The Hartselle Enquirer - March 13, 2024

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Sheriff:HartsellemanshotdeadwhileattemptingtoburglarizeLimestonehome

ByEricFleischauer FortheEnquirer

Ahomeownershotand killedaburglarbreaking intohishomeearlySaturday

morning,accordingtothe LimestoneCountySheriff’s Office.

At4:20a.m.,Limestone Countysheriff’sdeputies respondedtothe17000 BlockofMorrisRoadin

Allegedshooterin murder-for-hirecaseto standtrialinOctober

ByDavidGambino

FortheEnquirer

Theallegedshooterina 2020murder-for-hireplot thatleftaHartselleman deadisexpectedtobethe first,amongfive accused,tostand trialonOct.16, accordingtohis defenseattorney.

LoganDelp,39, ischargedwith capitalmurder intheshootingdeathof AnthonyLarry Sheppard,41. Hartsellepolice foundSheppard deadinsidehisresidencethe samedayhewassupposedto appearincourttohashout custodyandvisitationissues withthemotherofhischild, JaclynSkuce,41.

kindofworkingfromthat theoryatthispoint.”

Bondattempts Bondforcapitalmurder casesisrareinAlabama. Nevertheless,attorneysfor SkuceandHowardhave triedtosecurebondfortheir clients.

Skuceisaccusedofpaying Delp$30,000tokillSheppardaftershefoundDelp throughafakeFacebook account,accordingtoinvestigators.She’schargedwith capitalmurder.

Threeothersaccusedof beingaccomplicesarealso chargedwithcapitalmurder:AngelaStolz,37;Aaron Howard,42;andLaJuhn Smart,27.

Allfivehaveremainedin MorganCountyJailwithout bondwhileawaitingtrial.

OnWednesday,theyshuffledwithshacklesintoCircuitJudgeJenniferHowell’s courtroomforastatusconferenceonthecasesagainst them.

Acourtordertoschedule thetrialhadnotyetbeen filedasofThursdayafternoon,accordingtocourt records;however,Delp’s attorney,BrianWhite,said thepartiesdecidedtobegin juryselectiononOct.16at 9a.m.

“Thenwe’llbeginthetrial inearnestonOct.21,”he said.

DistrictAttorneyScott Andersonsaidthecase lookstobein“agoodposture”toproceedtotrial.

“Withcapitalmurder cases,everyonehasto takeextraprecautionto makecertainthatallthe i’saredottedandthet’sare crossed,”hesaid.“Ifthey aren’t,thenwehavetoback upandmakesurethatwe haveeveryoneandeverythinginplace.”

RobertTuten,oneofStolz’s attorneys,saidhisclientis lookingforwardtothecase movingalong.

“Youknow,theevidenceis shapinguptolooklikeshe’s notasdirectlyinvolvedas everyonefirstthoughtwhen everyonewasfirstarrested,” hesaid.“Apparently,shewas notpresentwhentheactual personwaskilled,sowe’re

Obituaries

Elkmontonareportofa burglaryinprogress.The homeownerreportedthat hewasawakenedbysomeoneviolentlyattempting togainentryintohisresidence.

Thehomeownerarmed himselfandawaitedthe deputy’sarrival,theSheriff’s Officesaid,butbeforedeputiesarrived,theoffender kickedinthehomeowner’s doorandenteredtheresi-

dence.Thehomeownershot him,theSheriff’sOffice said,andtheburglarleftthe houseanddiedoutside. Investigatorsidentified thedeceasedasChristopherJasonHovis,44,of

Hartselle.

“Thisinvestigationis ongoing;however,preliminaryresultsindicatethisisa justifiedshooting,andthere arenochargesatthistime,” theSheriff’sOfficesaid.

TigerPawsroarto victoryatnational championships

Ina2022 motiontoset bondforHoward, attorneyCarlCole saidhisclientwas beingheldwithoutbondsolely becausehehad beencharged withcapitalmurder.

Colewrote“that theallegations madeagainstthisdefendant arethatheservedasa‘lookout.’Itisundisputedthathe didnotpullthetrigger.In fact,itisundisputedthathe wasnotatthesceneofthe crime.”

Atthetime,Andersonsaid theprosecutiondidnotarbitrarilychargeHowardwitha capitaloffense,andthatthe chargeshouldprecludehis releaseonbond.

Inhercourtorderregardingthebondmotion,Howelllistedseveralreasonsfor denyingHowardbond:He hasacriminalhistoryincludingdrugpossessionandan out-of-stateconvictionfor assaultwithadangerous weapon;DelptoldinvestigatorsthatheusedHowardto “getgirlsandbringthemto (him),”therebyindicatinga criminalreputation;Howard’sco-defendantssaidhe waspaidforassistinginthe crime;andtheprobability ofaconviction.

InSkuce’scase,herattorneysin2022attachedseverallettersinsupportofher character,mainlyfromcommunityChristianorganizationswithwhomsheapparentlytookclasseswhile incarcerated.

Mostnotably,heroldestdaughterwrotealetter addressedtoHowell.

“ThelasttimeIgottosee herwasinourlivingroom, overtwoyearsago,inthe middleofthenightwithmy motherinhandcuffs,”the letterreads.“Ourfamilyhas beentornapart….Sheisa wonderfulmother,andall shehasdoneisprotectand loveus.”

Howellultimatelydenied thebond.

“Thereisstrongcircumstantialevidenceregarding motive,theco-defendants whowerecapturedonvideo shootingSheppardimplicatedthedefendant,andthe defendantadmittedthatshe soughtoutprofilepictures withgunstofindsomeone tocontactandthatshepaid someonetohelpher,”Howellwroteinherruling.

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SpecialtotheEnquirer

TheHartselleTigerPawsDanceTeam isthehighschoolcompetitiondance teamthatfocusesonJazz,Kickand PomTechnique.Thedancersperform atmanyeventsthroughouttheyear, includingpeprallies,footballgames, basketballgames,DepotDaysand othercommunityevents.

Thepasttwoweekends,theTiger Pawscompetedinregionals,stateand theNationalDanceTeamChampionship.TheTigerPawswalkedawayas winnersinallcompetitions.

TheUDA(UniversalDanceAssociation)MagicCityRegionalswerehosted byThompsonHighSchoolonJan.27. Theteamwonregionalsbyearningfirst placeinbothJVKickandJVPom.They alsowonBestOverallChoreography. SpainParkhostedtheDTU(Dance TeamUnion)AlabamaStateChampionshipJan.28.Theteamwonthe statetitleinbothcategories;JVKick andJVPom.Theperformanceteam alsoearnedsecondplaceinJazz.Six dancerscompetedinthesolocompetitioncategoryandMattieReynolds wascrownedSoloStateChampionand MollieHaskinsplacedthird.

Thispastweekend,TheTigerPaws competedatTheNationalDanceTeam ChampionshipatESPNWideWorld ofSportsinOrlando,Fla.Therewere morethan500teamsinattendance. Itisthelargestandoldestdanceteam championshipinthedanceworld. TheTigerPawscompetedintheJV

High-kickandJVPompreliminaries andadvancedtofinalsinboth.They competedonSundayinfinalsand werecrownedJVHigh-KickNational Champions.Theteamalsofinished ninthinthenationinJVPom.

Thecompetitionteamismadeup ofninedancersandtwoalternatesin sevenththroughtenthgradesincludingcaptainAveryDelaney,co-captain KaitlynMoore,SarahWestbrook,GracieExum,Maggie,BethKing,MattieReynolds,MollieHaskins,Anna GraceDeLucenay,AubreyLott,PressleyBerryandHaileyScott.Additionalperformanceteammembersare KatileeAlexanderandCharleeBlanton.TeamcoachesareJennyFaulkand

TishaBates. “Wearesoproudofthisvery youngteam,”Faulksaid.“Theyare hard-workingandtrulylovetodance together.Ithasbeenpurejoytowatch themgrowasdancersandyoungladies thisyear.”

“Thisteamisatrueexampleofhard workanddedication,”sheadded. “Theypractice3-4daysaweekafter schoolforthreehoursadayandtheir 7thperiodathleticsclass.Theyare greatstudentsandareinvolvedin manyotheractivitiesatschoolaswell.” Thisyear,MaryElizabethAdamsalso helpedwithtechniqueclasses.Adams wasoneoftheoriginalTigerPaws whentheteamwasfoundedin2017.

