VickerstoJarrettKing, survivorship
•DrewJackson toMalloryJackson, warranty
•DrewJacksonto MichaelDrewJackson, warranty
•MalloryJackson toMalloryJackson, warranty
•MalloryJacksonto
MichaelDrewJackson, warranty
•MichaelDrew
JacksontoMallory Jackson,warranty
•MichaelDrew
JacksontoMichaelDrew Jackson,warranty
•DannyLeeInman toJoshuaLeeInman, warranty
•RitaH.Inmanto JoshuaLeeInman, warranty
July31
•GregPiercetoKarri Cummings,contract release
•GregPierceto MatthewCummings, contractrelease
•CarolArmstrong toKristiArmstrong Bagwell,warranty
•CarolArmstrong toKarieAnnHardin, warranty
•CarolArmstrongto KimberlyCarolNorton,
warranty
•ThomasG. ArmstrongtoKristi ArmstrongBagwell, warranty
•ThomasG. ArmstrongtoKarieAnn Hardin,warranty
•ThomasG. ArmstrongtoKimberly CarolNorton,warranty
•OneiceHill toTombigbee CommunicationsLLC, easement
•OneiceHillto TombigbeeElectric CooperativeInc., easement
•ZacharyRoberts toTombigbee CommunicationsLLC, easement
•ZacharyRoberts toTombigbeeElectric CooperativeInc., easement
•JerryHastings toTombigbee CommunicationsLLC, easement
•JerryHastingsto TombigbeeElectric CooperativeInc., easement
•FranklinCounty CommissiontoTombigbee CommunicationsLLC, easement
•FranklinCounty Commissionto TombigbeeElectric CooperativeInc., easement
SPRY MEMORIAL CHAPEL
“Caring People, Caring for People” sprymemorialchapel com
256-332-1122
907SouthJacksonAve.
Obituaries
LarryEugeneTalbot Aug.23,2024
LarryEugeneTalbot,77, ofRussellville,passedaway Aug.23.HewasbornOct. 22,1946,toFranklinAlbert andMargaretTalbot.Heis precededindeathbyhis parents,FranklinAlbert andMargaretRoseTalbot. Larryissurvivedby hiswife,PaulaTalbot; daughter,ShannonAssal (Amine);son,Nicholas Talbot;sisters,Christy Verschage(James),Susan Ballard(Jim),Kathy Saparito;brother,Michael Talbot;grandchildren, EvelynAssal. Noserviceisplannedat thistime.AkinsFuneral Homeisassistingthe family.
CarlaDiane(Hedden) Hutto Aug.21,2024
CalendarOfEvents
HighSchoolFootball
Sept.6
Belgreenwillplayat Tharptown.PhilCampbell willplay atOakman.Red BaywillhostUniversity Charter.Russellvillewill playatLawrenceCounty. VinawillplayatPhillips.
HighSchoolFootball
Sept.13
RedBaywillbeaway atWinstonCounty. Russellvillewillplayat EastLimestone.Vinahosts ShoalsChristian.
MemorialCarShow
Sept.14
AWhyKnotShow‘Em Offcarshowwillbeheldin lovingmemoryofJennifer FugateFretwellandAustin JaseFretwellSept.14from 2-6p.m.atSlossLake. Registrationis$25.Cars, trucks,bikesandratrods areallwelcome.Therewill befoodanddrinksforsale, cashprizes,doorprizes anda50-50drawing.For moreinformationcall256668-2585orfindtheWhy KnotShow‘EmOffgroup onFacebook.
SprucePineTradeDays
Sept.14
SprucePineTradeDay eventswillbeheldtwice amonth,hostedbySiSu Homesteadat 526McNatt Road,SprucePine.Events willbeheldSept.14,Sept. 28,Oct.12,Oct.26andNov. 9,from11a.m.to4p.m., withvendorset-upat10:30 a.m.Vendorsmustregister for$15bytheThursday priortotheevent.Vendors arewelcometoselllive animals,eggsforeating orhatching,liveplants, produce,gardening supplies,animalsupplies orcages,hatchingsupplies, butcheringsupplies, honey,homemadesoaps, homemadecandles, tannedhidesandsupplies andhomesteading/ farming-relatedproducts andsupplies.Formore informationcall920-3423915.
HighSchoolFootball
Sept.19
Tharptownwillplay ontheroadatDecatur Heritage.
HighSchoolFootball Sept.20
CarlaDiane(Hedden) Hutto,71,ofRussellville, passedawayAug.21. Visitationwasheldat PinkardFuneralHome inRussellvilleonAug. 24from2-4p.m.The funeralservicefollowed immediatelyafterwith Bro.ScottRichardson officiating.
AutumAmberHargett Aug.19,2024
AutumAmberHargett, 41,ofNauvoo,passed awayAug.19.Visitation
Belgreenwillhost Tanner.PhilCampbell hostsWinfield.Red Baywillplayawayat Lexington.Russellville willhostArdmore.Vina playsatCherokee.
HighSchoolFootball
Sept.27
Belgreenwillhost Cherokee. PhilCampbell willplayawayat Hackleburg.RedBaywill playawayatBelmont. VinawillhostTharptown.
RedBayFoundersDay Festival Sept.28
RedBayFoundersDay welcomesfestival-goers toenjoytheKingand Queen’sTrainRide,live music,contests,prizes, vendors,acar/truck/ motorcycleshowand more.Thefestivalwill behelddowntownfrom 8:30a.m.to4p.m.,with mostoftheactionatBay TreePark.TheRedBay Museumwillbeopen fortours,anddowntown businesseswilloffersales andspecials.Admissionis free.Formoreinformation callCityHallat256-3564473.
HighSchoolFootball Oct.4
PhilCampbellwill beawayatMidfield. Russellvillewillhost Fairview.Tharptownwill playontheroadatTanner. VinawillhostHackleburg.
RECURRING
Al-Anon
Al-Anonmeetsevery Thursdayat6p.m.atthe FirstBaptistChurchin downtownRussellville acrossfromtheRoxy Theatre.
AmericanLegion
AmericanLegion Post64regularlymeets thesecondThursday ofeverymonthatthe NorthHighlandsChurch ofChristfellowshiphall, withthemealat6:30p.m. andthemeetingat7p.m.
Alzheimer’sSupport TheAlzheimer’s Supportmeetingisheld at10a.m.onthethird Tuesdayofeverymonth atGenerationsofRedBay.
washeldAug.23from 11a.m.to1p.m.atSpry MemorialChapel.A funeralservicedirectly followed.Burialwasin FriendshipMissionary BaptistChurchCemetery.
GeorgeWashington Vandiver Aug.19,2024
GeorgeWashington Vandiver,85,ofSpruce Pine,passedawayAug. 19.Visitationwasheld Aug.23from12-2p.m.at PinkardFuneralHome
Formoreinformationcall 256-356-4982.
FoodandClothing Outreach
EveryMondayfrom 10a.m.tonoon,Good ShepherdCatholic Outreachhasanoutreach programtohelpthosein needoffood,clothingand partialbillassistance.Visit GoodShepherdCatholic Church,1700N.Jackson Ave.,Russellville,atthat timetoseekanyassistance needed.
GriefSupportGroup
Agriefsupportgroup willmeetthethirdTuesday ofeachmonthfrom9-10 a.m.attheRussellville PublicLibrary,hostedby AmedisysHospice.The groupisfreeandisopen tothepublic.ContactAmy at256-760-7877withany questions.
