2018 Franklin County Visitors and Newcomers Guide

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Contact Russellville City Hall at 256-332-6060

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EDITORIAL

ALISON JAMES Managing Editor

LAUREN WESTER Staff Writer

Contributors

CHRISTOPHER WEBB Marketing

PEGGY HYDE AMARENT SPARKS TORI WAITS Administrative

SOMMER MORRIS DANIEL HOLMES

Visitors Guide is published annually

by Franklin County Newspapers, Inc., P.O. Box 1088, Russellville, AL 35653.

The magazine is available year-round through the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce and other high traffice locations in Franklin County, Alabama. To obtain additional copies, call the FCNI office at 256-332-1881 or by emailing news@franklincountytimes.com.

Please email advertise@ franklincountytimes.com for advertising inquires.

FROM THE EDITOR

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hether you’re on a one-day visit, a long vacation or a brand-new resident, we welcome you to Franklin County – A Place to

Grow.

The guide you hold in your hands is a comprehensive resource to discover all things wonderful in Franklin County, and we think you’ll Alison James agree, there’s a lot to love. Warm and friendly Managing Editor communities across Franklin will welcome you with open arms to enjoy all the local assets we have to offer, from outdoor destinations and tourism hotspots to festivals, historical sites and landmarks and community gathering places. Whether you want to get away from it all or dive right into the thick of it, Franklin County has a place for you.

Use this directory to find valuable information about our little corner of northwest Alabama. Hoping to connect with community leaders or local government officials? We’ve got that. Curious about the local business and industry scene? Look no further. Looking for a spot to fish, picnic, hike or soak up the local culture? We have you covered.

Franklin County is abundant with resources to draw your attention and help you decide to stay awhile – or many to even take up residence in one of our wonderful communities. We hope you find yourself at home here.

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elcome to Franklin County, the Watermelon Capital of Alabama! As Franklin County celebrates its Bicentennial, we hope you will enjoy your time in our county and see the RICHness of our area from the very beginning.

Franklin County is RICH, first in history, established in Feb. 6, 1818 by the Alabama Territorial Legislature.

We are also RICH in business and industry, with thirdgeneration family-owned businesses plus industries Cassie Medley that are excelling in products and services in North Executive Director America and across the globe.

Our county is RICH in nature with camping, hiking trails and water recreation. You cannot help but fall in love with this adventurous and spectacular part of northwest Alabama. We are RICH in attractions with cool family fun during hot summer months plus yearround concerts and theatrical productions in abundance.

Franklin County is RICH with individuals who serve as the bridge between business, industry and school systems, providing speakers to share their stories, information and knowledge with civic groups, organizations and schools. Franklin County is RICH in educational opportunities, with two public school systems and higher learning at Northwest-Shoals Community College. Students in Franklin County excel and are RICH in county, state and international championships!

Franklin County is RICH in generosity, giving scholarships to graduating seniors, as well as time, talents, and money to other worthy causes. We are also RICH with festivals – seven festivals county wide, the largest being the Watermelon Festival.

The Franklin County Chamber of Commerce: promoting Franklin County by building, connecting and discovering the RICHness of businesses, attractions, and unique individuals our area offers.

Franklin County Chamber of Commerce Mission Statement

Cover photo courtesy of Lance Hollaway Photography

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“As a Board of elected volunteers working with a salaried Director, this Chamber coordinates, facilitates and directs various activities to provide the most healthy climate possible for all businesses, as well as promote Franklin County and its special resources for tourism and to provide to our citizens various events that promote harmony and goodwill throughout the county.”

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Industry

2018 FRANKLIN COUNTY INDUSTRIAL DIRECTORY

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Industry

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Product

Alabama Stone Company Alaco Sales B&B Roadway, Inc. Cashion Thermoplastics, Inc. Clark Pulley Industries CNC Wood Crafters, Inc. CNC Stonecrafters Continental Axle Products Darrell Harp Enterprises Distinctive Designs International Doors & More, Inc. Farmers Furniture Distribution Franklin Structures Franklin Manufacturing/G&G Steel Garrett Welding Services Gates Corporation Innovative Hearth Products Inside Stone Leisure Creations (Russellville) Leisure Creations (Phil Campbell) M L Docks, LLC MS Industries Mar-Jac Poultry Mills Shaving & Mulch, Inc. Montgomery Distributing, Inc. Northwest Alabama Marble Northwest Industries, Inc. Pilgrim’s Road Gear Truck Equipment Saint-Gobain ADFORS Shelter Products, Inc. Style Crest Southern Homes Sunshine Homes Sunshine Mills Tennessee Valley Recycling Tidwell Cabinets, Inc. Tiffin Door Company, Inc. Tiffin Motorhomes Triple H Electronics, Inc. Vulcan Materials Company

256-332-3700 256-332-2860 256-332-4035 256-356-2017 256-332-4981 205-993-4399 205-993-4399 205-993-5361 256-356-4424 256-332-7390 256-332-9210 256-332-9210 256-332-4510 256-332-6654 256-332-2272 256-356-4436 256-331-1657 205-993-8814 256-332-4567 866-765-6726 256-331-0008 256-383-6740 205-387-1441 205-935-5454 256-277-0045 256-332-2223 256-331-0305 256-332-8900 256-331-9340 256-332-9020 205-993-4576 256-331-9175 256-277-7200 256-356-4427 256-356-9541 256-398-8900 205-993-4238 256-356-8605 256-356-8661 256-356-9005 256-331-0832

Fabricated limestone Custom fabricated foam products Road and bridge safety equipment Thermoformed plastic products Pulleys Custom wood products Custom stone products Axles and tires Farm equipment and distribution Floral/greenery design Wooden cabinets/doors Furniture distribution Manufactured/modular homes and buildings Custom fabrication Custom fabrication Rubber manufacturing hoses Fireplaces, fireplace inserts and accessories Mantles, framing contractor Metal pool and patio furniture Metal pool and patio furniture Aluminum boating docks and walkways Industrial silica/sand Poultry hatchery and feed mill Wood chips and mulch Electronics distribution Custom marble vanities and showers Design engineering, welding and sand blasting Poultry production and processing Trailer parts and accessories Fiberglass roofing material Products for manufactured homes Products for manufactured homes Manufactured houses Manufactured houses Pet food and products Scrap recycling services Custom wood cabinets and furniture Wood doors/cabinets Motorhomes Electronic components Crushed stone, sand and gravel FRANKLIN COUNTY VISITORS & NEWCOMERS GUIDE

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une 1, 2018, I celebrated two years as interim director of the FCDA, and it has been two years to celebrate.

Franklin County continues to see interest from new companies, and our existing industries continue to grow and expand. Most recently, Road Gear Truck Equipment announced it will Sherye Price be expanding operations into the MG Interim Executive Director Industrial Park.

FCDA The MG Industrial Park is one of two AdvantageSite-designated industrial parks in Franklin County – the other being the West Franklin Regional Industrial Park located in Red Bay. Along with Franklin County’s AdvantageSite parks are three additional shovel-ready parks that include Russellville Industrial Park #2, Phil Campbell Industrial Park and Vina Industrial Park – which includes a 42,750 square foot spec building.

For more information on these parks and additional industrial buildings in Franklin County, visit our website at www.franklineda.com. To learn more about the Alabama AdvantageSite program visit https://www. edpa.org/about-us/advantagesite.

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FRANKLIN COUNTY HISTORY

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ccording to the Alabama Department of Archives and History, Franklin County was created by the Alabama Territorial legislature Feb. 6, 1818. It was named in honor of Benjamin Franklin.

The county is bordered by Colbert, Lawrence, Winston and Marion counties in Alabama and by Tishomingo and Itawamba counties in Mississippi. It encompasses 643 square miles.

The county seat was originally located at Russellville, named after William Russell, an early settler and chief scout for Gen. Andrew Jackson during the Creek Indian War of 1813-14.

In 1849 the county seat was transferred to Frankfort, where it remained until 1879, when it was moved to Belgreen. A courthouse fire in 1890 probably accounted for the relocation of the county seat to Russellville in 1891.

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Government

FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSION Russellville City Hall 304 N. Jackson Ave. Meeting: first and third Monday of the month; work session at 6 p.m. with meeting immediately following 256-332-6060 Mayor: David Grissom www.russellvilleal.org

Red Bay City Hall 203 Fourth Ave. SE Meeting: first and third Monday of the month at 7 p.m.