Delp

DarrelRayPhillips

Decatur FuneralserviceforDarrelRayPhillips,79,will beTuesday,February6, 2024at11:30AMatFirst BibleChurchwithBro. JeffMontegudo,Bro.Paul CheshierandBro.Steve BatemanofficiatingandPeck FuneralHomedirecting. BurialwillbeinBurningtree MemorialGardens. Mr.PhillipsdiedonThursday,February1,2024,at hisresidence.Hewas bornJuly11,1944,inVirginia,toRobertMontaguePhillipsandMinnie

LambertPhillips. HewasemployedbyGeneralElectricasamaintenancesupervisor,priorto hisretirement.Healso wasaFacilityManager forandretiredfromFirst BibleChurchofDecaturafter 15yearsofservice. Hisparentsprecededhim indeath.

Inlieuofflowers,familyrequestsmemorialsbe madetotheMissionFundof FirstBibleChurchorto Samaritan’sPurse.

SurvivorsincludewifeSandraK.Phillips;sonsAnthonyM.Woods(Stephanie)

andChristopherW.Woods (Tonya);daughterSharon Puckett(Ron);brotherRobertPhillips(Jane);sistersRebaGriffith,MildredArtrip andCharlotteParsons;eight grandchildrenandfourGreat Grandchildren.PallbearerswillbeCoreyChambers, CalebPuckett,BobbyPuckett,AnthonyWoods,Chris WoodsandRonPuckett.

CharlesO.Nolen

JanieS.“Ginger”Nolen NiecesandNephewsthathe treatedlikehisownchildren: SuzanneStephenson,JenniferGarner,FredStephenson,Wanda,Rickey,Linda, Diane,Larry,Teresa,Paula, andPam.

Pallbearerswillbe:FredStephenson,JeffGarner,StrattonGarner,StedmanGarner, JeffWoodruff,andJames Bell.

CodyAllenPump

BurialwillbeatSalem Cemetery. Ms.BrutondiedonFebruary2,2024.Shewas bornFebruary11,1968,in MorganCountytoClifford GeraldAlredandRebeccaEvelynGraceAtkins Alred.TammywasaGodfearingwoman,anda faithfulwitness.Shewasa memberofSanctuaryCommunityChurch.Sheenjoyed gardeningandcooking. Tammywasamemberof theBeeLineClassisand Cruisers.Shewasaloving motherandgrandmother andwillbedearlymissedby herfamily.

Shewasprecededindeath byherparents;asister,CharlotteAnnScott;andanephew,DustanLeeParker.

wereherparentsandbrothers,WalterVanSivleyand JoeL.Sivley. SurvivorsincludedaughtersDeanaBorden(Rickey) PamelaNelms(David); grandchildren-DevinSolomon(Johnathan),Trevor Borden(Morgan)Kelsey Borden

PallbearerswillbeWally Steelman,RobertFreeman, MikeGraveman,Rusty White,JohnathanSolomon andTrevorBorden. Inlieuofflowers,familyrequestsMemorialDonationsbemadetoMichael MasonMinistries@606 BirdSpringRoad,Hartselle, AL35640and/orShiloh

BaptistChurch-YouthMinistries@3941ALHwy36, Somerville,AL35670.

MaryFowler

Pre-Planning

AfuneralserviceforCharles O.NolenwillbeMonday, February5,2024at1:00PM atPeckFuneralHomewith burialatHerringCemetery. Mr.Nolenwasbornon August26,1934inFranklin CountytoBonnieandOra Nolen.HediedonFriday, February2,2024athisresidence.CharlesNolenwasa memberofWestHartselle BaptistChurchsince1958. Mr.NolenwasaproudVeteranandaLovinghusband. CharlesNolenlovedhisdogs, lovedtotravel,andloved hischurchwhereheserved asadeaconformanyyears. Hewasprecededindeath byhisparentsBonnieand OraNolen,BrothersHershel NolenandJ.R.Nolen,and sistersEstelleNaylorand VelmaDrane. Survivorsinclude:Wife:

FuneralServiceforCody AllenPump,36,willbeMonday.February5,2024at3 p.m.atPeckFuneralHome withPastorRichieThompsonofficiatingandPeck FuneralHomedirecting. Mr.Pumppassedawayon Friday,February2,2024.He wasbornonTuesday,September15,1987,inEtowah CountytoRogerAllenPump andMarryLynetteHooper Pump.

HewasanavidAuburn footballfan,enjoyedgolfing, vacationsatthebeach,and restoringautomobiles.He lovedhisfamilyandfriends andespeciallylovedEverleigh andGabrielsomuch.

Hewasprecededindeath byhisfather-RogerAllen Pump,his1stcousin-Hunter Griffith,cousin-PhillipHubbard,andhisgrandparents.

SurvivorsIncludeone sonAlanBruton(Taylor); onedaughterRachelLong (John);partnerTimMiller; onestepsonBlakeMiller;one stepdaughterSavannahMiller;twosisters,MichelleAlred SandraRobbins(Frankie); fivegrandchildren,Victoria Bruton,JohnBruton,Jay Bruton,AmeliaBrutonand ZeplynBruton;niece,Cami Bush;threenephews,Noah ClayHill,EvanAlredand BryanParker. PallbearerswillbeNoah ClayHill,EvanAlred, CadenParker,JohnLong, TerryBrooksandBlakeMiller.

NancyPorter

Copeland

Hartselle

Maxwell Somerville FuneralserviceforMary FowlerMaxwell,81,will beWednesday,February7, 2024at3:00PMatPeck FuneralHomeChapelwith Bro.TomLarkinofficiating andPeckFuneralHome directing.Burialwillbein AntiochMethodistChurch Cemetery.

Mrs.Maxwellpassedaway onSunday,February4, 2024,atDecaturMorgan Hospital.Shewasborn February14,1942,inMorganCountytoWilliam PorterFowlerandGrace LavanaBaker.

Survivorsincludehismother-LynnettePumpandsister ShannaNichols.

RonaldEugene Hood,Jr.

Eva

FuneralserviceforRonald EugeneHood,Jr.,70,will beWednesday,February 7,2024at1:00PMatPeck FuneralHomeChapel withBro.RichardRichie officiatingandPeckFuneralHomedirecting.Burial willbeinLawrenceCove Cemetery.

Mr.HooddiedonThursday,February1,2024at NorthAlabamaSpecialty Hospital.Hewasborn Thursday,July23,1953, inPontiacMichigan,to RonaldEugeneHood,Sr. andBerniceAdellOrlick Hood.

Heenjoyedfishingand lovedtoridetoTennesseetogetscratch-offs.He wasbaptizedandattended LawrenceCoveBaptist Churchashealthpermitted. Hewasprecededindeath byhismother,Bernice Hoodandfather,Ronald Hood,Sr.asister,Gloria Kelseyandadaughter,Tina.

Survivorsincludehisson RonaldHood,III;sister, PatriciaPike;brother,David Penoyer;twograndchildren. Pallbearerswillbefamily& friends.

TammyAlredBruton Hartselle

AMemorialservicefor NancyPorterCopeland,64, willbeSunday,February 11,2024at3:00PMat PeckFuneralHomeChapel withPeckFuneralHome directing.Burialwillbe inBethelUnitedMethodistCemeteryatalater date.

Ms.Copelanddiedon

Thursday,February1,2024, atHospiceFamilyCare.She wasbornDecember8,1959, inCullmanCounty,toGuy JuniorPorterandRuby AliceMoorePorter.

Shewasalovingdaughter,wholovedworkingin theyard.Shewasalways friendlyandalwaystold herfamily“ILoveYou” often.Nancywasemployed byGeneralElectriconthe Assemblyline,priortoher retirement. Precedingherindeath werehermother,RubyPorterandherbrother,James FreddyPorter. Survivorsincludeher father,GuyJuniorPorter andmanyextendedfamily andfriends.

VeraNellSivley

Steelman

Somerville

AGravesideFuneralserviceandIntermentfor VeraNellSivleySteelman, 80,willbeWednesday, February7,2024,at1p.m. atCenterSpringswith Dr.MichaelMasonofficiatingandPeckFuneralHome directing.