GriefSupport:“Getting WellTogether” “GettingWellTogether,” agriefsupportgroup, willmeeteachmonth onthethirdThursdayof themonthat10a.m.at CalvaryBaptistChurch inRussellville.Thisis afreesupportgroupfor anyonewhowouldlike toattend.Thiseventis providedbyKindred HospiceofFlorence.For moreinformationcall256764-0873.
MasonicLodge Thefollowingisthe monthlymeetingschedule fortheLodgesinFranklin County:Belgreen428–firstandthirdMonday; Burleson143–second andfourthMonday; Russellville371–firstand thirdTuesday;Newburg 388–firstThursday;Order oftheEasternStar–second andfourthTuesday;Phil Campbell880–firstand thirdThursday.
MountainValley
HeeHaw Thereislivemusicat MountainValleyHeeHaw inPhilCampbellevery Saturdaynightbeginning at7p.m.,featuringThe HouseBand.Formore information,call256-8104840.
ShrineClub
Meetingsareheldin Russellvilleonthesecond
inRussellville.Afuneral serviceimmediately followed.Bro.MikeNorton officiated.
Patricia“Pat”Taylor Williams Aug.19,2024
Patricia“Pat” TaylorWilliams,79,of Russellville,passedaway Aug.19.Visitationwas heldAug.21from5-7p.m. atSpryMemorialChapel. AservicewasheldAug.22 at2p.m.atSpryMemorial Chapel.Burialwasin DempseyCemetery. DavyGeneBerry Aug.17,2024
DavyGeneBerry,63,of Haleyville,passedaway Aug.17.Visitationwas heldAug.21from9:30-11 a.m.atPinkardFuneral HomeinRussellville.A servicedirectlyfollowed. Bro.SteveMilesofficiated.
Tuesdayeachmonthat theCutterBarberShop; SprucePine608meets thesecondandfourth Thursday.Meetingsare heldat7p.m.
TakeOffPounds
Sensibly
TOPS(TakeOffPounds Sensibly)weightloss supportgroupmeetseach Mondayeveningat6p.m.at theRussellvilleRecreation Center.Weigh-insbegin at5:30p.m.Everyoneis welcometodropinfora freemeetingvisitorcall Dorothy256-446-5962for moreinformation.
VFWPost5184
TheVFWPost5184 meetsattheVFWHall onWestLawrenceStreet everyfourthThursdayat 7p.m.
BibleCollection
Thelibrariesat RussellvilleFirstBaptist ChurchandRedBay FirstBaptistChurchare acceptingdonationsof newandusedBibles(in goodshape)andNew Testamentstosendtothe LovePackageMinistry (formerlyEdwinHodges Ministry).Bibleswillbe senttoforeignmissionaries touseanddistribute.Drop BiblesoffMondaythrough Thursdayduringoffice hours.Call256-332-4085for moreinformation.
PhilCampbellFarmers Market
ThePhilCampbell FarmersMarketisset upinfrontofTownHall FridaysandSaturdays. Formoreinformation,call 205-993-5313.
RedBayFarmers Market
TheRedBayFarmers MarketisopenTuesday, ThursdayandSaturday from7a.m.to1p.m.at theFamilyFunPark.For moreinformation,call256332-8880.
RussellvilleFarmers Market
TheRussellville FarmersMarketisopen Monday,Wednesday, FridayandSaturday,next totheA.W.ToddCentre indowntownRussellville, from6a.m.tonoon.For moreinformation,call256332-8880.
OPINION
QuoteoftheWeek “Mymission inlifeisnot merelytosurvive,but tothrive;andtodoso withsomepassion, somecompassion,some humorandsomestyle.”
–MayaAngelou Americanauthor,poetandcivilrights activistwhorosetoprominencewiththe publicationofthebookIKnowWhythe CagedBirdSingsin1969.
Lettertothe Editor–Praise forBelgreen footballgame
DearEditor,
LastFridaynight,BelgreenHighSchoolplayed itsfirstfootballgamein92years.Kudostothe community.
Itwasestimatedthatanywherefrom300-400 peoplewereinthestands.
SomeobservationsfromaFranklinCountynative whonowlivesinGeorgia.
1.Itwasapolitecrowd.
2.Schoolspiritwasstrongandenthusiastic.
3.Communitypridewasevident.
4.Public/privatepartnershipaboundsinFranklin County.
Thankyoutoeveryonewhomadethisevening possible.IenjoyedeveryminuteofFridaynight lightsinBelgreen.Iamproudtobeafifth-generation Hester.
Sincerely, PaulaHovater Roswell,Georgia
ShareYourOpinion! SendLetters totheEditorby emailatnews@ franklincountytimes.com ormailto: FranklinCountyTimes P.O.Box1088, Russellville,AL35653 Letterswillbeprintedonthe OpinionpageoftheFranklin CountyTimes.Lettersmust besignedandmaybeedited forspelling,lengthandclarity attheeditor’sdiscretion.
WeSay
Editorial Staff
LaborDayiscoming Monday,andwe’resure manyofyouwillhave thedayoffworkandbe takingtheopportunity foralittlefun.Asthe “unofficialendof summer,”theLaborDay weekendoftenprovides theperfectchanceto splashintoafinalpool day,soakupsomerays, setoffforalocalfishing spotoreventakeashort vacation.
However,likesomany ofourfederalholidays thatsometimesseemlike littlemorethanachance torelaxandeatgoodfood, LaborDayisrootedin somethingdeeper.Let’s takeamomenttohonor thathistory.
Thefirstgovernmental recognitionofLabor Daywasthankstocity ordinancespassedin 1885and1886,according totheU.S.Department ofLabor.June28,1894, Congresspassedanact makingthefirstMonday inSeptemberofeach yearalegalholiday.
Herearesomefacts aboutLaborDayas sharedbytheNational
ConstitutionCenterand Investopediawebsites: TherootsofLabor Daygrewoutofviolent clashesbetweenlabor andpoliceduringthe HaymarketRiotin 1886,whenthousands ofworkersinChicago tooktothestreetsto protestforaneight-hour workday.
Inthelate19thcentury, celebrationsfocusedon paradesinurbanareas. ThefirstLaborDay paradetookplaceinNew YorkCityin1882. Whenitcomestonot wearingwhiteafterLabor Day,thisoldtradition goesbacktothelate
Victorianera,whenitwas afashionfauxpastowear anywhiteclothingafter LaborDay.Thetradition isn’treallyfollowed anymore.Accordingto EmilyPost.com,white indicatedyouwerestill invacationmodeatyour summercottage. Americaistoday,asit alwayshasbeen,fullof peoplewhowanttodo honestworkforanhonest livingandbeapartof makingoursocietyever betteraswelooktothe future. ThisLaborDay,let’s honorworkersofall kinds. TheDOLclaimsit isimportant“thatthe nationpaystribute onLaborDaytothe creatorofsomuchof thenation’sstrength, freedomandleadership –theAmericanworker.” Let’srememberthe Americanworker –morespecifically,the Alabamianworkerand, closesttohome,the FranklinCountyworker –nomatterwhatthey mighthave. There’sboundtobe plentyoffuntobehad thisweekend,butmaybea partofourholidaycanbe dedicatedtothankfulness forthosewhomakethis lifepossible.
HistoricRoxyTheatrecelebrates75years
SheSays
TheHistoricRoxy Theatrewasbuiltin 1949andopenedonSept. 15.Itwasthecenterof entertainmentanda landmarkforRussellville andFranklinCounty formanyyears.As movietheatresaround thecountryfellvictim totelevisionand otherformsofhome entertainment,theRoxy Theatrewasclosed in1976.Itremained unoccupieduntilit wasdonatedtothe FranklinCountyArts andHumanitiesCouncil, Inc.,anon-profit organization,byalocal businessmanonDec.31, 1987.
