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Submit community events for future issues of Franklin Living to alison.james@franklincountytimes.com. Requests must be received by the first of the month for consideration for the next edition. *All events are subject to change depending on the progression of the coronavirus.

American Legion Baseball July 7, 14 and 21

This summer, American Legion Post 64 of Russellville is sponsoring varsity and junior varsity teams consisting of current Russellville Golden Tigers, who saw their school seasons end abruptly in March. Varsity and JV home games for Post 64 are scheduled to be held at the Russellville High School Baseball Stadium. Varsity will play Haleyville Post 33 July 7, Post 229 Madison Mayhem July 14 and Post 229 Jets 1 July 21. JV will play the Post 229 Madison Mavericks at Bob Jones July 7, Hartselle Post 52 at home July 13 and the Huntsville Hooks at James Clemens July 14. All contests this season are slated for a 5:30 p.m. first pitch. Home game admission is $5, and concessions will be available for purchase.

Runoff Election July 14

Alabama postponed its primary runoff election, originally scheduled for March 31, for July 14, in light of the coronavirus pandemic. In Franklin County, a Republican primary runoff will give voters the choice between Jeff Sessions or Tommy Tuberville for U.S. Senate, Beth Kellum or Will Smith for Court of Criminal Appeals Judge Place No. 2 and Stratt Byars or Veronica Copeland Stancil for county revenue commissioner.

LifeSouth Blood Drives Aug. 1 and Aug. 15

The LifeSouth bloodmobile will be in Russellville for two blood donation opportunities in August: Aug. 1 at Cricket Wireless on Highway 43 from noon to 7 p.m. and Aug. 15 at Big Star on South Jackson Avenue from noon to 6 p.m. For more information or to make an appointment, visit www.lifesouth.org.

U.S. Census 2020 Through October

Although “Census Day,” April 1, has passed, anyone who has not yet responded is encouraged to complete the U.S. Census over the coming weeks online, by phone or by mail. The data collected during the census helps determine the distribution of more than $675 billion in federal funds to local, state and tribal governments each year, which supports local programs for schools, healthcare, community assistance, infrastructure and other important needs. To find out more visit 2020census.gov or census.alabama.gov.