Shewasemployedby RedstoneArsenalinthe DepartmentofDefenseasa GovernmentAccountant andProjectAnalyst,prior toherretirement.Shewas amemberofUnionChurch ofChrist,amemberof theAmericanSocietyof WomenAccountants (ASWA),amemberofthe AssociationofGovernment Accountants(AGA)and amemberoftheAmericanSocietyofMilitary Controllers(ASMC).

Shewasprecededindeath byherhusband,Robert JackMaxwell,adaughter, TraciAger,hersisterand brother-in-law,CarolynSaintandRayandher parents.

SurvivorsincludedaughterCindyLackey(Rickey); Brother-CarltonFowler (Netia);grandchildren-VictoriaLackey(ZacPate–Fiance)andPayneRusselland Son-in-law-JayAger PallbearerswillbeTim Bradford,MatthewBradford,DustyGullion,Glenn Winton,CalvinSpurlinand GrantLanders.

TinaDrinkard Briscoe Falkville

FuneralserviceforTina

DrinkardBriscoe,58, willbeFriday,February9, 2024at7:00PMatPeck FuneralHomeChapel withPeckFuneralHome directing.

Mrs.Briscoepassedaway onMonday,February5, 2024,atCullmanRegional MedicalCenter.Shewas bornJuly30,1965,inCullmanCounty,toBobby WayneDrinkardandNorma AnnKyleDrinkard.

FuneralserviceforTammy AlredBruton,55,of Hartselle,willbeMonday, February5,2024,at 11:00AMatPeckFuneral HomewithPastorLavanul SherrillandPastor ShaneBrittofficiating.

Ms.Steelmanpassedaway onSunday,February4, 2024,atherresidence.She wasbornApril20,1943, inMorganCounty,toWalterRudolphSivleyand VeraArleneDunawaySivley. ShewasemployedbyTechnologyMoldedPlasticsTMP, workingontheAssembly LineandinQualityControl,priortoherretirement.Shewasamemberof CenterSpringsUnited MethodistChurchwhere sheservedintheUnited MethodistWomen’sAssociationforherchurchand taughtSundaySchoolfor manyyears.Shewasalovingmotherandgrandmother,anavidquilterand servedastheSecretary/ TreasurerforS.A.V.E.S. (SomervilleAreaVolunteer EmergencyServices)for manyyears. Precedingherindeath

Shewasemployedby ChryslerCorporation,workinginAssembly,priortoher passing.Sheenjoyedcrafting,tanning,swimming andlovedherfamilywith 582390-1

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Items for the calendar of events can be emailed to news@hartselleenquirer. com by noon on the Monday prior to Wednesday publication.

All month

Narcotics Anonymous Meeting List: Sunday at 6 onZoom.ID#622385025

Monday, Tuesday and Thursday at 7 p.m. in person. In person meetings are held at 406 Pine Ave. SW,Decatur.

TOPSclubAL0161meets

Mondays at 10 a.m. at Hartselle First Christian Church.JoinustoTakeOff

Pounds Sensibly. For more information, call Katie at 256-476-3696 or Mona at 256-502-9042

Weight Watchers meetings are Mondays at 5:30 p.m. at the civic center. Weigh-in begins 5 p.m. For more info, visit www.

weightwatchers.com.

A cancer support group meets on the first Monday ofeachmonthat6p.m.at the Pleasant Place building. Any person with any type of cancer is invited to attend. For more information,call784-5694.

Kim Robertson, a former University of Alabama Crimsonette, instructs a girls baton class for ages 5 and older in the basics of baton at the civic center. The fee for this class is $50 per month. Classes meet on Thursday afternoons.Calltheciviccenter fordetails.

Community invited to upcoming Lunch and Learn sessions

Inanefforttoengageand educate the local community,theHartselleHistorical Society announces its upcoming series of Lunch

and Learn sessions. These informativegatheringsare set to take place over the next three months at East Highland Baptist Church, providing attendees with unique insights into various topics of interest. The sessions will begin at noon.

Kicking off the series on March 4, David Burleson and Mark Hendrix will delve into the captivating world of “Hartselle Through the Lens of A Box Camera.” This presen-

tation guarantees to offer a fascinating perspective on the historical evolution of Hartselle through the artistry of photography. Continuing the journey through local history, on April 1, John Allison from the Morgan County Archives will unravel the “BitsandPiecesofMorgan County’s History.” From notable events to lesserknown anecdotes, attendeescanexpecttouncovera treasure trove of historical gems.

Concluding the series on May6,HowardBaxterand Randall Key will lead a discussion on the “History of MCHS/HHS Band.” All sessions will be held at East Highland Baptist Church in the fellowship hall.Attendeesareencouraged to mark their calendars and come prepared for an enriching experience. For further details and updates on the complete session schedule, stay tuned in the coming days.

College Street Players to present production of Peter Pan Jr.

By Staff Reports

The enchanting world of Neverland comes to life as the College Street Players proudly present Peter Pan Jr., a timeless classic adapted for the stage. Directed by Marcia Sartin and Dynette Weeks, with Melissa Brown serving as the music director, this delightful production promisestocaptivateaudiencesofallages.

The show stars Kadence Truss at Peter Pan, Jacob Weeks as Captain Hook, Avery Early as Wendy and Samuel Rodgers and Silas Rodgers playing John and Michael, respectively. Violet Roden plays theroleofTinkerBellandthecastisrounded out with Elizabeth Weeks, Elijah Sar-

tin, Carter Moore, Penelope Rodgers, Lyla BaggettandKellenBirchfield. PerformanceswilltakeplaceattheHartselle HighSchoolauditoriumFeb.22-24at7p.m. withamatineeshowingat2p.m.Feb.24.

Tickets are priced at $12 forgeneraladmission,with discounted rates of $10 available for students and seniors. Children aged 3 and under can experience the wonder of Peter Pan Jr. for free. Tickets can be purchased online or at the door.

For ticket purchases and further information, visit www.collegestreetplayers. org. Come join the College Street Players on a journey to Neverland, where dreams take flightandmagicfillstheair.

Priceville students visit HudsonAlpha Institute

Special to the Enquirer

Special to the Enquirer

Students from Priceville JuniorHighSchoolvisited the HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology Feb. 1. Erica Eaton’s seventh and eighth grade sci-

ence students participated in a learning activity facilitated by HudsonAlpha’s April Reis called Exploring Enzymes. Students investigated enzymes and learned about enzyme specificity using locks and keysanddiscussedtherole

ofenzymaticreactionsduring the digestion of a fastfood meal. In addition, students evaluated several enzymes by creating apple juice and observed an enzymatic action in real time as they created cheese. This field trip and

other Morgan County Schools groups were funded by a generous donation from the Morgan County Schools Foundation. Reis and the rest of HudsonAlpha’s Educational Outreach team work to foster a genetics-literate society

andtrainAlabama’sfuture biotechnology workforce. HudsonAlpha is a nonprofit organization dedicated to using genomics to improve life through discovery, education and economic development in the genomic sciences.

Coroner: Morgan County man found dead in house fire

By David Gambino

For the Enquirer

An early morning house fire Jan. 31 along Union Hill Road, in the UnionGroveneighborhood,claimed

the life of a Morgan County man, according to the Morgan County coroner. Coroner Jeff Chunn said Thomas Bradley O’Barr, 34, was found deceased at the residence when

mission is to develop and apply scientific advances to health, agriculture, education and commercialization.

Tuesday, Feb. 27

Valley Feed & Landscaping Supply

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authorities responded at around 1:32 a.m.

The Brindlee Mountain Volunteer Fire Department and the Lacey’s Spring Volunteer Fire Department put out the fire, Chunn said.

HudsonAlpha’s

Photo by Kelsey Hensley

Opinion

Countingthedaystospring

Ifyou’recountingthedays leftinwinterandlooking forwardtothebeginning ofspring,youwerehappy February2whenPennysylvania’s GroundHogfailedtoseeitsshadowwhenitslippedoutofitsden tocheckontheweather.According totradition,anytimetheground hogseesitsshadow,itsupposedlyreturnstoitsdenfor26more weeksofwinter,meaningwecan expectspringtoarrivearoundthe middleofMarch.