Thisvolunteer organization,which meetstherequirements ofthegeneralgrant guidelines,hasworked continuallyfor37years torestoreandmaintain thishistoricicon.The Roxyistheonlyone ofitskindinAlabama andonlytwoothersin Tennessee.Thestructure isoriginalwithveryfew changes—theneonlights insidearetheoriginal andstillworkafter75 years.AcrosstheSouth andthroughoutthe country,communities havepitchedintorestore movietheatresforuse asperformingarts centersandcommunity meetingplaces.
Popularandsuccessful renovationshavebeen accomplishedwiththe “Bama”inTuscaloosa, the“Paramount” inMontgomery,the “Princess”inDecatur andthe“Ritz”in Sheffield.These communitiesknowthat culturaldevelopmentisa cornerstoneforeconomic renewal.Russellvilleis honoredtobeonthis elitelistofcommunities thathaverecognized theimportanceofthese culturalcenters.
TheFranklinCounty Arts&Humanities Council,Inc.ismadeup ofvolunteerswhodonate theirtimetomakeour communitybetterfor futuregenerationsand topreservehistorythat ispertinenttoourcity andcounty.Wedonot receiveanyfundingfrom anysourceotherthan ourownfundraisers.
Thisyearmarksthe 75th yearoftheRoxy Theatre.Itisthedesire oftheFranklinCounty ArtsandHumanities Counciltopresent quality,wholesome programsthatthe entirefamilycanenjoy inourcommunity. Itisalsothemission oftheArtsCouncilto protectandpreserve historicalsiteslikethe HistoricRoxyTheatre.
TheFranklinCounty ArtsandHumanities Council,Inc.feelthe communitybenefitsfrom theRoxy.Itoffersdozens ofcommunitygroups, schools,churches,civic clubsandbusinessesa 640-seatfacility(which includesthebalcony) fortheatre,children’s
events,meetings,fashion shows,recitals,large meetings,ceremonies andconcerts.Thetheatre providesaplacefor localstoperformaswell asprovideentertainment whichattractstouriststo ourarea.
TheArtsCouncilhas sponsoredseveralevents attheRoxyoverthepast fewyearswhichhave attractedmanypeople fromotherstatesandthe surroundingareas.Some oftheseeventsinclude theannualWatermelon Festivalwhichbringsin crowdsexceeding35,000 eachAugust,theW.C. HandyFestival,which isextendedfromthe ShoalsareatotheRoxy Theatreasan“Evening attheRoxywiththe GreatPretenders,”the annualRoxy’sChristmas SpectacularandThe Roxy’sCruise-In.Ronnie McDowellhasperformed manyconcertswhichhas raisedfundsfortheRoxy renovationaswellas attractfansandtourists fromotherstatestoour city.Amoviescreen andprojectorhave beeninstalledsomovie classics,filmfestivals
andmatineesforchildren havebeensponsored. Opentoursandrentals areavailableupon requestandapprovalby theArtsCouncil’sboard ofdirectors.
Russellvilleisarural communitywhich lacksanabundanceof entertainmentoutlets. Therestorationof theRoxyTheatrehas madeitpossibleforour towntohaveafacility inwhichmanytypes ofentertainmentcan behosted.Thetheatre providesaplacefor localstoperformaswell asprovideentertainment whichattractstouriststo ourarea.Itprovidesa stageformanyofour studentstoperform anddisplaytheir talents.Thehistoric Roxyhelpsbeautifythe downtownareawithits magnificentneonsign andflashinglights.It playsanimportantrole intherevitalizationof thedowntownarea,the economyandpreserving ahistoricallandmark. SusieHovaterMalone isthepresidentofthe FranklinCountyArts andHumanitiesCouncil.
BAPTIST
DRCOR CHURCH DIRECTORY
“Search for the LORD and for His strength; “SearchfortheLORDandforHisstrength; continually seek Him.” continuallyseekHim.”
•AtwoodBaptistChurch, Vina
•BelgreenBaptistChurch, betweenHighway24and CountyRoad524
•BethsaidaMissionaryBaptistChurch,Highway48,10 mileseastofRussellville
•BethlehemMissionaryBaptistChurch,305Bethlehem Road,Russellville
•BranchesChurch,996VillagewoodDrive,Russellville,256-331-3700
•BurnoutMissionaryBaptist Church,sevenmileseastof RedBayonHighway24
•CalvaryBaptistChurch, LagrangeRoad,Russellville, 256-332-2804
•CedarCreekBaptistChurch, turnoffofHighway247 ontoCountyRoad90,pastorRogerMartin;Sunday Schoolat10a.m.,Sunday worshipat11a.m.
•CollegeAvenueFirstBaptist Church,521CollegeAve., Russellville,256-332-1724
•CowboyChurchofFranklin County,25100Highway24 W.,Russellville
•CrestviewBaptistChurch, Highway24W.,twomiles fromHighway43
•CrookedOakMissionary BaptistChurch,Russellville
•DivineBaptistChurch, 15099Highway243,Russellville
•DuncanCreekBaptist Church,985DuncanCreek Road,Russellville
•FirstBaptistChurchPhil Campbell,3350BroadSt., 205-993-5873
•FirstBaptistChurchRussellville,213N.JacksonAve., 256-332-2065
•FirstFreewillBaptistChurch, Highway43,Russellville
•FirstBaptistChurch,Vina
•FriendshipMissionaryBaptistChurch,Highway48, Russellville
•FriendshipBaptistChurch, PastorMicahFleming,10th StreetNE,RedBay,Sunday School10a.m.,Worship11 a.m.and6p.m.,Wednesday 7p.m.
•FrankfortMissionaryBaptistChurch,FrankfortRoad, Russellville,256-332-6720
•GraceBaptistChurch,601 LawrenceSt.,Russellville
•HodgesConventionBaptistChurch,Highway172, Hodges
•JamesChapelMissionary BaptistChurch,OldHighway24W.