256-356-4473 FRANKLIN COUNTY COURTHOUSE 410 N. JACKSON AVE. / P.O. BOX 1028 RUSSELLVILLE, AL 35653 256-332-8850

Mayor: Charlene Fancher

he Franklin County Commission is chaired by Probate Judge Barry Moore and includes districts for four commissioners. The commission holds a work session the second Monday of every month at 5 p.m. and a monthly meeting the third Monday at 8:30 a.m. at the Elizabeth Lucas Courthouse Annex on North Jackson Avenue, across from the Franklin County Courthouse. To reach a county commissioner, call 256-332-8850.

Phil Campbell City Hall

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www.visitredbay.com

580 Railroad St. Meeting: first and third Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m.

205-993-5313 Mayor: Steve Bell

Probate Judge Barry Moore Chairman Chris Wallace District 1 Jason Miller District 2 Rayburn Massey District 3 David Hester District 4

Other county offices include:

www.philcampbellal.com

Circuit Clerk Anita Scott 256-332-8861 Circuit Judge Terry Dempsey 256-332-8893

Vina Town Hall

District Attorney Joey Rushing 256-332-8870

Meeting: first Monday of the month at 7 p.m.

District Court Judge Paula McDowell 256-332-8886

256-356-4996

EMA Director Jody Hitt 256-332-8890

7111 Highway 19

Mayor: D.W. Franklin www.vinaalabama.org

Extension Service Director Katernia Cole-Coffey 256-332-8880

Hodges Town Hall

County Engineer David Palmer 256-332-8434

Meeting: second Monday of each month at 7 p.m.

1942 Highway 72

Revenue Commissioner Veronica Stancil 256-332-8831 Solid Waste Manager Gene Ward 256-332-8412 (billing) / 256-332-5983 (landfill)

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205-935-3445 Mayor: Joyce Sadd www.hodgesal.com

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Communities

COMMUNITIES HODGES Hodges, first incorporated in 1913, boasts a community center, where senior citizens meet daily for meals and activities, as well as a picnic park with a walking trail.

The crown jewel of this community is Rock Bridge Canyon Equestrian Park.

Opened in 2013, RBCEP attracts tourists from far and wide with its horseback riding trails and campsites.

The town holds the Spirit of Hodges Festival annually to celebrate everything it has to offer – to embrace its past as well as its future.

RED BAY The City of Red Bay boasts a thriving business community built on cornerstone industries like Tiffin Motor Homes, Sunshine Mills and Sunshine Homes, among others – as well as topnotch recreation and schools. Located on the Mississippi-Alabama state line, Red Bay is home to destinations like Cypress Cove Farm, a site on the Alabama Birding Trail; the Community Spirit Bank Weatherford Centre, host of an active community theatre and venue for other community events; and the Red Bay Fun Park, which offers pools and water slides, playground and the Red Bay Farmers Market.

One of the city’s most well-known and admired features are the oak trees, which were planted by the Red Bay Garden Club in the 1930s and cast a canopy over main street. Red Bay is a Tree City USA. Other attractions include the Red Bay Museum. The city is also home to a Pre-K through 12th grade school.

Red Bay was incorporated July 1907.

PHIL CAMPBELL Phil Campbell has that smalltown atmosphere so many who live there enjoy, with a history as unique as its name.

In the late 1880s Phillip “Phil” Campbell agreed to run railroad track and establish a railroad depot in modern day Phil Campbell. Subsequently, the town was named in his honor and to this day is the only place in Alabama that shares the full name of an individual.

Dismals Canyon, with its natural rock formations, caves, trails and rare glowworms, is one of Phil Campbell’s biggest attractions. The town is also home to a campus of Northwest-Shoals Community College, the state’s first junior college, and an elementary and high school. Phil Campbell boasts a splash pad and Memorial Park as favorite community spots.

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VINA

The Historic Hotel Red Bay first opened in 1924 and re-opened in 2017. The thirteen guestroom hotel building has been restored with modern luxury amenities and beautifully decorated with treasures of the past. The ‘24 Crossroads Dine-Inn restaurant is open to the public and serves an eclectically southern menu in an old style dining atmosphere. We strive to extend the best of hospitality for your every occasion.

Restaurant Hours: Mon-Fri 6:00 am - 2:30 pm breakfast & lunch.

Contact us for Catering & Event planning!

107 Fourth Ave. SE, Red Bay, AL

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Vina was incorporated in 1909. The town features a park with a playground, walking track and basketball and tennis courts, as well as a Little League field and a Pre-K through 12th grade school. A popular meeting place in Vina is the community center, which was completed in 2006.

Vina also is home to an Industrial Park – 400 acres with plenty of room for future growth.

RUSSELLVILLE The county seat of Franklin County, Russellville is named after Maj. William Russell, an early settler in the area who helped in the construction of Jackson’s Military Road. Russellville was incorporated Nov. 27, 1819.

The city is home to about 10,000 residents, and it continues to grow. Prized assets include the city’s industrial park, which is host to numerous manufacturers and industries producing everything from wholesale food products to manufactured housing; local schools, featuring always-improving academics; and an expanding retail base, both in downtown and along Highway 24.

Residents and visitors enjoy many other community attractions, such as parks, the Historic Roxy Theatre and a city pool.

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Three additional communities in Franklin County are home to growing populations of people who are passionate about where they live. In Spruce Pine, which lies between Russellville and Phil Campbell, neighbors enjoy a bustling community center and a thriving annual festival, Spruce Pine Day. Additionally, Mar-Jac Poultry has established a feed mill in this small community.

Tharptown, northeast of Russellville, and Belgreen, between Russellville and Red Bay, boast Pre-K through 12th grade schools that serve as hubs of community engagement. Belgreen was also at one time the county seat.

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FRANKLIN COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION Greg Hamilton Superintendent 256-332-1360 Dr. Johnny Cleveland Assistant Superintendent 256-332-1360 Ralton Baker District 1 256-332-9213 Terry Welborn District 2 205-993-5159 Pat Cochran District 3 256-436-3967

Belgreen High School Mascot: Bulldogs Principal: Ann Scott 256-332-1376 14220 Highway 187 Russellville, AL 35653 East Franklin Junior High School Mascot: Rebels Principal: Jonathan King 256-331-2140 1815 Highway 89 Phil Campbell, AL 35581 Franklin County Career Technical Center Principal: Scott Wiginton 256-332-2127 85 Jail Springs Road Russellville, AL 35653 Phil Campbell Elementary School Mascot: Bobcats Principal: Jennifer Warhurst 256-331-2170 148 Camp St. Phil Campbell, AL 35581

Shannon Oliver District 4 256-331-1970 Mike Shewbart District 5 256-810-1263 FRANKLIN COUNTY SCHOOLS WWW.FRANKLIN.K12.AL.US CENTRAL OFFICE: 500 COFFEE AVE., RUSSELLVILLE, AL 35653

Phil Campbell High School Mascot: Bobcats Principal: Gary Odom 256-331-2150 65 School Ave. Phil Campbell, AL 35581

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Red Bay High School Mascot: Tigers Principal: Lance Mitchell 256-331-2270 800 8th St. Red Bay, AL 35582 Tharptown Elementary School Mascot: Wildcats Principal: Kelby Daniel 256-332-3404 145 Highway 80 Russellville, AL 35654 Tharptown High School Mascot: Wildcats Principal: Barry Laster 256-332-6485 255 Highway 80 Russellville, AL 35654 Vina High School Mascot: Red Devils Principal: James Pharr 256-331-2260 8250 County Highway 23 Vina, AL 35593

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FCS MISSION AND VISION

Famous people who attended Franklin County High Schools

The Franklin County School System subscribes to the belief that the primary function of the public schools is to promote the understanding, maintenance and improvement of the American way of life. To that end, the curriculum in the Franklin County Schools shall promote the development of democratic values and shall be based on a program of instruction in academic, technical subjects, fine arts, vocational/technical skills, citizenship, cultural development and enhancement of moral and spiritual values.

The responsibility for providing a free, appropriate education for all children and youth in Franklin County is placed on the Franklin County Board of Education by the Alabama Legislature. In fulfilling this responsibility, the board will: • Plan for program variety to allow for individual differences in mental abilities, physical stamina, learning styles and other factors, which determine progress in the school program.

• Plan for educational opportunity for each individual who is eligible for enrollment in the school system.

• Employ competent personnel and counseling procedures during placement of individuals, which include conferences among pupils, parents and teachers.

• Support athletics and all school activities as an integral part of the local school program but to be supportive to the basic academic program.