Mycuriositypromptedmeto lookforchangeofseasonsigns aroundmyyardonBethelRoad. YellowBellsinaflowerbedatthe southcornerofourhomearefull

Februaryhaslongbeen knownastheseasonin whichromanceiscelebratedinvariousways.

Customshavegreatlychangedin mylifetime.WhenIenteredschool intheearly1940svalentineswere giventofriends.Themostpopularstudentsmightreceivedozens whileothersreceivedtwoorthree.

AsIbecameolder,Ionlysenta cardtoaspecialperson.Itwasa customthathadadeepermeaning.

IwilladmitthatIhavebeen calledaRomanticist.Ilikeagood storywithahappyending.Imiss thosemovieswherethecowboy winsthereluctantyoungladyand theyovercomeallobstaclesandlive

I’vealwaysbeenarulefollower.It’sjustmydisposition. It’snotrootedinanyrighteousnessorself-discipline; itjustneveroccurredtomethat youcouldbreakarule.Ilikethe orderthatrulesbring.

Myolderbrother,ontheother hand,alwayslikedalittlebitof chaos.

MamaalwayssaidIbelievedthe worldwouldbebetterifeveryone followedtherulesandoursister thoughtthereshouldbenorules.

Ourbrother,Mamasaid,feltlike someoneshouldtesttheboundariesofallofthoserulesandhewas justthemantodoit.

Quotable

Sometimesgoodthingsfallapart,so betterthingscanfalltogether

JessicaHowell-Actress

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Mission Statement

ClifKnight StaffWriter Emeritus

ofbudsand willbeinfull bloomwithin aweek.Forsythiablooms arebeginning toshowupin anorthside hedgerow andbudsin alargeornamentalpear treeinthe backyardare ontheverge ofblooming. Wildonionsarepoppingupin theyardanddandelionsandother bothersomeweedscan’tbefar

behind.Lawnmowingseasonwill bebackwithinamonth.Thankfully,thereturnofcentraldaylight timewillgiveustwomorehoursof daylighttimetospendoutdoorsin acoupleofmonths.

Weatherpermitting,thetime isrighttodosomeplowingin thegardenandplantingofearlymaturingandcoldresistantvegetablessuchasgreens,cabbage, potatoes,onionsandsweetcorn.

Thecustomarytimetoplantearly-maturingcornonourfarmwas lateMarchwhilecottonandmost vegetablecropsfollowedbytwo tothreeweeks.Settingouttomato plantswasanexception.Wegrew themasafirstyearcropinanew

Whatislove?

happilyever after.Maybe thatiswhy Gritisone ofmymostwatchedTV channels.

A.RayLee Columnist

RecentlyI listenedto apanelof youngaffluentladies discuss whetheror notValentine’scardswereadequateforthe occasionorshoulditbenotedin moreexpensiveways.Theopinion ofthoseparticipatingseemedto

bethatsentimentsoflovecould beexpressedinmoremeaningful waysthanwordsonacard. Awell-knownorganization’s appealforfundsduringFebruary asksanages-oldquestion—whatis love?Theiranswerisfoundinthe repliesofseveralchildrenwithspecialphysicalneedsforwhichthey havebeenprovidedtreatment.The answersgivenareasindividualas theparticularhelpthechildren havereceived.AsIrejoicewith thosewhoseliveshavebeenmade easierbythegiftsofothers,Iam remindedofthewordsofaseminaryprofessorinaSocialEthics classwhenhestated“itiseasierto illustratelovethanitistodefineit.”

AFCChamps

He’dasked forpermission toskipschool foraparade followingthe Tennessee Titansappearanceinthe SuperBowl andasfaras ourparents knewheheard themwhen theysaidno.

Thatwas that,until afewmonthslaterwhenDaddy boughtabookcommemoratingthe

Titansseason.Itwasacashgrab forsure,buteveryoneinNashville wasexcitedabouttheearlysuccess ofourcity’snewNFLteam. Thebookhadarticlesaboutthe MusicCityMiracleandtheincredibleplayofSteveMcNair.There werepicturesofthenewstadiumintheshadowoftheBatman BuildingdowntownandofKevin Dyson’sarmstretchedouttowards thegoallineastimeexpired. Thentowardstheback,inatwo pagespreadblownupsobigand clearthatHelenKellercouldhave seenitwasapictureofeleven youngboyswith“AFC-CHAMPS!” paintedontheirchests.

groundthathadbeenclearedof treesandundergrowththewinterbefore.Theywereplantedin Marchonaneast-facinghillsideto takeadvantageofearlymorning sunshine.Coveringsofpinestraw protectedthemfromfrostand enabledthemtoproducemature fruitthreetofourweeksaheadof normalplantings.Early-maturing tomatoessoldatretailfor25cents perpound.Wheneverypeddler hadthemtosell,thepricedropped to10centsperpound.“Ican’t grow‘em,haul‘emandsell‘emat thatprice,”ourfathersaid.Therefore,wepickedthemandfedthem toourhogs.

Thosewhohaveattemptedto definelovehavelongsoughtfor thecorrectwords.Philosophers havewrittenvolumesonloveand itsvariousexpressions.TheGreeks usedanumberofwordsdenotinglove.Theologianshavetried tograspthemagnitudeofGod’s loveforman.Poetshavewritten ofromanticloveineloquentways withheart-feltwords.Allseemto agreethatloveisbestexpressedby thegivingofone’sselfforanother’s good.

Genuineloveistrulydemonstratedinthegivingofself.Kistas ourSaviorshowedwhenHegave himselfforus.

Asitturnsout,mybrotherhad notheardMamaandDaddywhen theysaidhecouldn’tgotothe paradebecauserightthereonthe pagestoodmybrotherwithagiant Fonhischest. Itwasreallyspectacular.Itwas asifJesuswerereferringtothat verymomentwhenhesaid,“Nothingiscoveredupthatwillnotbe revealed,orhiddenthatwillnot beknown.” Welaughaboutitnow,andI thinkwelaughedaboutitthen. MaybenextChristmasI’llgetit framedformybrother’ssonsto have.

HartselleNewspapers strivestobeanintegralpart ofHartselleandMorgan Countybybeingaleader andapositiveinfluence inourcommunity.We willreportthenewsand eventshonestly,fairly,and accurately.Wewillpromote areacommerceandbusiness andprovideforthewelfare ofouremployees;our greatestasset.Livingand workingsidebysidewith ourreadersandadvertisers, wewillactaccordingtothe GoldenRule,treatingothers aswewishtobetreated.

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FlashFiber celebrates 10,000th customer

Special to the Enquirer

FlashFiber, the high-speed fiber internet provider started by Joe Wheeler EMC, is excited to announce a significant milestone as it welcomes the Kilgo family of Hartselle as its 10,000th customer. In celebration of this momentous occasion, representatives from FlashFiber, joined by representatives of both the Hartselle and Decatur-Morgan Chambers of Commerce, gathered to honor the Kilgo family and express gratitude fortheirsupport.

At the beginning of the year, the Kilgo family joined the ever-growing community of satisfied FlashFiber customers, officially becoming the 10,000th connected service. Their decision to choose FlashFiber as their Hometown Internet Provider highlightsthecompany’scommitment to providing reliable, high-speed connectivity to households across Morgan

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allofherheart,especiallyher grandson.

Preceding her in death wereherparentsandasister, DebraDrinkardHelms.

Survivors include her Husband - Billy Briscoe; daughter - Felecia King (Ethan); sister - Cindy Drinkard Peak (Jeff); grandson - Tripp Smith and numerous nieces andnephews.

Lucille Fowler Cobbs Falkville

AGravesideFuneralservice and Interment for Lucille Fowler Cobbs, 101, will be Friday, February 9, 2024 at 11:00 AM at Falkville City Cemetery with Pastor Tim Kinney officiating and Peck FuneralHomedirecting.

Mrs. Cobbs died on Monday, February 5, 2024 at SummerfordNursingHome.

She was born October 19, 1922, in Morgan County, to Henry Starling Fowler and Fannie Blevins Fowler. She was a homemaker for her family, was a wonderful mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.