•JonesboroBaptistChurch, WaterlooRoad,Russellville
•LibertyBaptistChurch,261 NECountyRoad53,Phil Campbell
•MacedoniaBaptistChurch, Highway724,Newburg
•TheMission,1437Highway 43,Russellville
•Mt.HebronBaptistChurch, CountyRoad26
•Mt.NeboMissionaryBaptist Church,Highway48/LeightonHighway,256-292-3554
•MountainViewBaptist Church,2110Highway81, PhilCampbell,205-9934610
•Mt.ZionBaptistChurch,Old BelgreenHighway
•NewJerusalemBaptist Church,Highway24W., Russellville,256-332-0201
•NewFriendshipBaptist Church,Highway187,south ofBelgreen,pastorRicky Phifer,256-627-2801
•NewBethlehemMissionary Baptist,256-332-6247
•NewPleasantBaptist Church,CountyRoad52,
SprucePine
•NorthRussellvilleBaptist Church,1401Waterloo Ave.,Russellville,256-3320115
•OakwoodBaptistChurch, SprucePine,256-332-9485
•OneAccordBaptistChurch, 5550Highway524W.,Russellville
•PleasantHillBaptistChurch, CountyRoad22,256-3327020
•PleasantRidgeMissionary BaptistChurch#2,1570 Highway48,Russellville
•PilotHillMissionaryBaptist Church,5Highway19,Vina
•RedBayFreewillBaptist Church,Highway24E.,Red Bay,256-356-9220
•RockwoodBaptistChurch, CountyRoad36,Russellville
•SiloamBaptistChurch, Highway60,Russellville, 256-331-9502
•SouthSideBaptistChurch, Highway43S.,Russellville,256-332-4326,pastor RogerKennedy
•TharptownBaptistChurch, CountyRoad48,Russellville,256-332-0063
•WacoBaptistChurch,31141 Highway724,Russellville
•WestHighlandBaptist Church,814W.LimestoneSt.,Russellville.Sun. School10a.m.,Sun.worship11a.m.,PastorLloyd Griffus,256-810-9398
•CATHOLIC
•GoodShepherdCatholic Church,1700N.Jackson Ave.,Russellville,256-3324861
CHURCHOFCHRIST
•CenterviewChurchof Christ,3434Highway58, Russellville
•EastsideChurchofChrist, Highway24E.,RedBay
•EastsideChurchofChrist, 15820Highway243,Russellville
•GravelHillChurchofChrist, 1201NixRoad,PhilCampbell,205-993-4338
•IsbellChurchofChrist, CountyRoad36,Russellville
•NorthHighlandsChurchof Christ,cornerofJackson Avenue/HemlockStreet, Russellville,256-332-3315
•PolkStreetChurchofChrist, PolkStreetwestofWashingtonAve.,Russellville, 256-332-5533
•RussellvilleChurchof Christ,15130U.S.Highway 43,Russellville
•SprucePineChurchof Christ,88ScharnagelRoad, SprucePine,256-291-5694
•TharptownChurchofChrist, 5071Highway48,Russellville,256-328-1232
•WashingtonAvenueChurch ofChrist,311S.WashingtonAve.,Russellville
•CHURCHOFGOD
•CornerstoneChurchofGod, 9014thAve.SW,RedBay, pastorRickBradley,205454-3333;SundaySchool 9:45a.m.,worship10:30 a.m.and6p.m.,Wednesday 6:30p.m.
•ChurchofGodofProphecy, Highway24W.,Russellville
•ChurchofGod,Seventh Day,Highway5,PhilCampbell
•HopeCentral,4327Broad St.,PhilCampbell,256-8103087
•NewLifeTabernaclePentecostalChurchofGod,714 SockwellAve.,Russellville
•PhilCampbellChurchof GodofProphecy,Highway
5,PhilCampbell
•RussellvilleChurchofGod, Highway43,Russellville, 256-332-7176
CME
•AntiochCMEChurch,Tharptown,256-332-7807
•St.PaulCMEChurch,406 HamiltonSt.,Russellville, 256-332-6177
INDEPENDENT
•CedarsChurch,109LawrenceSt.W.,Russellville, Sundaysat10:30am,www. cedarschurch.com
•CornerstoneFellowship Church,1BlockChurchRoad Highway243,PhilCampbell •CrossroadsFellowship ChurchandSchool,intersectionofOldHighway24 Highway43 •GodCaresforYouWorship Center,207MarionSt.SW, Russellville •GraceCovenantChurch,cornerofHighway24W.and LawrenceStreet •HeritageFellowshipChurch, Highway43S.,Russellville •HarvestFellowship,60710th Ave.N.,RedBay •HouseofVictory,714SockwellAve.,Russellville,pastor RickyGardner •Kimbrough’sChapelChurch, CountyRoad38 •MarsHillCommunityChurch, Highway5S.,PhilCampbell •MyFather’sHouseMinistries,104E.LawrenceSt., Russellville •NewBeginningWorship Center,127N.JacksonAve., Russellville •PraiseTabernacle,Highway 43,onemilesouthofHighway24intersection •WitnessOutreachMinistries, Highway20,SprucePine, pastorBrianScott MEDTHODIST •LandmarkChurchofBelgreen,Highway24and Highway187intersection, Belgreen •RussellvilleFirstMethodistChurch,311N.Jackson, Russellville,256-332-2955 •GrayRockFirstCongregationalMethodist,Highway 40,PhilCampbell,205-9934196 •IsbellMethodistChurch, Highway43BypassS.,Russellville, •Mt.PleasantUnitedMethodistChurch,Highway24E., nearNewburg •SprucePineUnitedMethodistChurch,OldHighway43, southofRussellville •MORMON •ChurchofJesusChristof LatterDaySaints,151CarneyLane,Russellville,missionaries256-331-9988.
NAZARENE •FirstChurchoftheNazarene, Shook/FletcherRoad,County Road46,Russellville •PENTECOSTAL •GreaterLifePentecostal Church,Highway43N.,Russellville •SolidRockPentecostal, ClevelandandGreenstreets •PRESBYTERIAN •FirstPresbyterianPCA,201 N.GreenSt.,Russellville, 256-332-5730 •MountainHomePresbyterian Church,(PCUSA),100Mt. HomeChurchRoad,Belgreen
SEVENTHDAYADVENTIST SeventhDayAdventist,Highway81,sevenmilesnorthof PhilCampbellinTrapptown
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Theseasongetsinto fullswingthisweek withallteamsplaying. PhilCampbell,RedBay andVinawillplaytheir openers.PhilCampbell openswithHamilton,and RussellvilletravelstoMars Hill.Thaptownwillplay theirhomeopener,while Belgreenwillgoontheroad forthefirsttime. Russellville(1-0)at MarsHill(1-0) -Russellville openstheseasonwithtwo straighttoughgames.The GoldenTigersopenedthe seasonbeatingDeshler 35-21.Russellvillenowhas toturntheirattentionto MarsHill.ThePanthers beatMadisonAcademylast week34-7.Russellvilleis0-2 againstMarsHill,losing theironlytwomeetings 27-24and31-30. PhilCampbell(0-0) hostsHamilton(0-0) -Both PhilCampbellandHamilton willplaytheirseason openersthisweek.The Bobcatshaven’tbeatenthe Aggiessince1986.Hamilton ownsa26-4-1recordagainst theBobcats.Hamilton hadtheirworstseasonin programhistorylastyear going1-9.Theyaveraged25.8 pointspergameandgaveup 46.4pointspergame.They gaveupaprogramrecord 464pointslastyear.The lasttimePhilCampbelland Hamiltonmetwasin2005. RedBay(0-0)travels toLamarCounty(1-0)RedBayopenstheirseason thisweekatLamarCounty. TheBulldogsandTigerslast playedin2017withLamar Countycomingoutontop, 21-12.TheBulldogsfinished fourthintheirregionand losttoTannerinthefirst roundoftheplayoffsin ashootout64-55.Lamar Countyis7-2historically versusRedBay,andthey’ve outscoredtheTigers231115.LamarCountylosttheir openerlastweektoSouth Lamar,12-6. Vina(0-0)hosts BrindleeMountain (0-1) -VinaandBrindlee Mountainhavenevermet infootball.TheLionswere 0-10lastyear,theworst seasonintheprogram’s shortexistence(sixyears). BrindleeMountainscored 7.9pointspergameandgave up52.6.BrindleeMountain losttheirhomeopenerto D.A.R.lastweek,22-8.
Tharptown(0-1)hosts Waterloo(0-0) -Tharptown gotofftoaroughstart losingtoDanville,68-0. TheWildcatsshouldhave aneasiertimethisweek hostingWaterloo.The Cougarswent0-9lastyear, scoring11.1pointsper gameandgivingup49. Theywereshutoutfive times-Brilliant,Cherokee, Sheffield,Hackleburgand ShoalsChristian. Belgreen(1-0)travels toSumitonChristian (0-1) -Belgreengottheir seasonofftoagreatstart beatingShoalsChristian, 20-6.TheBulldogs’firstroad testwillbealongoneto Jasper.Again,apotential confidenceboosttothe startupprogram.TheEagles went0-10lastyear,the worstrecordinthe32-year historyoftheirprogram. TheEaglesaveraged6.2 pointspergamewhile givingup33.8pointsper game.SumitonChristian losttheiropenerlastweek toVictoryChristian,51-7.