• Insist on reasonable standards of behavior and application so that pupils' right to learn is protected and no pupil is permitted to infringe in any way on the right of his/her classmates to learn

Carl Elliott Carl Elliott, representative of Alabama's 7th congressional district from 1949 to 1965, graduated in 1929 from Vina High School at the age of 16. Elliott became the first recipient of the John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award in 1990. He also wrote books about local history, including a comprehensive volume of the history of Red Bay, and his story is documented in the autobiography, “The Cost of Courage: The Journey of An American Congressman.”

Van Tiffin Van Tiffin is a former American football placekicker who attended Red Bay High School. Tiffin was the Alabama Crimson Tide's primary placekicker from 1983-1986. He holds the school record for longest converted field goal. He held the school record for converting 135 extra point attempts until his son, Leigh Tiffin, broke it in 2009 by one. Tiffin's most notable kick came in the 1985 Iron Bowl against instate rival Auburn. His 52-yard field goal lifted the Crimson Tide to a 25-23 victory as time expired. It has become part of Alabama lore, known as "The Kick.” He also played one season in the NFL before returning home to work for Tiffin Motorhomes, a company founded by his father, in Red Bay. He is currently the R&D manager for the company.

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RUSSELLVILLE CITY SCHOOLS BOARD OF EDUCATION Heath Grimes Superintendent 256-331-2001 Greg Batchelor 256-332-4156 Bret Gist 256-332-6652 Jerry Groce 256-332-3559 Judy Pounders 256-332-0112 Greg Trapp 256-332-8094

Russellville High School Mascot: Golden Tigers Principal: Jason Goodwin 256-331-2110 1865 Waterloo Road Russellville, AL 35653 Russellville Middle School Mascot: Golden Tigers Principal: Karen Thorn 256-331-2120 765 Summit St. Russellville, AL 35653 Russellville Elementary School Mascot: Golden Tigers Principal: Kristie Ezzell 256-331-2123 133 Chucky Mullins Drive Russellville, AL 35653 West Elementary School Mascot: Golden Tigers Principal: Deanna Hollimon 256-331-2122 1340 Clay Ave. Russellville, AL 35653

RUSSELLVILLE CITY SCHOOLS WWW.RCS.K12.AL.US CENTRAL OFFICE: 1945 WATERLOO ROAD, RUSSELLVILLE, AL 35653

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RCS MISSION AND VISION

Famous people who attended

Russellville High School Chucky Mullins Chucky Mullins, a Russellville High School graduate of 1988, went on to play football at Ole Miss and is best known for the devastating football injury that left him a quadriplegic during a game against Vanderbilt University. Mullins became the recipient of a huge outpouring of community support until his passing in 1991 from a pulmonary embolism. Ole Miss established the Chucky Mullins Memorial Courage Award, and the documentary film “Undefeated: The Chucky Mullins Story” and the SEC Storied Documentary film "It's Time" continue to share his tale.

Sonequa Martin-Green Actor and producer Sonequa Martin-Green graduated from Russellville High School in 2003. She made her television debut as a guest on Law & Order: Criminal Intent in 2008 and had recurring roles in both Army Wives and The Good Wife before rising to fame as series regular Sasha in the hit show The Walking Dead.

Martin-Green is presently starring as science specialist Michael Burnham in Star Trek: Discovery, a role that drew much attention for being the first AfricanAmerican female lead of a Star Trek series. The second season of the CBS All Access series is in production.

Madeline Mitchell Gwin Madeline Mitchell Gwin is an American beauty pageant titleholder from Russellville, graduating from RHS in 2007. She won the title of Miss Alabama USA 2011 and competed in the Miss USA 2011 competition, where she finished as the second runner-up. She was later crowned Mrs. America 2016 and went on to compete in the Mrs. World pageant in Beijing. She also competed in the NBC reality show “Get Out Alive with Bear Grylls” and is celebrated for overcoming adversity when she survived a near fatal car crash that left her in a 12-day coma.

MISSION “Pursuing Excellence …

Impacting the lives of our students, our community, our world” VISION RCS will be recognized as a leader in our state for excellence in academic growth. We will reach all students through relationships, character building, and strong community involvement, while providing first class facilities, technologies, and engaging educational experiences.

Franklin County The Watermelon Capital of Alabama 2 0 18 F e s t i v a l s & A c t i v i t i e s • Watermelon Festival, Russellville - August 17 & 18 • Red Bay Founder's Day - Sept 15 • Spirit of Hodges - Oct 13 • Spruce Pine Day - Oct 20 • Trunks of Treats, Russellville - Oct 31 • Holly Day with Santa at Todd Centre - Dec 1

Ot h er A t t r a ct i o n s • Bear Creek Lakes • Red Bay Museum • King Drive In • Cypress Cove Farm & Birding Trail • Red Bay Family Fun Park • Roxy Theatre-2nd Sat. of each month • Dismals Canyon • Rock Bridge Canyon Equestrian Park • Bay Tree Council of Performing Arts (play in Nov) 256.332.1760 info@franklincountychamber.org www.franklincountychamber.org

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HIGHER EDUCATION

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orthwest-Shoals Community College has been providing postsecondary and workforce education to northwest Alabama for more than 50 years. The college operates two campuses: the Shoals campus in Muscle Shoals and the Phil Campbell Campus in Phil Campbell, located in Franklin County.

As a comprehensive two-year college, NW-SCC provides academic, career technical and lifelong educational opportunities. NW-SCC is an ideal option for those interested in academic transfer, career/technical programs and health studies careers. Students who attend Northwest-Shoals to obtain basic educational requirements before transferring to a four-year college/university save 55-65 percent on tuition costs, on average.

The Phil Campbell campus was founded in 1963, deriving its original charter from the Alabama legislature through the Alabama Trade School and Junior College Authority Act of 1963. It began as Northwest Alabama State Junior College, providing access to postsecondary education for citizens of the rural counties of northwest Alabama. It was the first public junior college in the Alabama Community College System.

The Phil Campbell campus of NW-SCC might be best known for its Associate Degree Nursing. In May 2018, the ADN program graduated 44 nurses into the workforce.

Another highlight of the NW-SCC Phil Campbell Campus is the Music Department. The Music Department has been a staple for rural northwest Alabama for more than 40 years.

In addition to nursing, NW-SCC offers welding, applied engineering and machining programs (machine shop) and the academic transfer option, which allows students the opportunity to take basic core classes at NW-SCC before transferring to a four-year college or university.

Regardless of a student’s educational goals, NW-SCC can help them achieve those goals.

For more information about Northwest-Shoals Community College, visit nwscc.edu.

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Law and Order

LAW ENFORCEMENT

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ranklin County residents and visitors can feel safe and sound thanks to the protection and enforcement provided by local police forces. Their servant hearts and commitment to jobs that are often thankless are part of what make Franklin County a great place to call home. From traffic direction to arrests, from responding to emergency situations to participating in community events, Franklin County’s “boys in blue� are always keeping a watchful eye on the communities entrusted to them.

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Russellville Police Department 400 N. Jackson Ave. Russellville, AL 35653 256-332-2230 Crime Stoppers Tip Line: 256-386-8685 Chief Chris Hargett Red Bay Police Department 112 5th Ave. SE Red Bay, AL 35582 256-356-4455 Chief Janna Jackson Phil Campbell Police Department 580 Railroad St. Phil Campbell, AL 35581 205-993-5314 Chief Joe Fite Franklin County Sheriff’s Office 748 Walnut Gate Road Russellville, AL 35654 256-332-8811 Crime Tip Hotline: 256-332-8820 Sheriff Shannon Oliver

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FIGHTING FIRES

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ranklin County’s paid and volunteer fire departments devote themselves to their communities to ensure safety is top-notch. Local firefighters go above and beyond to safeguard Franklin County. Local departments frequently cooperate to fight fires and respond to other safety situations, collaborating to ensure safety in Franklin County. Departments also frequently participate in community education efforts, reaching out to schools and communities to share important safety information and procedures. Franklin County fire departments include:

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Russellville Red Bay Vina Hodges Phil Campbell Gravel Hill Frog Pond Frankfort East Franklin Burnout & Halltown Belgreen Tharptown Pleasant Site

For emergency fire or police assistance, dial 9-1-1.

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Community Resources

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he Russellville Municipal Airport and Bill Pugh Field are one of this county’s many assets.

The local airport is large enough to accept commercial aircraft, boasting a 5,500-foot runway. It is used frequently by current and prospective industries and is also sometimes a community gathering place for fly-ins and other events.