Preceding her in death were her husband, Neman N. Cobbs; her parents; her brothers, William Fowler, WillardFowler,WiltonFowlerandWillisFowlerandsisters, Louise Bowling, Loella McDonald, Lora McDonald andLorenePeck.

Survivors include two sons, Keith Cobbs (Ginger) and Vandon Cobbs (Rebecca); daughter, Pat Kennedy; five grandchildren, Adam Cobbs, Jeremy Mauldin (Emily), Dustin Cobbs, Kelsey Cobbs, NathanielCobbs;threegreatgrandchildren, Madison Cobbs, Kanyon Cobbs and KadenCobbs.

Pallbearers will be grandsonsandgreat-grandsons.

Michael E. Garner Hartselle AGravesideFuneralservice and interment for Michael E. Garner, 62, will be

Monday, February 12, 2024 at 2:00 PM at Evergreen Cemetery with Bro. Equator Black officiating and Peck Funeral Home directing. Mr.GarnerdiedonWednesday, February 7, 2024 at Cullman Regional Medical Center. HewasbornJanuary 4, 1962, in Morgan County, to Warren Alexander Garner and Betty Walker Prince. He was employed at Bob’s Pawn Shop as a clerk, prior to his passing. He was a kind and loving individual, was very generous and willing to help everyone. He had a passion for NASCAR Racing.

and Lawrence Counties. As the 10,000th customer, the Kilgo family holds a special place in FlashFiber’s history, symbolizingthetrustandconfidence that customers place inthecompany. While visiting with the Kilgo family, they were asked how they use their 1 Gbps FlashFiber connection. “We both work from home, so we use the internet for work, and the kids have iPads and stream on those. We were able to disconnect our satellite provider,whichpaidfortheinternet and now we just stream everything,” Said Craig Kilgo. “It’s amazing going from our phonedatapackage;thespeed isnotcomparable.”

“We are thrilled to welcome the Kilgo family as our 10,000th customer,” said Michael Cornelison, FlashFiber’s Director of Communications and Marketing. “We appreciate all of our customers’supportoverthelastthree and a half years since our first

He knew all the drivers and could share about them with lots of knowledge. He enjoyedgoingtochurch.His fatherprecededhimindeath. Survivorsincludehismother - Betty Walker Prince; brothers-JoeGarnerandRex Ward; sister - Sherry Robinson (Kevin); aunt - Patricia Harris; uncle - Sim Garner. Pallbearerswillbefamilyand friends

WyVaughn Trent “W.T.”

Smith

Eva Funeral service for WyVaughn Trent “W.T.” Smith, 72, will be Saturday, February 10, 2024, at 2:00 p.m., at Rock Creek Baptist Church with Bro. Danny WardandBro.RandySellers officiating, and Peck Funeral Home directing. Burial will beinRockCreekCemetery. Mr.SmithdiedonWednesday, February 7, 2024 at his residence. He was born February 19, 1951, in Morgan County, to Irmel Lafaye Smith and Doris Helen GatlinSmith.

He was employed by YRC Trucking as a Truck Driver, prior to his retirement. He was a United States Marine Veteran and served in the Vietnam War and was a member of Rock Creek Baptist Church. He loved his family dearly, especially his grandchildren and he enjoyedfarming.

The family would like to thank the staff of Enhabit Hospiceforalltheirhelpand kindnessduringhislongbattlewithParkinson’sespecially MillieandTina.

Survivors include his wife, RobbieSpratlinSmith;sons, Jason Smith (Jessica), JeremySmith(Julie),andJoshua Smith; brother, Darvin Smith(Vicki);sisters,Wendy Shaddix (Elton) and Lori Chaffin; four grandchildren, AudreySmith,AlainaSmith, Cole Smith and Carly Grace Smith;andfaithfulcompanion,Frodoe.

Pallbearers will be Jason Smith,JeremySmith,Joshua Smith,ColeSmithandElton Shaddix.

In lieu of flowers, family requestsmemorialdonations bemadetoEnhabitHospice ortotheParkinson’sFoundation.

Katherine Woods

Collier

Trinity Katherine Woods Collier, 92, died on Thursday, February 8, 2024, at Decatur Morgan Hospital. She was born April 15, 1931, in Morgan County, to Fred BaxterWoodsandClaireBell Woods. She was a homemaker for her family, a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother. Preceding her in death were her son, Glenn Edwards, daughters, Linda Collier, Cathy Hill and Kimberly Kay Collier, grandsons, Adam and Terry Cole, brothers, Felton Woods and Fred Woods, sisters, Magalene Melson, Lorene Parker and Ann Smith,granddaughter,Christin Hoehn and grandson, DawsonKnoblauch. Survivors include her

installation and want everyone to know that we’re just gettingstarted.” At the celebration, held at the Kilgo residence, representatives from FlashFiber presented the family with prizes to commemorate their role in reaching this significant milestone. Representatives from the Hartselle Chamber of Commerce and the DecaturMorgan Chamber of Commerce also attended, expressing their congratulations and support for FlashFiber’s continuedsuccess.

“Today was an exciting day not only for FlashFiber but also for the many recipients of this high-speed fiber internet. Congratulations to the lovely Kilgo family on being the lucky number 10,000. The Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce looks forward to celebrating the next FlashFiber milestone,” said Judy Brown, Decatur Morgan Chamber of Commerce Director of

usband Kenneth Grissom; sons,BobbyWren,CoyWren andScottieCollier;daughter, Martha Cole; 18 grandchildren29great-grandchildren. NoServicesarescheduledat thistime.

Stephen Brown

Mr.BrowndiedonTuesday, February6,2024,athisresidence.HewasbornFebruary 22, 1954, in Morgan County where he spent his younger years. He had many fond memories of childhood. He laughed a lot about adventureswithhisMawmawand Papa, aunts, uncles, cousins and brother. As a teenager, he played many sports, but loved wrestling on the Lee HighSchoolteamthemost.

ServingintheArmy,hewas proud of his training in the military and being stationed inAugsburg,Germany.

He was very sharp, intelligent and a natural leader. After returning from overseas, he attended and graduated from Athens State University. He excelled and dedicated much of his life to his career in government contracts and procurement where he developed lifelong friendships. He served as President, CFO and in other executive roles with various companies.

However, his most successfulrolewasundoubtedlyasa lovingfather.Nomatterwhat he went through in life, his daughters always knew they werelovedandviceversa.

Helovedcars,especiallythe fastandloudkind,butwould not shy away from a boat or truck either. He also loved Alabama football, fishing andmusic.

Steve’s smile, laugh, witty jabs, jokes, heartfelt and hilarious stories, unwaveringsupport,adviceandmost importantly his love will be rememberedandmissed.

Steve is survived by his daughters, Korri (Phillip) Dutton and Leslie Brown; Grandchildren, Ember (Chad) Hill, Clayton, Sage, Sierra, Colton, Cash, Lane and Reed Dutton; Great Grandchild, Hollis; Brother, Tim (Jennifer) Brown; and Nephews, Temon and Hoyt Brown. He is preceded in death by his parents, Hoyt Brown and Helen Brown, and stepmother Lucille Brown; Grandparents, Temon Cam and Clara HattieMorganBrownandThurstonJamesandHesterViola Borden.

Pallbearers will be Phillip, Clayton and Colton Dutton and Tim, Hoyt and Temon Brown.

Mr. Brown will be laid to rest at Valhermoso Holiness Cemeteryat3p.m.

Kimberly Hughes

Moulton

Funeral service for Kimberly Hughes, 57, will be Sunday, February 11, 2024 at 1 p.m. at Peck Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Ralph Henderson officiating and Peck Funeral Home directing. Burial will be in Mt. Zion Cemetery (Cullman Co.)

Mrs. Hughes passed away on Thursday, February 8, 2024, at her residence. She was born January 4, 1967, in Walker County, to Billy

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Marlin Hunt and Terrie L. Price Hill. She was a homemaker for her family, was a wonderful wife and mother. Preceding her in death were her husband, Michael Wilson, her father, and her stepfather,ShirlHill,andher best friend, Janet Emrico. Survivors include her mother,TerrieL.Hill;son,Colton Hughes; daughter, Sommer Wilson; sister, Amber Hill (Dale Morgan); four grandchildren Serenity Jeffreys, Harmony Jeffreys, Aubrey Anderton and Cayden Anderton; nephew, Marshall Morgan and best friend, Jeffrey Sherrill. Pallbearerswillbefamilyand friends.