August28,2024
Belgreenwinsonhistoricnight
ByBartMoss FortheFCT
Itwasanightfilled withhistoryandexcitementwiththefirst-ever homefootballgamefor theBelgreenBulldogs hostingtheShoals ChristianFlame.
Thetwoweeksleadinguptotheirfirstgame hadbeenfullofnewspapercoverageandtelevisioncoverageforthe smallcommunityschool offHighway24.Game weekbegantobuildtoa crescendowithacrowdedstadiumonThursday eveningforMeetthe Bulldogs.
OnFriday,thebuzz ofanticipationpermeatedtheschoolday,endingwiththepeprally. Finally,thetrafficstartedtofileintoSparks Stadium,whichisstill underconstruction. Wellbeforethegame began,thetemporary bleacherswerepacked. Fansbroughttheirlawn chairsandfilledingaps
ByBrannonKing FortheFCT
alongthefencefromendzonetoendzone.People werewatchingfrom theirchairsandvehicles onthehillabovethestadium.Adroneflownby LeviCrittenden,whose momteachesatBelgreen, capturedthemomentsas thesunset,surrounding theareafilledwithpitch
TheRussellvilleGolden Tigersopenedthevarsityfootballseasonwitha35-21victory overtheDeshlerTigersinthe firstgameundertheleadershipofnewheadcoachDustin Goodwin. Juniorrunningback CamPhinizeehelpedlead RussellvilleHighSchooltothe winoverrivalDeshlerbyrushingformorethan350yards andfourtouchdowns.Asa team,Russellvilleoutgained DHS509-425intotalyardsand 411-259ontheground.The defenseoftheGoldenTigers forcedfiveDeshlerturnovers whileRussellvilleonlyturned theballoveronce.
darknessexceptforthe Fridaynightlightsthat illuminatedthebright greenandblueturffield andtrack.Someone camepreparedwithfireworksforeveryBulldog score.Theyfiredthem intothenightskyfour timesasBelgreenadded tothehistoricevent witha20-6win.
“Thiswasahuge winforthesekids,our schoolandtheBelgreen community,”saidhead coachJonathanRaper. “Theyhaveworkedreallyhardthissummerand duringpreseasonpractice.Theyhaveseenthe goodthatcancomefrom
CamPhinizeeofRussellvillehasthefootball.
Russellvillejumpedouttoa faststartwhenPhinizeetook ahandofffromWhitGoodwin andelectrifiedthelargehome crowdwitha76-yardtouchdownrunonthefirstplayof thegame.MannyMartinezfollowedwiththefirstofhisfive successfulextra-pointkicksof thecontesttomakethescore 7-0. Deshleransweredwitha touchdowndriveoftheirown ontheiropeningpossessionto eventhescore.DHSthenadded secondquarterTDrunsofone andfiveyardstoclaima21-7 advantage. Afterfallingbehindby twotouchdowns,itonly tooktheGoldenTigersone playtoanswer.Quarterback TrippClevelandconnected withGunnerSappingtonfor a70-yardtouchdownpassto makethescore21-14with4:29 remaininginthefirsthalf.
hardwork.Wewanted toestablishourselvesas ateamthatshouldn’tbe overlooked.”
“Wehadagreatpep rallytoday,andeveryonewasexcited,”Raper added.
“Itwasprettynice,” saidseniorquarterback LandonCox.“Weknewit wasgoingtobeanexcitingnight,buttogetthe winmadeitevenbetter. Ifeltlikewegotstronger asthegamewenton.I feltlikewehadachance towinthegamelatein thethirdquarter.They weregettingtired,and wewereplayingwell.”
Itwasatypicalfirst gamewithnervous excitementfromboth teamsandmistakesas well.Asexcitingasthe nightwas,thegamewas marredwithdropped passes,fumblesandpenalties.
Belgreentookan earlyleadwhenaShoals Christianpuntsnapflew
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DHSthreatenedtoscorelatein thesecondquarterbutaKeifer Hallmarkinterceptiongave theballbacktoRussellville. TheGoldenTigersevened thescoreat21-21whenPhinizee ran88-yardsforatouchdown onthesecondplayofadrive afteraDeshlerpunthadRHS attheirowntwo-yard-line.The nextDHSoffensiveplayresultedinafumblerecoveryby Russellville’sDanielAycock, hissecondofthegame.Acoupleofsnapslater,Phinizee scoredonan18-yardrunto givetheGoldenTigersa28-21 leadwith5:52remaininginthe thirdperiod. AndresGasparofRussellville recoveredanotherDeshler fumbleonthenextpossession andalongrunbyPhinizeewas broughtbacksoonafterdueto oneofmanypenaltiescalled duringthecontest. Deshlerputtogethera 16-playdriveduringthegame’s
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overthepuntershead deepinBelgreenterritory.TheFlame’spunter chasedtheballdownand kickeditoutoftheback oftheendzoneforasafety,givingtheBulldogsa 2-0lead.
ShoalsChristianrecoveredontheirnextdriveto takea6-2lead.
Belgreentookthelead againwith4:03togoin thethirdquarterwhen SkylarVickerybrokefree fora67-yardtouchdown runtogivetheBulldogs an8-6lead.
Belgreenextended theirleadto14-6earlyin thefourthquarterwith an11-yardtouchdown passfromLandonCoxto LucasChambliss.
Thattouchdowngave theBulldogstheconfidencetheyneededtoget acrossthefinishline.
“Wecamereadyto play.Afteroursecond touchdown,Ifeltlikewe couldwinthegame,”said BraydenMesser,whohad astrongdefensivegame fortheBulldogs.
ShoalsChristian turnedtheballovertwo straighttimesontheir own19-yardline.Rush Berrymanrecovered thefirstfumble,butthe Bulldogscouldn’ttake advantage.
BraydenMesser securedthesecondfumbleontheFlame19-yard line.Vickeryhadarun of13yardsandthena
six-yardtouchdownrun tosealthevictoryfor Belgreen20-7. Vickeryputtheoffense onhisshouldersinthe secondhalfwithbigruns fortheBulldogs.Hesustainedaninjurylatein thegameandstatuswas unknown.
“Skylarisahardnosedrunner,”said Messer.“Weknowwhen hetouchedtheball,heis goingtohitsomeoneand makethemmiss.”
“Itwasexciting,”Raper said.“Now,weneedto settleintotheseasonand prepareeveryweeklike wehavethisweek.”
TheBulldogstravelto SumitonChristianFriday night.
with26secondsleftin thegame.
“Itabsolutelyfeels great,”Russellvillehead coachDustinGoodwin saidafterhisfirstwin asleaderoftheprogram.
“Sometimesthefirst isthehardesttoget. Wesuretriedtoshoot ourselvesinthefootin thefirsthalfalittlebit, buttheguyssettleddown athalftimeandcame outandestablishedthe rungameinthesecond half.Thedefenseplayed betterandgottheball backandgotafewstops. Iwasreallyproudofour coachesandourteam.”