The airport is managed by Harry Mattox, a retired Air Force veteran who now teaches flight lessons with Blue Diamond Aviation. The airport enhances industrial development in the area and offers self-service fuel, hangars, a passenger terminal and lounge, airplane rental, aerial tours and aircraft maintenance.

The present facilities were completed in 2004.

Long-range plans for the airport, which originated in the community in the ’60s, include extending the ramp and building a corporate hangar, as well as establishing an Automated Weather Observing System.

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Russellville Public Library and Weatherford Public Library offer volumes upon volumes of the printed word, as well as public computers, Wi-Fi and audio and video media.

Located in the heart of their respective downtowns, each library also offers a vibrant summer reading program for Franklin County children and visitors to the area.

The Franklin County Archives offers a wealth of information on this area’s history – the people, places and events that have shaped the local communities.

From genealogies to photos to newspaper archives and more, visitors can access an abundance of records on the people and places that define Franklin County.

Established in 2004 through the dedicated efforts of the Red Bay Civitan Club, the Red Bay Museum welcomes visitors to explore relics of Red Bay’s and Franklin County’s past.

Displays including a re-creation of the Red Bay Hotel lobby; the original soda fountain from an early drugstore; items from The Bay Theater, including the original ticket window and player piano; and Tammy Wynette mementos.

Russellville Public Library 110 Lawrence St. E. | Russellville, AL 35653 256-332-1535 | Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Director: Ashley Cummins Weatherford Public Library 307 4th Avenue S. | Red Bay, AL 35582 256-356-9255| Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Director: Linda Ezzell

Franklin County Archives 300 E. Limestone St. Russellville, AL 35653 256-332-8827 Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Closed for lunch from noon to 1 p.m.

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Red Bay Museum 110 4th St. S.E. | Red Bay, AL 35582 256-356-8758 Tuesday and Thursday, 1:30-4 p.m., and by appointment $5 for adults, $2 for students, no charge for children under 6 years old Director: Scotty Kennedy

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CITY HOSPITALS RUSSELLVILLE Russellville Hospital, located at 15155 Highway 43 in Russellville, is a 100-bed acute care facility serving northwest Alabama.

Fully accredited by The Joint Commission, the hospital provides, among its services, a 24-hour emergency room, intensive care unit/cardiac care unit, respiratory therapy, inpatient and outpatient diagnostic and treatment services, rehabilitation Russellville Hospital was purchased by Curae Health in January 2015, allowing the facility to offer enhanced physician recruiting, continuing education programs and other clinical and operational support. The hospital is affiliated with the Huntsville Hospital Health System.

During 2017, Russellville Hospital added vascular surgery services to medical specialties offered as well as a new digital mammography unit to better serve the community.

Russellville Hospital also serves as an educational clinic for local nursing, laboratory and radiology students and maintains an active presence in the community, particularly as a yearly supporter of the Franklin County Relay for Life.

To reach the hospital, call 256-332-1611.

CEO and administrator: Christine Stewart

RED BAY Red Bay Hospital, located at 211 Hospital Road in Red Bay, marked 50 years in operation in 2017. The hospital, a division of the Helen Keller Hospital system and member of the Huntsville Hospital Health System, serves northwest Alabama and northeast Mississippi.

Red Bay Hospital is licensed for 25 beds, 10 of which are classified as Swing Beds. The swing bed program is a unique service that allows the hospital to convert a hospital bed to a long-term care bed, which makes it possible for a patient who is not quite ready to go home or to another facility to receive full nursing care for up to 12 additional weeks at Red Bay Hospital.

Other services offered include 24-hour emergency room, blood bank, infusion services, radiology, outpatient clinic, occupational therapy, physical therapy, mammography, respiratory care, MRI and other imaging, pharmacy and a fullservice Wellcare Center, which features modern exercise and rehabilitative equipment and is staffed with therapists and trainers.

The hospital was awarded Critical Access Hospital status in 2005.

Red Bay Hospital’s desire is to offer excellent healthcare, close to home.

To reach the hospital, call 256-356-9532.

Administrator: Sherry Jolley

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PHIL CAMPBELL MEMORIAL PARK Downtown Phil Campbell Dedicated to the memory of those lives lost in the April 27, 2011, tornado, the Phil Campbell Memorial Park also includes a stone erected in honor of veterans of World War I, World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, Desert Shield, Desert Storm, Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom.

BAY TREE PARK Downtown Red Bay Visitors to Bay Tree Park in Red Bay will notice a towering stone testament to the heroism of World War I, World War II, Vietnam, Korea and Persian Gulf veterans, in addition to other, smaller monuments as well. Proud American flags line the sidewalks during patriotic holidays.

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300 E. Limestone St. Russellville, AL 35653 Adjacent to the Franklin County archives, Russellville Veterans Park is situated on a grassy plot of land dedicated to local men and women who put their lives on hold when their country needed them the most. A brick pathway winds among the monuments and features the names of many local heroes. One monument features the “Soldier’s Prayer;” others honor Franklin County’s involvement in the Civil War, the Spanish-American War, World War I, World War II and other wars and conflicts. The welcome monument, shaped like an open book, also serves as a time capsule.

Also in Russellville, at the county courthouse, is a monument that lists the names of many Franklin County natives who gave their lives for their country.

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Russellville City Schools At Russellville City Schools, we love interacting with our students, faculty, parents, and community members through social media.

We believe this form of communication is a great way to facilitate quick communication and let everyone know about the exciting things happening at RCS! Each of our schools has social media accounts, and many of our athletic and fine arts groups as well as clubs, extracurricular groups, our after school program, and individual teachers have social media accounts as well.

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Recreation

DESTINATIONS RUSSELLVILLE PUBLIC POOL The Russellville swimming pool is located on Rube Courington Drive near the campus of Russellville City Schools and is a popular place throughout the summer months. Offering both adult and kiddie pools, this hotspot opens around Memorial Day each year and offers open-to-the-public hours as well as special times set aside for swimming lessons by qualified lifeguards.

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RED BAY FUN PARK The Red Bay Fun Park is the only full-scale water park in Franklin County, making it a popular spot, especially during sweltering summer afternoons. Winding water slides and pools for people of all ages make it a destination for the entire family. The water park is open to the public and for private parties. In addition to the water park, this family destination features a playground, walking trail and more amenities to come.

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THE SPLASH PAD The Splash Pad, located in Phil Campbell, is a unique way for children of all ages to beat the Alabama heat. Water splashes and sprays from all directions to keep kids cool. Open to the public Tuesday through Sunday afternoons, the Splash Pad and adjoining playground can also be rented for birthdays or other occasions.

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Spanning miles across Franklin County, the Bear Creek lakes are a go-to spot for camping or water activities.

Boasting some of the cleanest recreational waters in Alabama, the four lakes that make up the Bear Creek system – Cedar Creek, Little Bear, Upper Bear and Bear Creek – are full of bass fish and surrounded by beautiful woodlands. Five campgrounds, open seven months of the year, allow for numerous activities on and off the water including boating, canoeing, swimming and picnicking.

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DESTINATIONS SLOSS LAKE

COMMITTED TO EXCELLENCE THROUCH CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT Sloss Lake, a manmade lake created in the early 1900s, is located in Russellville adjacent to the John Blackwell Sports Complex and Highway 24. The lake is host to a number of events throughout the year and is a great place to have a picnic or go fishing on a nice day.

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DISMALS CANYON Dismals Canyon, located just south of Phil Campbell off Highway 17, is a privately-owned and operated National Natural Landmark. Visitors to Dismals Canyon can hike along the trails, enjoy pristine waterfalls and explore the caves. Dismalite Night Tours allow visitors to see the rare glowworms in their natural habitat.

The canyon also offers cabins with amenities and campgrounds for visitors planning an overnight stay.

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On April 27, 2011, an EF-5 tornado tore through the Town of Phil Campbell. The Phil Campbell Memorial Park was built and dedicated to the lives lost on that day as well as to the military men and women of the area who have died protecting the rights and freedoms this country holds dear. In addition to fitting monuments, the park also offers a playground for children and serves as a community gathering place Downtown Phil Campbell

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FUN IN FRANKLIN COUNTY There’s always something to do in Franklin County. Whether it’s a trip to the library, sunny afternoons at the lake, visits to great local parks or a community-wide school function, there are plenty of exciting outings to keep life interesting. Several times a year, festivals are held in different parts of the county – special events that celebrate the county’s past, present and future. Annual attractions like Christmas parades and Relay for Life are also a big hit.