Linnette “Linn” Golden

Decatur

Funeral service for Linnette “Linn” Golden, 75, of Decatur will be Tuesday, February 13, 2024, at 1 p.m. at Westmeade Baptist Church in Decatur with Brother Justin McAlpin officiating with burial in the Midway Memorial GardensCemeterywithPeck FuneralHomedirecting.

Mrs.Golden,whowasborn June 12, 1948, in Indiana to Roland Merritt Smith and Josephine Jeanette Wallace Smith, died on Saturday, February 10, 2024, at her home in Decatur. Linn was a member of the Westmeade Baptist Church, enjoyed being a Ma Ma and searching her family tree and was a child of God and loved her Jesus. She was preceded in death by her parents, her grandparents; James and Esther Wallace and F. Ralph and Lura Smith and a brotherin-law; Dennis Sewell. Survivors Include her husband of 54 years; Charles Larry “Chuck” Golden, son, Aaron David Golden (Sonia); daughter, Kristina Linn Golden; brother, Ryan Matthew Smith (Sherry); two sisters, Leeandra Smith Sewell Lorriann Smith Benson (Bradley): two grandchildren, Kaelan Sanhi Golden and Serena Prem Golden and several nephews andnieces.

Irvin Howard Dingus Decatur

Irvin Howard Dingus (Irv) was born May 5, 1933, to SamuelDingusandAmanda Morefield Dingus in Appalachia, Virginia. He died peacefully on February 4th, 2024, in his home surrounded by family and friends.

He was predeceased by his brothers David, Earl, Charles (Jo Ann), and Bill(Lisa) and his sisters Elizabeth (Talby) and Betty, his nephews Eddie Wayne,Randy,West,Denny, andhisniecePatti.

He is survived by his wife Louise,hisdaughtersSheilla Dingus and Wendi (Gary) Orenstein, and his sons: Rick, Bill, Clinton (Joanne) and Andrew (Allison) Bouchillon, grandchildren - Lindsey and Bo Bouchillon,LeannaTrimmer,Kadie, Brad, and Adam Orenstein, Kate, Ward, Ian, and Alden

and businesses across Lawrence and Morgan Counties alike. With a focus on reliability, speed, and customer satisfaction, FlashFiber is

Bouchillon, great grandchildren Dillon and Lily, and Godchildren, Brook Jr. and Charlie and their parents Keisha and Brook Gholston. His memory is cherished by his many nephews and nieces-Gail,Sam(Michelle), Sabrina, Trista, Lora, Jerry (Linda), Shannon, Sheila Ann, Connie, Carrie, Dawneen, Charlie, Randy, Ryan, Scott and Laura, and special friendHiltonHolland.

Growing up in Bloomingdale, Tenn., Irv graduated from Blountville High School in 1951. Following high school, he enlisted in United States Air Force in 1951, dedicated 20 years of his life serving around the world, and retired in 1971 with distinguished honors. After retiring from the Air Force, he earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration from Steed College in Johnson City, Tenn. As a member of the First Baptist Church family in Kingsport, Tenn., he served as business administrator/facilities managerfor19years. Irvwasan activememberoftheAmerican Legion more than 50 years. He particularly valued his service in the Honor Guard. His commitment to Post 15 in Decatur, Alabama brought him much joyandmanyhappytimes. Irv played basketball, volleyball, and softball for numerous military base

poised to continue leading the way in the digital age. For more information about FlashFiber’s services and offerings, visit jwflash.com.

teamswhileservingintheAir Force. Asaresultofhispassion, skill, and enjoyment of sports, he continued to promote sportsmanship while coaching children, youth,andadultrecreational teams.

ThefamilywillgathertocelebrateIrv’slifeintheSmoky Mountainsatalaterdate.He willberememberednotonly for his remarkable military career, dedication to his family and community, and love for sports and the Tennessee Vols, but most importantly for the enduring impact he had on the lives of those who knew him.

David Test Athens

David Test, 65, passed awayonSunday,February4, 2024, at Athens-Limestone Hospital. He was born August 26, 1958. He was employed at the Lurleen B. Wallace Center as a Supervisor, prior to his passing. He loved Alabama Football, fishing, enjoyed riding though the parks and watching the wildlife.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Margarett Test in 2010 and hisparents. Survivors include domestic partner Mitzi Cottongin; brothers- Charles Test (Martha) and Richard Test (Glenda); nephew, Adam Test;niece,SheilaTest. 582846-1

From left, Patrick Holmes, JWEMC CFO; Callie Wimberly, FlashFiber Director of Accounting; Traci McKelvy, JWEMC Customer Service Director; Gene Kanikovsky, JWEMC/FlashFiber General Manager; Judy Brown, Decatur Morgan Chamber of Commerce Director of Member and Investor Relations; Logan Kilgo (front); Dana Hornsby, FlashFiber Fiber Operations Manager; Kathryn Kilgo; Mark Hall, Director of Fiber Operations (back); Craig Kilgo; Carson Kilgo; Amy Moore, FlashFiber Network Engineer; Andrew Ragan, JWEMC/FlashFiber Director of IT (back); Jeff Bailey, FlashFIber Sales Rep; Jasmine Sanderfer, Hartselle Area Chamber President & CEO.

CHURCHCALENDAR OFWORSHIP L-O-V-E

NorthAlabamaEventEvangelismwillbeconducting trainingsessionsinFebruary toaddteammemberstogo toareaeventstosharethe gospel.Membersworkina teamofthreeandchoosethe timestheywouldliketowork. Eventsaresentviaemailand participantssignuponlinefor a3–4-hourshift.Thepresentationisnon-denominational andiseasytopresent.Weuse thestrategyof3ThingsGod CannotDo.Sessions(only needtoattendone)willbe atHartselleCivicCenteron Thursdaysfrom6-8p.m.on Feb.1,Feb.8andFeb15.Call Ronnieat256-303-8198to registerfortraining.Formore information,visitbreakinggoodnews.org

FirstIndependentMethodist Church,locatedat3Oxmore FlintRoadinDecatur,holds worshipat10:30a.m.onSundaysandBiblestudyat6p.m. onWednesdays.HalDiagreis thechurchpastor.

FirstChristianChurch,in Hartselleinvitesyoutojoin usonSundaymorningsfor SundaySchoolat9:00am andWorshipServiceat10:00 am.Wehave“Nocreedbut Christ”,andpartakeofHoly CommunioneachSunday.We holdmonthlyCommunion ServicesatColumbiaCottage, enjoymonthlyFellowship Suppers.Nurseryprovided. OurpastorisMickeyJohnson.Pleasevisitourwebsite toviewoursermons.www. FCCHARTSELLE.com.We arelocatedat209EastMain Street.256-773-6911.

OakRidgeMissionaryBaptistChurch,151HardyRd. (quartermileoffVaughn BridgeRd),servicesSunday schoolat10am,Worshipat 11am,Sundaynightat6pm andWednesdaynightat6pm.

Everyoneiswelcomeand BrotherJimmyChenaultis thepastor.

FellowshipBaptistChurch onSetterAvenueinDecatur (justwestofCrackerBarrel) holdsSundayschoolat9:45 a.m.andworshipat11a.m. Call256-355-8414forinformation.

ChurchofGodProphecy, 503StewartSt.inHartselle, holdsthefollowingweeklyservices:Sundayschoolat10a.m., worshipserviceat11a.m.and Wednesdaynightserviceat6 p.m.PastorisChrisBates.

SerenityBaptistChurch, locatedat1062PerkinsWood

Rd.,Hartselle,welcomesa newinterimpastor,Bro.Lynn Morgan.SundaySchoolis heldat9:45a.m.withSunday Worshipat11am.

ForestHillBaptistChurch, 1947BluffCityRd,Somerville, AL35670inviteseveryoneto oldhymnsingingKJVpreachingeachSundaySchoolmorningat10am,ChurchServiceat 11am,Sundaynightat6pmand Wed.nightat7pm.Formore information256-754-5226.