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08/07/24,08/14/24,08/21/24, 08/28/24 ADID608551 MORTGAGEFORECLOSURE SALE
Defaulthavingbeenmadein thepaymentoftheindebtednesssecuredbythatcertain mortgageexecutedonJanuary 31,2002byJimmyM.Barnett andBrandiL.Barnett,husband andwife,originallyinfavorof UnionPlantersBank,N.A.,and recordedinMTGBook589at Page678onFebruary1,2022, andmodifiedinandmodifiedby agreementrecordedAugust7, 2023inMTGBook874,Page 92,intheOfficeoftheJudgeof ProbateofFranklinCounty,Alabama.LOGSLegalGroupLLP, ascounselforMortgageeor f
Transfereeandunderandby virtueofpowerofsalecontainedinthesaidmortgagewill, onSeptember25,2024,sellat publicoutcrytothehighestbidderatthemainentranceofthe FranklinCounty,Alabama, CourthouseintheCityofRussellville,duringthelegalhours ofsale,thefollowingrealestate situatedinFranklinCounty,Alabama,towit: Atractoflandlyingandbeingin theSW1/4oftheSE1/4of Section13,Township6South, Range12West,Franklin County,Alabama,beingmore fullydescribedasfollows:CommenceattheSEcornerofthe SW1/4oftheSE1/4ofsaid Section13;thenceS87°44’W adistanceof201.10feettoan ironpinandthePOINTOFBEGINNING;thencecontinueS 88°44’Wadistanceof172.02 feettoanironpin;thenceN7° 01’Wadistanceof362.26feet toanironpinonthesouthline ofSummittStreet;thenceS66° 01’Ealongsaidline,adistance of200.00feettoanironpin; thenceS7°01’Eadistanceof 273.50feettothepointofbeginning;saidtractcontains1.25 acres,moreorless.
Forinformationalpurposesonly, thepropertyaddressis:360 SummitStreet,Russellville,AL 35653.
ANYPROPERTYADDRESS PROVIDEDISNOTPARTOF THELEGALDESCRIPTION OFTHEPROPERTYSOLD HEREINANDINTHEEVENT OFANYDISCREPANCY,THE LEGALDESCRIPTIONREFERENCEDHEREINSHALL CONTROL.
Thissaleismadeforthepurposeofpayingtheindebtednesssecuredbysaidmortgage, aswellastheexpensesofforeclosure.Furthermore,thepropertytobeofferedpursuantto thisnoticeofsaleisbeingofferedforsale,transferandconveyanceASIS,WHEREIS. Neitherthemortgagee,northe officers,directors,attorneys, employees,agentsorauthorizedrepresentativeofthemortgageemakeanyrepresentation orwarrantyrelatingtothetitleor anyphysical,environmental, healthorsafetyconditionsexistingin,on,atorrelatingtothe propertyofferedforsale.Any andallresponsibilitiesorliabilitiesarisingoutoforinanyway relatingtoanysuchcondition, includingthosesuggestedby CodeofAla.(1975)§35-4-271, expresslyaredisclaimed.This saleissubjecttoallpriorliens andencumbrancesandunpaid taxesandassessmentsincludinganytransfertaxassociated withtheforeclosure.Thesuccessfulbiddermusttendera non-refundabledepositofFive ThousandDollarsandno/100 ($5,000.00)incertifiedorcash fundsatthetimeandplaceof thesale.Thebalanceofthe purchasepricemustbepaidin certifiedfundsbycloseofbusinessonthenextbusinessday thereafterattheLawOfficeof LOGSLegalGroupLLPatthe addressindicatedbelow.LOGS LegalGroupLLPreservesthe righttoawardthebidtothenext highestbidder,ortoreschedule thesale,shouldthehighestbidderfailtotimelytenderthetotal amountdue.
Alabamalawgivessomepersonswhohaveaninterestin propertytherighttoredeemthe propertyundercertaincircumstances.Programsmayalso existthathelppersonsavoidor delaytheforeclosureprocess. Anattorneyshouldbeconsulted tohelpyouunderstandthese rightsandprogramsasapartof theforeclosureprocess.
RegionsBankdbaRegions Mortgage,anditssuccessors andassigns MortgageeorTransferee LOGSLEGALGROUPLLP 10130PerimeterParkway,Suite 400 Charlotte,NC28216 ***al_phonecmp***/24-024028 AttorneysforMortgageeor Transferee FranklinCountyTimes-Runad: onAugust21,2024andAugust 28,2024andSeptember4, 2024 ADID609619
NOTICEOFMORTGAGE FORECLOSURESALE Defaulthavingbeenmadein thepaymentoftheindebtednesssecuredbythatcertain MortgageexecutedbyMichael BlakePenningtonAKAMichael B.PenningtonandCherylFay Pennington,husbandandwife, toMortgageElectronicRegistrationSystems,Inc.(“MERS”), (solelyasnomineeforLender, FirstFederalBank,aFSB,and Lender’ssuccessorsandassigns),datedthe14thdayof April,2023,whichMortgage wasrecordedintheOfficeof theJudgeofProbateofFranklin County,Alabama,inMortgage Book871,atPage83;said MortgagehavingbeentransferredandassignedbyMortgageElectronicRegistration Systems,Inc.(“MERS”),(solely asnomineeforLender,First FederalBank,aFSB,and Lender’ssuccessorsandas)
signs)toAlabamaHousingFinanceAuthoritybyvirtueofthat certainAssignmentofMortgage datedJuly1,2024andrecorded insaidProbateOfficeinMortgageBook883,atPage88. TheundersignedAlabama HousingFinanceAuthority,as AssigneeofsaidMortgage,will, underandbyvirtueofthepower ofsalecontainedinsaidMortgage,sellatauctiontothehighestbidderforcashbeforethe mainentranceoftheFranklin CountyCourthouseintheCity ofRussellville,Alabama,during thelegalhoursofsaleonSeptember27,2024,therealpropertydescribedinsaidMortgage, whichsaiddescriptionishereby referredtoandmadeapart hereof,saidpropertybeingsituatedinFranklinCounty,Alabama,to-wit: Lots3and4,BlockB,Hester HeightsSubdivisionNo.3,accordingtotheplatthereof recordedintheofficeofthe JudgeofProbateofFranklin County,Alabama,inPlatBook 3,Page62.
Alabamalawgivessomepersonswhohaveaninterestin propertytherighttoredeemthe propertyundercertaincircumstances.Programsmayalso existthathelppersonsavoidor delaytheforeclosureprocess. Anattorneyshouldbeconsulted tohelpyouunderstandthese rightsandprogramsasapartof theforeclosureprocess.This saleismadeforthepurposeof realizingthemortgagedebt,togetherwithallexpensesofthe sale,includingareasonableattorney’sfee. CAPELL&HOWARD,P.C. BowdyJ.Brown,Esq. 150SouthPerryStreet Montgomery,Alabama36104
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(TobepublishedintheFranklin CountyTimes,Russellville,Alabama,onAugust14,2024,August21,2024andAugust28, 2024.)