FRANKLIN COUNTY RELAY FOR LIFE May Each May in Russellville, hard-working Relay for Life teams from across Franklin County come together for a night of fundraising, celebrating, remembering and fighting back against cancer. Franklin County raises in excess of $100,000 each year for the American Cancer Society, with fundraising taking place throughout year as well as at the official Relay for Life event.

PHIL CAMPBELL HOEDOWN June Each summer in June, the Hoedown offers everything a good local festival should: live entertainment, fun contests, a car show and arts and crafts vendors – not to mention, of course, plenty of food options.

Celebrated in downtown Phil Campbell, the two-day, family-friendly festival is always well-attended and is a great way to kick off the summer season in Franklin County. The celebration also serves as an annual reunion for people named Phil Campbell (and Phyllis Campbell) from around the world.

JAM ON SLOSS LAKE July Held at Sloss Lake in Russellville every year since 2009, July 4’s Jam on Sloss Lake features a morning car show followed by an afternoon of musical entertainment, which precedes the city’s awe-inspiring fireworks show to cap off the evening. The festival attracts thousands for a fun day of celebrating this country’s heritage with neighbors, family and friends.

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FUN IN FRANKLIN COUNTY VINA JULY FEST July July Fest is a way of providing a special local event and supporting the Vina Fire Department and Rescue Squad at the same time. The annual festival has brought people together the last Saturday of July for more than 25 years. A full slate of entertainment – including a car show, food, crafts and live music – is accompanied by an always much-anticipated Draw Down raffle, which awards the ultimate cash prize of $17,00. The day ends, of course, with a massive fireworks show.

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August The highlight of the summer for many, the Franklin County Watermelon Festival combines some of the most-loved activities into two-day event: a car show, a 5K, top-notch musical entertainment and a full slate of watermelon competitions, among other attractions that change from year to year. The festival, which began in 1981, is held the third weekend in August in downtown Russellville.

Thousands – including the Watermelon Queen – turn out to enjoy a cool slice of melon and celebrate life in Franklin County.

The festival is coordinated by the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce.

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September This one-day tribute to Red Bay’s heritage draws visitors to the city in September for a day of free family fun. Situated under the shade trees of Bay Tree Park, the annual Red Bay Founder’s Fest has grown from a modest community picnic to a full-scale festival featuring contests, vendors sidewalks sales and live music. A beauty pageant precedes the festivities, which also include a car and truck show and traditional festival food.

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FUN IN FRANKLIN COUNTY SPRUCE PINE DAY October Spruce Pine Day began in 1999 when the local grocer and postmaster made chicken stew and invited the community. It’s now a much-loved tradition in this unincorporated community by the same name. The tradition of togetherness continues with fun for kids along with music and vendors.Festival-goers enjoy good food and fellowship while celebrating Spruce Pine history.

THE SPIRIT OF HODGES FESTIVAL October During The Spirit of Hodges Festival, this small town comes to life, bringing in people from all over to commemorate the community’s history. Started in 2007 and held every October, The Spirit of Hodges Festival celebrates the town’s affiliation with the World War II plane for which the town was awarded naming rights for selling the most war bonds. The event provides a variety of attractions each year, like bouncy houses, a rock wall, yummy treats, fall fun and, of course, musical entertainment.

BAY TREE COUNCIL FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS November, February, April Red Bay’s Bay Tree Council for the Performing Arts puts on a three-show season annually with highly-acclaimed performances at the Weatherford Centre in Red Bay. All the plays, including the highly-popular dinner theater in February, are well attended. Local talent takes the stage to present sidesplitting comedies and heart-warming tales to appreciative audiences. The BTCPA has flourished since 1996 thanks to the strong support of sponsors, patrons, members and people who share their commitment.

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FUN IN FRANKLIN COUNTY CHRISTMAS PARADES December Franklin County is treated to several Christmas parades each December to celebrate the holiday season. Paradegoers can enjoy floats, candy and special guests – including the Jolly Old Elf himself – in Phil Campbell, Vina, Red Bay and Russellvile.

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Russellville, Red Bay and Phil Campbell each offer vibrant Parks and Recreation programs for children in Franklin County. Dixie Youth sports are popular each year, and young people can also get involved in everything from T-Ball, volleyball and soccer to softball, football and basketball, as well as swimming lessons and special one-time events.

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The historic Roxy Theatre has been a beloved fixture of downtown Russellville since 1949. It first served as a movie theatre and today is a venue for concerts, recitals and talent shows.

Monthly concerts feature the Kerry Gilbert Band, and the venue plays hosts to other bands and performers frequently throughout the year, including during the W.C. Handy Fest in July and Watermelon Festival in August.

The Roxy is also the venue for “The Roxy’s Legend of Toyland” each December.

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YEAR IN HEADLINES A lot can happen in one year, as proven by these top headlines from the past year in Franklin County.

AUGUST 2017 Red Bay to host MLB camp Since 1996 the Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association has hosted youth baseball camps free of charge coached by former Major League baseball players. For the first time in 21 years, Alabama – more specifically, Red Bay – was the host of one. In August 2017, city officials announced the MLBled camp for boys and girls age 7 through high school. The one-day, held in October, was dubbed the Olan Cunningham Youth Baseball Camp.

FC Cattlemen’s Association: largest in Alabama The Franklin County Cattlemen’s Association chapter was named the largest in the state during the 2017 membership year, according to the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association.

Franklin County finished the year with 582 members, followed by Limestone (502 members) and Lauderdale (350 members). To honor this achievement, the ACA awarded an outdoor tent and a “Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner” banner for use at county events.

SEPTEMBER 2017 G&G constructs for NASA It’s not always common knowledge what local industries are doing and creating, but a 2017 project for G&G Steel garnered wide exposure, as the local industry completed a product for NASA through a contract with Dynetics. G&G Steel vice president Bret Gist said this is the first time the company has ever contracted with Dynetics on a project. The final product was a full-scale model of a Space Launch System (SLS) Core Stage, called the Core Stage Pathfinder.

Helping after Hurricane Harvey RCS Superintendent Heath Grimes organized for RCS to “adopt” the Lumberton Independent School District in Lumberton, Texas, to help the victims of Hurricane Harvey – and the community was invited to take part in lending a helping hand. “I feel like our community will feel more connected and more comfortable donating if they know where exactly their support is going,” Grimes said.

OCTOBER 2017 Phil Campbell film sees progress In 1994 a man named Phil Campbell stumbled across the small town of Phil Campbell and coordinated connecting Phil Campbells everywhere with the Franklin County town that shares their name.

Three years ago this “Brooklyn Phil” created a documentary titled “I’m with Phil,” and now he’s working on a full-length film set in the town.

Without revealing too much, Campbell said the story will involve a woman who lives in Phil Campbell and a man named Phil Campbell who is from New York. As of right now, there is no set title for the film, and Campbell said he is taking the script one page at a time.

NOVEMBER 2017 Jason Goodwin earns principal of year nod The Russellville City School system received several awards and recognitions in 2017, and RHS principal Jason Goodwin has added

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onto that list. At the Alabama Association of Secondary School Principals’ fall conference, Goodwin received the Council for Leaders in Alabama Schools District 7 North Principal of the Year Award.

“There are only eight districts, so this is a huge honor,” Superintendent Heath Grimes said.

FCSO: Murder suspect in custody after 11 years Eleven years ago Dionicio Bahena was shot multiple times outside of Greg’s Trailer Park on Franklin County Road 48.

He died later that day. The suspect was Vincente Soto, who fled to Mexico after the incident occurred. Nov. 9, 2017, the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office took Soto into custody at the Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport, after he was extradited from Mexico. “He fought the extradition for a while, but eventually it was granted,” an investigator said.

DECEMBER 2017 Historic Roxy Theatre stages ‘Toyland’ Holiday traditions are often what make the season come alive.

The Franklin County Arts and Humanities Council spearheaded the move to bring a beloved holiday tradition of yesteryear back to the spotlight December 2017. The musical extravaganza “The Roxy’s Legend of Toyland” was staged in late November and early December, meeting with overwhelming approval from the community.

Phil Campbell High School crowns 50 Dream Girls – and counting One of many Phil Campbell High School traditions is the annual Dream Girl Pageant. PCHS has crowned 50 Miss Dream Girls to date – including the 2017 Miss Dream Girl, Taylor Hallman, crowned in fall 2017. The pageant is currently a PCHS Student Council-sponsored event and fundraiser for the organization.