Mt.CarmelBaptistChurch locatedat287Mt.Carmel Road,Falkville,AL35622, offersSundaySchoolat10am, worshipserviceat11amlead BrotherDavidTaylorand Sundayeveningworshipat 6pm

Gandy’sCoveCommunity ChurchlocatedonGandy’s CoveRdinFalkvilleoffers SundaySchool11a.m.;WorshipService10a.m.and WednesdaynightBiblestudy 6p.m.

UnityBaptistChurch,located at4506NorrisMillRoadin Decatur,withpastorBro.Joel SnyderhasSundayschoolat 9:30a.m.,worshipserviceat 10:30a.m.,Sundaydiscipleshiptrainingat5p.m.,eveningworshipat6p.m.and Wednesdayworshipserviceat 6:30p.m.Call353-4315for moreinfo.

SanctuaryCommunity Churchislocatedat1149 WestMainSt.Hartselle.SundaySchoolisheldat10a.m.; servicesat11andWednesday nightBiblestudyat7p.m.

FalkvilleChurchofChrist,18 West2ndSt.,Falkville,meets eachSundaymorningforBible Schoolat9a.m.withMorningWorshipserviceat10a.m. Sundayeveningworshipserviceisat6p.m.andWednesdayEveningBibleStudyat7 p.m.Pleasejoinus.

SouthwestBaptistChurch, 1705RidgedaleDr.SW, Hartselle,hasSundaySchool beginningat9:45eachSunday,morningworshipat11:00 amandeveningworshipat 6:00pm.Wednesdaynight servicesareat6:00pm.Bro. GregBurchamisthepastor. Formoreinformation,call 256-773-5994.

CedarCreekFreeWillBaptist Church,locatedat1303Cedar CreekChurchRdinHartselle, hasSundayschoolat10a.m., worshipat11a.m.and5p.m., andWednesdayeveningser-

viceat6p.m.Theirdoorsare alwaysopen.Formoreinfo, callPastorCliffTomlinson 256-898-4198.

WordAlive!Churchand pastorBrianCulbreathhave weeklyradioshowsonSundaysat1:15p.m.on91.3FM andMon.throughFri.on 106.3FM.

ValhermosoBaptistChurch, locatedat7312Hwy.36Ein Lacey’sSpring,holdsSunday schoolat10a.m.andworship servicesat11a.m.and5p.m. Discipleshiptrainingandworshipareheldat6p.m.onWed. evening.Children,youthand adultclassesareat6:30p.m.

GumSpringsBaptist Church,locatedat371Gum SpringsRoadinHartselle,has Sundaymorningworshipat 11a.m.andSundaySchool classesat10a.m.openforall ages.Wednesdaynightprayer meetingsat6:30p.m.

FaithIndependentChurch, locatedonBellSpringsRoad onLaconMountain,hasserviceseachSundayat10a.m. forSundayschooland11a.m. and6p.m.forworship(except onthirdSundaynights–no service).Wednesday’sservice isat7p.m.Theyareanondenominationalchurch,and thepastorisBroJamesE. MillsJr.

LivingHopeChurchof GodinChrist,locatedat901 McDanielStreet,hasSunday schoolat10a.m.,Sundayworshipat11:15a.m.andBible studyTuesdaysat7p.m.

PricevilleChurchofChrist, locatedat143RobinsonRd inPriceville,holdsSunday Schoolat9:00,Sundaymorningworshipat10:00;Sunday eveningworshipat5:00and Wednesdaynightat7:00.Call 256-431-4770formoreinformation.

LawrenceCoveBaptist,142 PineBlurrRd,Eva,AL35621, holdsSundaySchoolat10am andworshipat11amwith PastorStevenSmith.Formore infocontact256-482-2247.

Mt.NeboBaptistChurch, 860Mt.NeboRoad,Falkville, holdsSundayschoolat10 a.m.,worshipat11a.m.and Sundayeveningworshipat 6p.m.Wednesdayevening Biblestudyisat6p.m.For moreinformation,call256476-5201

FlintBaptistChurchholds worshipservicesandchil-

HappyValentine’s Day!Feb.14isthe dayourcountryand peoplearoundthe worldcelebratelove.Lovecan havemanydifferentmeanings; allyouhavetodoisGoogle, “whatislove?”andyou’llquickly seemanydifferentdefinitions. ForthechildofGod,it’smuch simpler.GodshowsusinHis Wordwhatloveisallabout.

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Comparedtowhattheworldsayslove is,ourGodteachesusadifferentlove. TheloveGodwantsustohaveisa loveforsomethinggreater–Hischurch (John13:34-35).It’saboutothersover self(Matthew5:43-48.)Yes,andlovefor thosewhodon’tloveusback.

dren’sservicesat9:30a.m.on Sundaysandaprayerservice andchildren’sdiscipleshipon Wednesdaysat6:30p.m.The churchbuildingislocatedat 4119Hwy31SouthinDecatur.Formoreinformation,call (256)353-7429.

TheRevivalTabernacleholds servicesSundaysat10a.m. andWednesdayeveningat 7p.m.Thechurchislocated at1109MainSt.W.Pastors JasonandGingerThayerwelcomeeveryonetoattend.

EastHighlandBaptist Church,1030MainStreetE, holdsSundaySchoolat9:15 a.m.,worshipat10:30a.m., WednesdayBiblestudyat 10:00a.m.and6:30p.m.The churchalsoholdsAmerican HeritageGirlsandTrailLife meetingsMondaynightsat6 p.m.Formoreinformation,call 256-773-4157.

ChristOurRedeemerLutheranChurch,locatedat721PickensSt.SWinHartselle,invites everyonetoSundayschool at9:15a.m.andworshipat 10:30a.m.eachSunday.The churchofficeisopenMonday andWednesdayfrom9-11:30 a.m.FindthechurchonFacebookandvisitthewebsiteat www.corhartselle.org.Formore info,call256-773-2121oremail corhartselle@gmail.com.

PennylaneChurchofChrist, locatedat615PennylaneSt.SE, holdsservicesat11a.m.each Sundayand6p.m.Wednesday. MinisterWilliamL.Turneycan bereachedat256-683-4660. HowardDickinsonservesthe churchastheassistantminister.

TheFalkvilleUnitedMethodistChurchholdsserviceson Sundayat11a.m.withSunday schoolat10a.m.Theyouth meetat5p.m.Sundays.The publiciswelcometoattend. Thechurchislocatedat253 MainSt.EinFalkville.

PineyGroveChristianChurch

Thisloveaccomplishesmany things.Itcreatesharmonyin thechurch.Itshowsotherswhat lovetrulyis.Italsogrowsus closertoGod(1John4:8-11/16). Itcastsawaythefearsinthis life(1John4:18)andgivesus agreaterappreciationforwhat Godhasdoneforus(Romans 5:8).ThelovethatGodteaches usisnecessaryforthechurchto grow(1Cor.13:1-3).ThecraziestthingaboutthisloveisthatGod hasshownittousasanexample(John 3:16/15:13.)

ThisValentinesDay,whenthinking aboutlove,don’tforgetthe,sacrificial, lifesaving,deathdefying,truelovethat ourGodhasforyou.

hostsserviceseachSunday schoolat10a.m.,preaching at11a.m.,eveningserviceat 6p.m.andWednesdaynight Biblestudyat6p.m.

FirstBaptistChurchFalkville, locatedat305E.MainStreetin Falkville,hasthefollowingserviceschedule:SundaySchool, 9:15a.m.,SundayWorshipServiceat10:30a.m.andnoSundaynightservice.Wednesday EveningServicesstartat6:00 p.m.StephenCannonisthe pastor.Formoreinfo,call256784-5827,orlogontowww. fbcfalkville.com.

LighthouseBaptistChurch holdsSundayschoolat10a.m. andworshipserviceat11a.m. and5:30p.m.onSundays. Wednesdayworshipisat6:30 p.m.ThepastorisBro.John Reid.

LibertyBaptistChurch,1206 LaneRoadNW,holdsservices eachSundaywithBiblestudy at9:45a.m.,Biblepreachingat 11a.m.WednesdaynightBible Studyat6:30p.m.