ADID609206
NOTICEOFSALEUNDER POWER FORECLOSURENOTICE
WHEREAS,defaulthasoccurredintheperformanceofthe covenants,termsandconditions ofamortgagefromWILLIAMA. MCCOLLUMANDKAYLATIDWELLMCCOLLUM,HUSBAND ANDWIFEtoMORTGAGE ELECTRONICREGISTRATION SYSTEMSINC.ASMORTGAGEE,ASNOMINEEFOR FIRSTFEDERALBANK,AFSB, onthe7thdayofJune,2019, saidmortgagerecordedinthe OfficeoftheJudgeofProbate ofFranklinCounty,Alabama,on June13,2019,inDeed/MortgageBook821,Page464, FranklinCounty,Alabama Records,saidMortgagehaving subsequentlybeentransferred andassignedtoPennyMac LoanServices,LLC,byinstrumentrecordedintheaforesaid ProbateOffice;noticeishereby giventhattheundersignedPennyMacLoanServices,LLC,as Mortgagee/Transferee,under andbyvirtueofthepowerof salecontainedinsaidmortgage,willsellatpublicoutcryto thehighestbidderforcashat thefrontstepsoftheFranklin countycourthouselocatedat 410JacksonAvenueN.,Russellville,AL36744inCarnesville,FranklinCounty, Alabama,on September13, 2024, duringthelegalhoursof sale,allofitsright,title,andinterestinandtothefollowingdescribedrealestate,situatedin FranklinCounty,Alabama,towit:
TRACTI ATRACTOFLANDLYINGAND BEINGINFRANKLINCOUNTY, ALABAMA,MOREPARTICULARLYDESCRIBEDASFOLLOWS:BEGINATTHE SOUTHWESTCORNEROF THENORTHEASTQUARTER OFTHENORTHEASTQUARTEROFSECTION24,TOWNSHIP7,RANGE12;THENCE EASTADISTANCEOF106 FEETTOAPOINTBEINGLOCATEDINTHECENTEROF THENEALBYRDROAD; THENCENORTHADISTANCE OF167FEETTOAPOINT; THENCEWESTADISTANCE OF106FEETTOAPOINT; THENCESOUTHALONGTHE QUARTERSECTIONLINEOF THENORTHEASTQUARTER OFTHENORTHEASTQUARTEROFSECTION24,TOWNSHIP7,RANGE12TOA POINTOFBEGINNING. LESSANDEXCEPT:THE STATERIGHTOFWAYOF THENEALBYRDROAD. TRACTII COMMENCEATTHENORTHEASTCORNEROFNORTHWESTQUARTEROF NORTHEASTQUARTEROF SECTION24,TOWNSHIP7, RANGE12WEST;THENCE SOUTH02DEGREES40MINUTES00SECONDSEAST, 1164.03FEETTOPOINTOF BEGINNINGOFHEREINDESCRIBEDTRACTOFLAND; THENCENORTH80DEGREES41MINUTES31SECO S S
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ONDSWEST44.08FEET; THENCESOUTH03DEGREES03MINUTES33SECONDSWEST,127.48FEETTO APOINTONTHENORTH BOUNDARYOFAPAVEDPUBLICROAD,SAIDPOINTBEING LOCATEDATRIGHTANGLES TOAND40FEETNORTHOF THECENTERLINEOFSAID ROAD;THENCENORTH88 DEGREES05MINUTES32 SECONDSEASTALONGSAID ROAD,55.84FEETTOA POINTONTHEEASTBOUNDARYOFNORTHWESTQUARTEROFNORTHEAST QUARTEROFSECTION24, TOWNSHIP7SOUTH,RANGE 12WEST;THENCENORTH02 DEGREES40MINUTES00 SECONDWEST,118.43FEET TOPOINTOFBEGINNING, CONTAINING0.14ACRE, LYINGANDBEINGLOCATED INNORTHWESTQUARTER OFNORTHEASTQUARTER OFSECTION24,TOWNSHIP7 SOUTH,RANGE12WEST, FRANKLINCOUNTY,ALABAMA
Saidlegaldescriptionbeing controlling,howeverthepropertyismorecommonlyknown as 9WILLKINGRD,SPRUCE PINE,AL35585.
Alabamalawgivessomepersonswhohaveaninterestin propertytherighttoredeemthe propertyundercertaincircumstances.Programsmayalso existthathelppersonsavoidor delaytheforeclosureprocess. Anattorneyshouldbeconsulted tohelpyouunderstandthese rightsandprogramsasapartof theforeclosureprocess.
Thispropertywillbesoldonan “asis,whereis”basis,subject toanyeasements,encumbrances,andexceptionsreflectedinthemortgageand thosecontainedintherecords oftheOfficeoftheJudgeof Probateinthecountywherethe above-describedpropertyissituated.Thispropertywillbesold subjecttotherightofredemptionofallpartiesentitledthereto andsubjecttoanyoutstanding advaloremtaxes(including taxeswhicharealien,whether ornotnowdueandpayable). Thissaleismadeforthepurposeofpayingtheindebtednesssecuredbysaidmortgage, aswellastheexpensesofforeclosure.TheMortgagee/Transfereereservestherighttobid forandpurchasetherealestate andtocredititspurchaseprice againsttheexpensesofsale andtheindebtednesssecured bytherealestate.Thissaleis subjecttopostponementorcancellation.
PennyMacLoanServices,LLC, Mortgagee/Transferee THEBELOWLAWFIRMMAY BEHELDTOBEACTINGASA DEBTCOLLECTOR,UNDER FEDERALLAW.IFSO,ANY INFORMATIONOBTAINED WILLBEUSEDFORTHAT PURPOSE.
RubinLublin,LLC,Attorneyfor Mortgagee/Transferee 3145AvalonRidgePlace,Suite 100,PeachtreeCorners,GA 30071
TelephoneNumber:(877)8130992CaseNo.PNY-23-05997-3
AdRunDates:06/26/2024, 07/03/2024,07/10/2024, 08/28/2024
Thesaleprovidedforhereinabovewhichwasoriginally scheduledforAugust9,2024, waspostponeduntilSeptember 13,2024.bypublicannouncementbeingmadeattheFranklin CountyCourthouse,Carnesville,Alabama,duringthe legalhoursofsale.Saidforeclosuresaleshallbeheldonthe 13thdayofSeptember,2024,at theFranklinCountyCourthouse,Carnesville,Alabama, duringthelegalhoursofsale. rlselaw.com/property-listing 08/28/24 ADID609210
NoticetoContractorsFederal AidProjectNo. BR-0247(506)FRANKLIN COUNTY,ALABAMA
Sealedbidswillbereceivedby theDirectorofTransportationat theofficeoftheAlabamaDepartmentofTransportation, Montgomery,Alabamauntil 10:00AMonAugust30,2024 andatthattimepubliclyopened forconstructingtheBridgeReplacementandApproaches (Grading,Drainage,Pavement, BridgeRemoval,andBridge)on SR-247overLittleBearCreek northeastofRedBay.Length 0.156mi.
Thetotalamountofuncompletedworkundercontracttoa contractormustnotexceedthe amountofhisorherqualificationcertificate.
TheEntireProjectShallBe CompletedInOneHundredFifteen(115)WorkingDays.A 3.00%DBEContractObligation IsRequired.
ABiddingProposalmaybepurchasedfor$5.00.Plansmaybe purchasedfor$25.00perset.
PlansandProposalsareavailableattheAlabamaDepartment ofTransportation,1409ColiseumBoulevard,RoomE-108, Montgomery,AL36110.Checks shouldbemadepayabletothe AlabamaDepartmentofTransportation.PlansandProposals willbemailedonlyuponreceipt ofremittance.Norefundswillbe made.
Minimumwageratesforthis projecthavebeenpre-determinedbytheSecretaryofLabor andaresetforthintheadvertisedspecifications.Thisproject issubjecttothecontractwork hoursandSafetyStandardsAct anditsimplementingregulations.
Cashier’scheckorbidbondfor 5%ofbid(maximum$50,000.00)madepayableto theAlabamaDepartmentof Transportationmustaccompany eachbidasevidenceofgood faith.