Self-service corn machine comes to Franklin Dec. 20, 2017, Thomas and Shannon Murray held a ribbon cutting ceremony unveiling their new corn machine they purchased from the company Maize Kraize. The machine is 24/7 self-service. Consumers can choose the amount of corn they need and pay directly at the machine. For firsttimers, a handy instruction panel tells exactly how to pay and operate the machine. According to the producers of the machine and owners of Maize Kraize Ben Burleson and Jason Spiller, this is the first legal self-service corn machine of its kind in Alabama.

JANUARY 2018 Local music legend Rick Hall dies Music has the power to bring people together, and that is certainly what happened after the passing of legendary music producer Rick Hall. The music industry, fans and even Gov. Kay Ivey stepped forward and expressed their condolences and shared stories of the music icon, who passed away Jan. 2, 2018, at 85 years old. “We are all sad about Rick’s passing.

I guess we thought he would live forever,” said Dixie Griffin, director of the Alabama Music Hall of Fame. Hall was born in Tishomingo, Miss., but grew up in the Freedom Hills area of Franklin County.

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YEAR IN HEADLINES Toyota locates new plant in state Jan. 10, 2018, Gov. Kay Ivey made the announcement that many Alabamians have been waiting for: a new ToyotaMazda production plant is set to be located in North Alabama.

According to Russellville Mayor David Grissom, in the end this new venture could create around 10,000 jobs in total – jobs which will hopefully reach as far as Franklin County. “It’s a great day for Alabama, especially North Alabama. I’ve already been talking to people about our interest in being a site for suppliers and whatever help we can provide in Franklin County,” Grissom said.

Water systems for Rockwood, Isbell disband At a January 2017 meeting, the Franklin County Commission approved two resolutions: one from Rockwood water system to disband and one from Isbell water system to disband. Probate Judge Barry Moore said these systems were already buying their water from Russellville Utilities, but the billing and maintenance was being handled by Frank Bishop.

FEBRUARY 2018 Celebrating 200 years: Franklin County marks bicentennial Citizens from all across Franklin County and even a few special guests from Texas crowded in front of the Franklin County Archives building Feb. 6, 2018, to celebrate the Alabama Bicentennial Kick-off. What made the occasion even more special is that Franklin County is celebrating its 200th birthday, as well. Franklin County Commissioners had the privilege of unveiling the new historic marker in front of the Franklin County Archives building, bearing a brief history of Franklin County.

MARCH 2018 Tornado causes damage in Franklin Another damaging storm hit Franklin County, seven years after the tornado that ripped through parts of the county in 2011.

March 19, 2018, will go down in history as another moment when buildings and land were destroyed and panic spread. But according to Russellville Fire Chief Joe Mansell, it will also be remembered as a day when the county bonded together, faced a crisis and came out on the other side with the reassurance that the proper actions were taken.

Former county administrator pleads guilty to $753K theft March 19 former county administrator Crista Madden pleaded guilty to ethical violations during her tenure as administrator for Franklin County. Madden pleaded guilty to two counts of an intentional ethics law violation – one for using her official position for personal gain and one for using official equipment for personal gain. Madden was sentenced to 20 years in prison, and she must also pay full restitution of the $753,899 she stole from the county by way of these felonies.

APRIL 2018 Vina historical marker honors Congressman Carl Elliott Franklin County continues to add to its list of historical recognitions. April 22, 2018, there was an unveiling of a historical marker in memory of Carl Elliott. A general theme rang throughout the speeches made at the unveiling of the Carl Elliott historical marker at the Vina Community Center: Elliott

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was a man who loved his country and fought for the underdog or “the least of these.” Elliott, a Vina native and Vina High School graduate – valedictorian of his class – went on to become a lawyer and then a seven-term congressman.

FC teams qualify for TARC Russellville High School and Tharptown High School students are shooting for the stars with 2018 recent accomplishments in rocketry. Three teams from RHS and one from THS advanced to the national competition of the Team America Rocketry Challenge. At the national finals May 12 at Great Meadow in the Plains, Va., near Washington, D.C., Russellville High School teams all of which placed in the top 25: Team 1 placed 22nd with a score of 84.36, Team 2 placed 25th with a score of 103.12 and Team 3 placed third with a score of 26. Tharptown High School’s all-girl team placed 33rd out of 100 with a total score of 151.84.

MAY 2018 Pioneer Day celebrates county’s heritage Franklin County’s Pioneer Day kicked off with a bang May 12, as Russellville Mayor David Grissom fired off the first shot from the cannon pointed out over Sloss Lake. Vendors and artisans filled the park Saturday morning and prepared for the crowds that flowed in and out throughout the day. Demonstrators showcased their talents in blacksmithing, wood-working, cooking with lard, caning chairs, weaving baskets, performing Native American dances and much more. The event was part of ongoing bicentennial celebrations in Franklin County.

JUNE 2018 100 Alabama Miles kicks off in Red Bay June 16, 2018, the city of Red Bay held its own kickoff in support of the 100 Alabama Miles Challenge, complete with a one-mile walk to help get people started. The program is a statewide initiative that was founded to encourage Alabamians to get outside and explore all that the state has to offer with its natural resources and embrace healthier, more active lifestyles.

JULY 2018 FBC mission team gets stranded in Haiti A week-long mission trip turned into a waiting game for the 14 Russellville First Baptist Church members who left June 30 for Haiti. Their return flight was scheduled for July 7, but unforeseen circumstances in the foreign country delayed that passage by three days. Six adults, two college-aged young adults and six high school girls went on FBC’s Haiti mission trip with the goal of helping and ministering at the Faith House Orphanage in Jacmel. The team members’ plans took a dip Saturday, however.

They were preparing to leave at 7 a.m. when they were told there were blockades on the only road from Jacmel to Port-auPrince, where the airport is located. Riots and protests began to break out across Haiti, which caused the blockades and flight travel to be stopped.

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American Legion Post 64 Book Lovers Study Club Cedar Creek Wings Citizens for Phil Campbell

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Cotton Flat Cruisers Cultura Garden Club Franklin Civic-Social Club Franklin County Cattlemen’s Association Franklin County Arts and Humanities Association Franklin County Shiners M & M Social Club Phil Campbell Study Club Red Bay Civitan Club Red Bay Garden Club Red Bay Lions Club Russellville Civitan Club Russellville Kiwanis Club Russellville Lions Club Russellville Rotary Club Spruce Pine Historical Society Vina Civitan Club

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2018 FRANKLIN COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MEMBERS ACCOUNTANTS Foster & Foster CPA 269 Underwood Road Russellville, AL 35653 256-332-1525 Joe M. Tucker, CPA, C.P. 509 N. Jackson Avenue Russellville, AL 35653 256-332-2004 www.joemtuckercpa.com Strickland & Barksdale, CPAs 525 St. Clair Street SE Russellville, AL 35653 256-332-2275 AIR CONDITIONING Glasgow Heating & Air Conditioning 14404 Highway 43 Russellville, AL 35653 256-332-7256 MPE 15891 U.S. Highway 43 Russellville, AL 35653 256-361-3813 AIRPORTS Northwest Alabama Regional Airport 1729 T. Ed Campbell Dr, Suite A Muscle Shoals, AL 35661 256-383-2270 APARTMENTS Village Square Apartments 100 Square Road Russellville, AL 35654 256-332-4620 ASSISTED LIVING Country Cottage 900 N. Jackson Ave. Russellville, AL 35653 256-332-4707 ATTORNEYS Hester & James 13830 U.S. Highway 43 Russellville, AL 35653 256-332-7440 McDowell, Beason & Hamilton 507 N. Jackson Ave. Russellville, AL 35653 256-332-1660 Roger Bedford & Associates 303 N. Jackson Ave. Russellville, AL 35653 256-332-2880

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ATTRACTIONS Bear Creek Development Authority 1111 County Rd 88, Hodges, AL 35653 256-332-4392

Russellville, AL 35653 256-331-0600

Russellville, AL 35653 256-332-2052

Listerhill Credit Union 13400 Highway 43 Russellville, AL 35653 256-332-7755

CHIROPRACTORS Morgan Chiropractic 15255 U.S. Highway 43 #3 Russellville, AL 35653 256-332-4949

Rock Bridge Canyon Equestrian Park 1942 Alabama Highway 172 Hodges, AL 35571 205-935-3499

Valley Credit Union 111 Lauderdale St. N.E. Russellville, AL 35653 256-332-8923

AUCTIONS Davis Auction/Realty 115 N. Jackson Ave. Russellville, AL 35653 256-332-9920

Valley State Bank 15565 Highway 43/308 Jackson Avenue Russellville, AL 35653 256-332-3600/256-331-4700

AUTOMOBILE REPAIRS Eddie’s Collison Repairs, Inc. 21441 Highway 24 Russellville, AL 35653 256-332-9090 BANKS/CREDIT UNIONS Alabama Central Credit Union 13831 Highway 43 South Russellville, AL 35653 256-332-3000 Bank Independent 401 N. Jackson Ave. / 13566 U.S. Highway 43 Russellville, AL 35653 256-386-5000 117 4th Ave. South Red Bay, AL 35582 CB&S Bank 200 Jackson Ave. S. / 14015 U.S. Highway 43 Russellville, AL 35653 256-332-1710 / 256-332-5110 407 4th St. West Red Bay, AL 35582 256-356-9547 Community Spirit Bank 14009 U.S. Highway 43 / 310 N. Jackson Ave. Russellville, AL 35653 256-332-5315 / 256-356-5630

527 4th Avenue SE Red Bay, AL 35582 256-356-9990

CHURCHES Russellville First Baptist Church 213 N. Jackson Ave. Russellville, AL 35653 256-332-2065 CLUBS/ORGANIZATIONS American Legion Post 64 310 Lawrence Street West Russellville, AL 35653 256-332-2679 ARC of Franklin County (Sarah Dinsmore Center) 1210 4th St. N.W. Red Bay, AL 35582 256-356-8855

BED AND BREAKFASTS J’s Cozy Inn 702 Copeland Circle Red Bay, AL 35582 256-356-4085 BEVERAGES Happy Day’s Beverage and Tobacco 304 Jackson Ave. S. Russellville, AL 35653

Better Business Bureau of North Alabama 623 S. Seminary Street Florence, AL 35630 256-740-8224

BILLING SERVICES Ambulance Billing Services 1509 Phil Ave. Phil Campbell, AL 35581 205-993-4663

Big Brothers/Big Sisters of the Shoals 505 N. Columbia Ave. Sheffield, AL 35660 256-248-1931

CAMPGROUNDS Cedar Ridge Campground 140 Campground Road Russellville, AL 35653 267-240-6958 www.cedarridgecampgroundal. com

Book Lovers Study Club 301 Green Avenue Russellville, AL 35653 256-332-3175

CARWASH Fast Way Carwash 502 Bostick Road Red Bay, AL 35582 256-356-2536

200 4th Ave. S.W. Red Bay, AL 35582 256-356-4445

CATERING Fourth Street Grill & Steakhouse 607 4th St. N.W. Red Bay, AL 35582 256-356-2226

First Metro Bank 15315 U.S. Highway 43

Grissom’s Frosty Inn 12805 U.S. Highway 43

Cedar Creek Wings 1198 Highway 22 Spruce Pine, AL 35585 256-412-0046 Civitan Club of Red Bay 2166 Higway 195 Red Bay, AL 35582 Cotton Flat Cruisers 2963 Underwood Road Russellville, AL 35654 256-332-6585 Cultura Garden Club 44 Gordon Avenue Russellville, AL 35653 256-332-7228

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Franklin County Archives 300 Limestone Street NE Russellville, AL 35653 256-332-8827 Franklin County Arts & Humanities Council 208 N. Jackson Ave. Russellville, AL 35653 Franklin County Cattleman’s Association 246 Turkey Creek Road Phil Campbell, AL 35581 Franklin County Cooperative Extension System 410 N. Jackson Ave. Russellville, AL 35653 256-332-8880 M & M Social Club 112 Filmore Street SW Russellville, AL 35653 256-398-8915 RUSSELLVILLE CIVITAN CLUB Shoals Youth Advocate Program Spruce Pine Historical Society P.O. Box 32 Spruce Pine, AL 35585 There’s A Way P.O. Box 279 Russellville, AL 35653 United Way of the Shoals P.O. Box 1228 Florence, AL 35631 256-764-5892 COUNSELING B. S. Hillman Counseling Services, LLC 531 Hamilton St Russellville, AL 35653 256-332-5800 CONSTRUCTION SERVICES Aderholt Masonry 3457 Waterloo Road Russellville, AL 35653 256-332-9423 Ready Mix USA 256-766-0859 Wallace Construction 194 Gray Road Russellville, AL 35654 256-810-9401

CONVENIENCE STORE Yogi’s Foodco 501 Waterloo Road Russellville, AL 35653 COPIERS J. T. Ray Company 4127 Helton Drive Florence, AL 35630 877-767-7210 DEALERSHIPS Hyundai of Tuscumbia 122 Highway 43 South Tuscumbia, AL 35674 256-766-6117 DENTISTS Dr. Brett Bowen, Bowen Family Dentistry 243 Underwood Road Russellville, AL 35653 256-332-4000

ELECTRIC Cypress Electric, Inc. 256-277-5088 Franklin Electric 225 Franklin St. N.E. Russellville, AL 35653 256-332-2730

FUNERAL HOMES Pinkard Funeral Homes 27305 Highway 24 Russellville, AL 35653 256-332-7772

Lewis Electric 306 W. Coffee St. Russellville, AL 35653 256-332-1912

Spry Memorial Chapel 906 Jackson Ave. S. Russellville, AL 35653 256-332-1122

MPE Services 15891 U.S. Highway 43 Russellville, AL 35653 256-361-3813

FURNITURE TD’s Fine Furniture Outlet, Inc. 471 Old Warrior Road Sumiton, AL 35148 205-648-3858

ENERGY CONSERVATION Petro Chemical Energy 107 E. Madison St. Russellville, AL 35653 256-331-2473

Dr. Alan Sherrill 15991 Highway 43 Russellville, AL 35653 256-332-9733

Sustainable Safety Solutions, LLC 256-577-4498

DOCTORS Dr. Harry Kuberg 15225 Highway 43 Russellville, AL 35653 256-331-9408

FARM EQUIPMENT/SUPPLIES Darrell Harp Enterprises 819 Fourth Street NW Red Bay, AL 35582 256-356-4424

Dr. Raynard Fabianke 209 Hospital Road Red Bay, AL 35582 256-356-9511

Maize Kraize 256-627-1457

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGENCIES Franklin County Development Authority 16109 Highway 43 Suite C Russellville, AL 35653 256-332-8726 EDUCATION Franklin County Schools 500 Coffee Ave. Russellville, AL 35653 256-332-1360 Northwest-Shoals Community College 2080 College Road Phil Campbell, AL 35581 256-331-6219 Russellville City Schools 1945 Waterloo Road Russellville, AL 35653 256-331-2000

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FINANCIAL LENDING 1st Franklin Financial Corporation 13830 Hwy 43 and 114 B N. Jackson Avenue Russellville, AL 35653 256-332-7800 / 256-332-5161 www.iffc.com

Farmers Home Furniture 13150 Highway 43 Suite 12 Russellville, AL 35654 256-331-0052 GOVERNMENT/AGENCIES Franklin County Department of Human Resources 737 County Road 48 Russellville, AL 35654 256-331-5900 Franklin County Commission 405 N. Jackson Ave. Russellville, AL 35653 256-332-8851 Hodges, Town of 1942 Highway 172 Hodges, AL 35571 205-935-3445 Phil Campbell, Town of 580 Railroad St. Phil Campbell, AL 35581 205-993-5313

Security Finance 14001 Highway 43 #22 Russellville, AL 35653 256-332-9808

Red Bay, City of 203 4th Ave. S.E. Red Bay, AL 35582 256-356-4473

Tower Loan of Russellville 318-1 S. Jackson Ave. Russellville, AL 35653 256-277-6889

Russellville, City of 304 N. Jackson Ave. Russellville, AL 35653 256-332-6060

FITNESS / HEALTH CLUBS American Health & Fitness 15567 Highway 43 Russellville, AL 35653 256-332-4771

Russellville Housing Authority 73 Cross Ave. S.E. Russellville, AL 35653 256-332-0013