Thebracketrangeisshown onlytoprovidegeneralfinancial informationtocontractorsand bondingcompaniesconcerning theproject’scomplexityand size.ThisBracketshouldnotbe usedinpreparingabid,norwill thisbrackethaveanybearing onthedecisiontoawardthis contract.
TheBracketEstimateOnThis ProjectIsFrom$3,043,623To $3,719,984.
Theproposedworkshallbeperformedinconformitywiththe rulesandregulationsforcarryingouttheFederalHighway Act.
PlansandSpecificationsareon fileinRoomE-108oftheAlabamaDepartmentofTransportationatMontgomery, Alabama36110.
Inaccordancewiththerules andregulationsofTheAlabama DepartmentofTransportation, proposalswillbeissuedonlyto prequalifiedcontractorsortheir authorizedrepresentatives, uponrequeststhatarereceived before10AM.,onthedayprevioustothedayofopeningof bids.
Thebidder’sproposalmustbe submittedonthecompleteoriginalproposalfurnishedhimor herbytheAlabamaDepartment ofTransportation.
TheAlabamaDepartmentof Transportation,inaccordance withTitleVIoftheCivilRights Actof1964,78Stat.252,42 U.S.C.2000DTO2000D-4and Title49codeofFederalRegulations,DepartmentofTransportation,SubtitleA,Officeof TheSecretary,Part21,nondiscriminationinfederally-assisted programsoftheDepartmentof Transportationissuedpursuant tosuchact,herebynotifiesall biddersthatitwillaffirmatively insurethatinanycontractenteredintopursuanttothisadvertisement,minoritybusiness enterpriseswillbeaffordedfull opportunitytosubmitbidsinresponsetothisinvitationandwill notbediscriminatedagainston thegroundsofrace,color,religion,sex,ornationaloriginin considerationforanaward.
Therighttorejectanyorallbids isreserved. JOHNR.COOPER TransportationDirector 08/14/24,08/21/24,08/28/24 ADID609200
PUBLICNOTICE
ESTATEOFDEZERAYE RAYNEBORDEN,DECEASED Case#24-0089 PROBATECOURTOF FRANKLINCOUNTY,ALABAMA LettersofAdministrationofsaid deceasedhavingbeengranted toCHRISTINAJEANETTE LANDERS,asAdministratrix,of theEstateofDEZERAYE RAYNEBORDEN,deceased, onthe21stdayofAugust,2024, byHonorableBarryMoore, JudgeofProbateCourtof C
FranklinCounty,Alabama.No-
barred. 08/28/24,09/04/24,09/11/24 ADID610884
PUBLICNOTICE
ESTATEOFJOHNNYMAC CHISHOLM,DECEASED Case#24-0090 PROBATECOURTOF FRANKLINCOUNTY,ALABAMA
LettersofAdministrationofsaid deceasedhavingbeengranted toMARTHAWILSON,asAdministratrix,oftheEstateof JOHNNYMACCHISHOLM,deceased,onthedayofAugust 22,2024,byHonorableBarry Moore,JudgeofProbateCourt ofFranklinCounty,Alabama. Noticeisherebygiventhatall personshavingclaimsagainst saidestateareherebyrequired topresentthesamewithintime allowedbylaworthesamewill bebarred.
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PUBLICNOTICE
ESTATEOFMARIONRAY JAMES,DECEASED Case#24-0082 PROBATECOURTOF FRANKLINCOUNTY,ALABAMA LettersofAdministrationofsaid deceasedhavingbeengranted toSUMMERGEORGEasAdministratrix,oftheEstateof MARIONRAYJAMES,deceased,onthe6thdayofAugust,2024,byHonorableBarry Moore,JudgeofProbateCourt ofFranklinCounty,Alabama. Noticeisherebygiventhatall personshavingclaimsagainst saidestateareherebyrequired topresentthesamewithintime allowedbylaworthesamewill bebarred.
08/14/24,08/21/24,08/28/24 ADID609203
PUBLICNOTICE
ESTATEOFWILEYNELSON BEAMJR.,DECEASED Case#24-0081 PROBATECOURTOF FRANKLINCOUNTY,ALABAMA LettersofAdministrationofsaid deceasedhavingbeengranted toSUMMERGEORGE,asAdministratrix,oftheEstateof WILEYNELSONBEAMJR.,deceased,onthe6thdayofAugust,2024,byHonorableBarry Moore,JudgeofProbateCourt ofFranklinCounty,Alabama. Noticeisherebygiventhatall personshavingclaimsagainst saidestateareherebyrequired topresentthesamewithintime allowedbylaworthesamewill bebarred. 08/14/24,08/21/24,08/28/24 ADID609202
SUDOKUANSWERS
BankIndependent servescommunity, givesback
ByMaríaCamp
“Whilealotofbanksmayoffer similarservices,it’showwedeliverourproductsandhowwetreat ourcustomersthatmakesadiference,”explainedAshleyBalch, publicrelationsmanagerforBank ndependent.WithinFranklinCounty,thebankhastwolocationsin RussellvilleandtwoinRedBay.In total,thebankhasmorethan30 ocationsacrosssevencountiesin NorthAlabamaandemploysaround 675people.Somelocationsare openuntil8p.m.Thebankprides tselfonprovidingcustomerswith awiderangeofservicesinways designedtohelpmoreeasilytransactbusiness.“Ourcustomerser viceandourextendedhoursreallysetusapartfromalotofthe otherbankinginstitutions,”Balch said.“Callingcustomerserviceat BankIndependentmeanstalking tosomebodyrighthereintown. You’renotgettingathird-partyserviceoracallcentersomewhere.” Somelocationsincludedeposit ATMs,andothersfeaturesynclive ATMs,arelativelynewfeaturethe bankhasbeenrollingoutthatalowsacustomertopulluptothe ATMandtouchabuttontotalktoa ocaltellerthroughlivevideochat. TheSyncLiveATMsalsoallowfor
gettingexactchangein incrementsofhundreds, twenties, ves,ones, quarters,nickelsand pennies.Customerscan alsotakeadvantageof onlinebankingservices throughthebank’sSync LiveappandtheBank Independentwebsite; however,thebankhas communitygoalsoutsideofhelpingtheir customersmoreeasily handletheir nancial transactions.“Wehave a501(c)(3)organizationcalledthe HelpingHandsFoundation,”Balch explained.“Itwasstartedin2011 aftertheApril27tornadoescame through,andourteammembers werelookingforawaytogive back.”Hesaidtheprogramstarted asaninitiativeandturnedintoa foundationinthepastyear.“Allof ourteammembersgeteightpaid hoursayeartogovolunteeratthe charityorfoundationoftheirchoice. Wealsodosharedrivesthroughout theyearwherewecollectmoney oritemsthroughoursalesof ces. What’scollectedinFranklinCounty staysinFranklinCounty.Wehave afooddrive,ashelterdriveto collectitemsforanimalshelters, aschoolshareandatoyshare aroundChristmas.Wepartnerwith theFranklinCountyDepartment ofHumanResourcestohelpus distributedonations.Thishelpsus keepthedonationswithinthecounty.”“Ourvisionistobethebank ofchoiceinthecommunitieswe serve,andourmissionistomake apositivedifferenceinpeople’s lives,”Balchadded.“We’reproudto beanactivepartofthecommunitiesweserve.”Formoreinformationaboutlocationsandservices, visitthebank’swebsite,bankindependent.com.
PHOTOBYMARIACAMP
ankIndependentservesFranklinCountywithfourlocations,twoinRussellvilleandtwoinRedBay.