FLORISTS Sam’s Floral 107 Cotaco Street NE

Vina, Town of 7111 Highway 19 Vina, AL 35593 256-356-4996

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GROCERY Big Star of Red Bay/ Russellville 406 4th St. West / 314 South Jackson Avenue Red Bay, AL 35582/ Russellville, AL 35653 256-356-2521/256-332-3535 Piggly Wiggly - Red Bay 518 Fourth Ave. S. P.O. Box 360 Red Bay, AL 35582 256-356-4406 HARDWARE Green’s Dependable Hardware 15220 Highway 43 Russellville, AL 35653 256-331-0123 HOSPITALS/HEALTHCARE Kindred Healthcare Operating, Inc. 12200 Highway 43 Russellville, AL 35653 256-332-3375 Red Bay Hospital 211 Hospital Road Red Bay, AL 35582 256-356-9532 Russellville Hospital 15155 Highway 43 Russellville, AL 35653 256-332-1611 HOTEL/MOTEL Best Western 13770 Highway 43 Russellville, AL 35653 256-332-1002 Coldwater Inn 712 Highway 72 West Tuscumbia, AL 35674 256-383-6844 Greenwoods Inn 13600 Highway 43 Russellville, AL 35653 256-332-8920 INSURANCE Alfa Insurance – Laura Horton 996 Ronnie McDowell Drive Russellville, AL 35654 256-332-0840 Country Financial – Tony James 15480 Highway 43 Suite D Russellville, AL 35653 256-332-6161

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Sinclair-Lawrence & Associates 117 Jackson Ave. S. Russellville, AL 35653 256-332-2061

Innovative Hearth Products 1769 East Lawrence St. Russellville, AL 35654 1-800-655-2008

State Farm – Diana Fisher 15480 Highway 43 Suite H Russellville, AL 35654 256-332-0121

Leisure Creations 67 Ash Ave. Russellville, AL 35653 256-332-4567

Florence, AL 35630 256-787-8482 MONUMENTS Atkins Marble 403 Lawrence St. E. Russellville, AL 35653 256-332-2332 NURSING HOME Burns Nursing and Rehab, Inc. 701 Monroe NW Russellville, AL 35653 256-332-4110

State Farm - Lanny Norris 201 Washington Ave. NW Russellville, AL 35653 256-332-0540

Montgomery Industries 188 Commerce Way Spruce Pine, AL 35585 256-277-0045

State Farm - Lee Nickels 15480 Highway 43 Russellville, AL 35653 662-386-3763

Pilgrim’s Corporation 2045 County Road 244 Russellville, AL 35654 256-332-8900

Wood-Thompson Insurance 130 N. Jackson Ave. Russellville, AL 35653 256-332-1383

Sunshine Homes 100 Sunshine Ave. Red Bay, AL 35582 256-356-4427

INVESTMENTS Legacy Planning LLC (Ken Askew) 2707 Artie St. S.W. Huntsville, AL 35805 256-536-7320

Sunshine Mills 500 6th St. S.W. Red Bay, AL 35582 256-356-8287

OPTOMETRISTS Campbell Vision Center 14378 Highway 43 Russellville, AL 35653 256-332-1355

Tiffin Motor Homes 105 2nd St. N.W. Red Bay, AL 35582 256-356-8661

Eyecare Professionals 15255 Highway 43 Russellville, AL 35653 256-332-5440

MASONRY Aderholt Masonry 3457 Waterloo Road Russellville, AL 35653 256-332-9423

PAWNBROKERS Alabama Gun & Pawn 15347 Highway 43 Russellville, AL 35653 256-332-1108

MEDIA Franklin County Times 14131 Highway 43 Russellville, AL 35653 256-332-1881

PHARMACY Red Bay Pharmacy 925 4th Street NW Red Bay, AL 35582 256-356-4044

Pilati Investments - Franklin Free Press 113 Washington Ave. N.W. Russellville, AL 35653 256-332-0255

Redmont Pharmacy, Red Bay 1102 Golden Road Red Bay, AL 35582 256-356-9000

MEDICAL Department of Rehab Services 1450 E. Avalon Ave Muscle Shoals, AL 35661 256-381-1110

Shoals Family Pharmacy Group, Russellville 318 Jackson Ave. S. / 15385 Highway 43 Russellville, AL 35653 256-332-8550 / 256-332-5545

LAWN CARE Askew Outdoor Services, LLC 76 Oak Shadow Street Russellville, AL 35653 256-460-0880 MANUFACTURERS Clark Pulley Industries 120 Clark Drive Russellville, AL 35654 256-332-4981 Coca-Cola Bottling Company 4959 Prospect Road Carbon Hill, AL 35549 205-924-9922 Franklin Structures, LLC 10655 Highway 43 Russellville, AL 35653 256-332-4510 G & G Steel 15825 Highway 243 Russellville, AL 35653 256-332-6652 Gates Corporation 909 Gates St. N.W. Red Bay, AL 35582 256-356-4436

Encore Rehabilitation 15041 Highway 43 Russellville, AL 35653 256-331-0070 VIVA Health 205 Marengo Street

Generations of Red Bay 106 10th Ave. N.W. Red Bay, AL 35582 256-356-4982 Terrace Manor 390 Underwood Road Russellville, AL 35653 256-332-3826

PHOTOGRAPHERS Scotty Kennedy Photography 400 4th St SW Red Bay, AL 35582 256-356-8758

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PHYSICAL THERAPY Encore Rehabilitation 15041 Highway 43 Russellville, AL 35653 256-331-0070 PLUMBING Hoyt Lane & Son Plumbing Services, Inc. 3001 County Road 77 Russellville, AL 35654 256-332-0198 MPE Services 15891 U.S. Highway 43 Russellville, AL 35653 256-361-3813 PRINTERS Hester Printing 308 Jackson Ave. S. Russellville, AL 35653 256-332-5249 Southern Accounting Systems, Inc. (SAS) 509 Highway 43 Muscle Shoals, AL 35662 256-383-2029 REALTORS/RENTALS American Realty Company, LLC 817 E. Lawrence St. Russellville, AL 35653 256-332-2222 Balentine Properties 100 Holiday Plaza Russellville, AL 35653 256-332-2960 Davis Auction/Realty 115 N. Jackson Ave. Russellville, AL 35653 256-332-9920 Sewell Realty 15830 Highway 43

Russellville, AL 35653 256-332-4001 RESTAURANTS Bojangles 13810 Highway 43 Russellville, AL 35653 256-332-8787 Fourth Street Grill & Steakhouse 607 4th St. N.W. Red Bay, AL 35582 256-356-2226 Frosty Inn 12805 U.S. Highway 43 Russellville, AL 35653 256-332-2052 McDonald’s 15254 Highway 43 Russellville, AL 35653 256-332-6564 Papa John’s Pizza 14520 Highway 43 Russellville, AL 35653 256-331-5000 RETAIL Backwoods Bargains 30012 Highway 24 Russellville, AL 35653 256-627-8711 Cottontail Children’s Boutique 111 Jackson Ave. Russellville, AL 35653 256-398-8877 Tartan Plow 100 North Jackson Avenue Russellville, AL 35653 256-460-8429

Tractor Supply Company 14001 Highway 43 Suite 14 Russellville, AL 35653 256-332-5550 SCREENING PRINTERS Graph X Apparel 4640 Chisholm Road Florence, AL 35630 256-764-7330 Images 2 Inc. 3780 River Road Muscle Shoals, AL 35661 256-446-5395 SERVICES Check N Go 15046 Highway 43 Suite B Russellville, AL 35653 256-331-1819 MaxxSouth Broadband 530 4th Ave SE Red Bay, AL 35582 800-457-5351 Moore Tax Services 112 Filmore St SW Russellville, AL 35653 256-398-8915 205-495-3938 SIGNAGE Gault Signs 208 Plum Street Russellville, AL 35653 256-332-7446 Hester Printing 308 Jackson Ave. S. Russellville, AL 35653 256-332-5249 Southern Accounting Systems, Inc. (SAS)

509 Highway 43 Muscle Shoals, AL 35662 256-383-2029 TAXIDERMY Fancher’s Taxidermy & Deer Processing, LLC 713 Newell Road Red Bay, AL 35582 256-460-0404 TOBACCO Happy Day’s Beverage and Tobacco 304 Jackson Ave. S. Russellville, AL 35653 UTILITIES Franklin Electric Cooperative 225 Franklin St. N.E. Russellville, AL 35653 256-332-2730 Russellville Water & Sewer Department 721 Jackson Ave S. Russellville, AL 35653 256-332-3850 VETERINARIANS Franklin Animal Hospital 25025 Highway 24 Russellville, AL 35653 256-332-7575 Russellville Animal Clinic 15392 Highway 43 Russellville, AL 35653 256-332-2254 WELDING Garrett Welding Services 910 Walnut Gate Road Russellville, AL 35654 256-332-2272

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