WalnutGroveBaptistChurch islocatedat622SouthBethel RoadinHartselle.Thepastor isJohnD.Bain.Sundayschool isat10a.m.,worshipserviceis at11a.m.andeveningworship serviceisat6p.m.Wednesday serviceat6p.m.Formoreinfo, visitusonFacebookorlogonto http://walnutgrovebaptistchurch.weebly.com.

FirstBaptistChurchof Hartselle,210WoodlandSt. NW,offersworshipservices asfollows:onSunday-ContemporaryWorshipat9am, SundaySchoolat10am,and TraditionalWorshipat11am; onWednesdayat6pm–Bible Study,Student&Children’s activities.Dr.ClaytonSpeed isthepastor.Formoreinfo call256-773-5500orvisit fbchart.org.

McKendreeChristianFellowship,anon-denomina-

tionalchurch,locatedat2795 Highway55W.,Danville, holdsservicesSundaymorningat9:30a.m.forBible class,worshipat10:45a.m., Wednesdaynightpotluckat 6:30p.m.andBiblestudyat 7p.m.

PattilloStreetChurchof GodholdsSundayschoolat 9:30a.m.andpraiseandworshipat10:30a.m.ASunday eveningserviceisheldat5 p.m.andaWednesdayBible studyat7p.m.,including youthactivities.Thechurchis locatedat1211PattilloSt.SW inHartselle,andthepastoris GaryPhillips.

NewSongFamilyChurch, locatedat4309Highway31 S,Decatur,AL35603,has servicesonSundaysat11:00 am.WorshipisledbyJan Byrd.

PleasantViewHolyChurch ofChristonHoganRoad inFalkville(Massey)offers servicesasfollows:Sunday school,10a.m.;worship,11 a.m.;Sundaynight,5p.m.; andWed.nightBiblestudy, 6:30p.m.Formoreinfo,call PastorRickieBallat256-4623715orRefordandCindy Williamat256-462-3573.

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Aspecial‘thankyou’tothebusinessesthatsponsorthedevotionalpage

Thekidswhowere topsellersforthe DanvilleNeel ElementaryRaffle ticketssalesfortheFallFestivalandforthemumsales wereawardedwithalimo ridetoChick-Fil-AinJanuary.TheDanvilleNeelPTO appreciatestheparentsfor allowingthemtogivetheir kidsthisspecialtreat.The DanvilleNeelPTOappreciateseveryonewhosupportedtheirfundraiserbypur-

chasingfromthestudents. Thoseparticipatinginthe day’sspecialactivitieswere EasonSmith,DashWeldon,MackenzieCampbell, DanielTiffany,CaseSandlin,TitanWalker,Branson andRaelynnBracken.

DanvilleHighSchool announcesfooddrive

DanvilleHighSchool kickedofftheirannualBarrelsofLoveFoodDrive CompetitionFeb.14.The CollectionDaywillbe March1atBeltlineChurch ofChrist,from8a.m.until noon.Thechurchislocated at2159BeltlineRd.,Decatur.Boxescanbepickedup atUnitedWayofMorgan CountyortheCommittee

onChurchCooperation beginningFeb.14.There willbenobarrelsdistributedthisyear.Pleasedisplayboxesatyourplaceof businessandencourage customerstobringinnonperishablefooditems.The followingisalistofitems thatyoucanbringforthe donationboxes,peanutbutter,cannedmeats,canned soups,ramennoodles,grits, pasta,poptopfooditems, drinkboxes,cannedfruit,

Lemonzucchinibread

COSMOPOLITAN CORNBREAD

ConstanceSmith contact@cosmopolitan cornbread.com

Thisdeliciouslemon zucchinibread hasalovelylemon glazeandisaquick favoriteforyoursummer squash.Thisbreadfreezes well,sotrydoublingtherecipeandfreezingoneforlater. Ifyoufreezeit,donotadd theglazeatthistime;wait untilyouthawitouttomake theglazeandadditthen.

Ingredients 11/2cupsall-purposeflour 1/2tsp.salt

1/2tsp.bakingsoda 1/2tsp.bakingpowder 1cupgranulatedsugar Zestofonelemon 2tsp.lemonjuice 1/4cupextra-virginolive oil 1/4cupplain(unsweetened)applesauce 3/4tsp.vanillaextract 2eggs

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“AMerryLittleMeetCute”

ByJulieMurphyandSier-

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ThisbookistheHallmark ChannelmeetsKateeRobert’sDarkOlympusSeries. ItfollowsBeeHobbesand NolanShawastheybothtry tochangetheircareers.For Bee,shewantstobecome

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theLibbyapp.

“WheninRome”

BySarahAdams Toherfansshe’sknownas RaeRose.Buttoaveryfew she’sjustplainoldAmelia Rose.AndAmelianeeds abreakbeforehergrand worldtour.Shechannels herinnerAudreyHepburn fromRomanHolidayand takesofftoRome.Well, notthatRome,but toRome,Kentucky. Ameliajustneeds acalmbeforethe storm.Whatshe doesn’trealizeis thatsheisinstore forawholelot more.Shefinds herselfontheside oftheroadwith nocellserviceand inNoahWalker’s frontyard.Things startoffabit rockybetween thetwo,butthey naturallygravitatetowardone anotherinmany ways.Noahisa small-townboy whoenjoysthe

remainingjuiceforlater. Addtheapplesauce, extravirginoliveoil,vanillaextractandeggstothe mixingbowl.Whiskuntil smooth.

Addindryingredientsand whisksmooth. Stirintheshreddedzucchini.

Spreadthebatterintothe loafpan.

Bakeforonehouroruntil theloaftestsdonewhen testedwithawoodenpick. Placethepanonacooling rackandlettheloafcoolfor fiveminutesinthepan.

Removetheloaftothe coolingrackandcoolcompletely.

Fortheglaze,combine thepowderedsugar,lemon juice,vanillaextractand milk.Whisksmooth. Drizzleoverthelemonzucchinibread.

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cannedvegetables,flour, sugar,cookingoil.Noglass containersplease.

Specialthanks

Specialthanksgooutthis

weekfromDanvilleHigh SchooltoMrs.Weatherby, fordoingsuchagreatjob helpingtocreatepositiveexperiencesthatpromotestudentsuccess.Mrs. Weatherbyisaschoolcounselor.

FalkvillePolice Departmentrecognizes BrianKnox

TheFalkvillePolice Departmentexpressestheir congratulationsthisweek toBrianKnoxongraduatingfromtheMontgomery PoliceAcademy.Departmentmembersarevery proudtohavehimontheir teamtoservethecommunity.

MoreI-65paving plannedforthisweek

SpecialtotheEnquirer

HUNTSVILLE—AlabamaDepartmentof Transportationcrewswill continuemaintenance pavingonInterstate65 southboundinMorgan

Countythisweek. Motoristsareadvised toexpectdelaysdueto single-laneclosuresFeb. 13-15,from8a.m.to3:30 p.m.daily. Crewswillpavetorepair areasofI-65southbound

DrugsfoundonHartselleman

ByDavidGambino FortheEnquirer

AHartsellemanwhowas actingerraticallyinthe parkinglotofapatrolsubstationJan.30wasarrested afterdeputiesfoundmeth andover400benzotablets insidehisvehicle,accordingtotheMorganCounty Sheriff’sOffice.

BenjaminAllenHopper,48,“appearedtobe undertheinfluenceofan unknownsubstance”when deputiesapproachedhis vehicleattheHartselle substation,accordingtoa Sheriff’sOfficestatement. Deputies,withtheassistanceofK-9DeputyGator, searchedthevehicleand foundtwogramsofmeth and408clonazepamtablets,theSheriff’sOffice said.

Riverside SeniorLiving

betweenExit328(Alabama36)inHartselleand Exit322(CountyRoad55) inFalkville.Theywillbe workingTuesdayfromExit 328totheParkerRoad overpass,Wednesday southofExit325(ThompsonRoad)andThursday northofExit322.

Hopperwaschargedwith twocountsofpossessionof acontrolledsubstanceand

onecountofpossessionof drugparaphernaliaand bookedintotheMorgan CountyJailona$2,300

bond,accordingtothe Sheriff’sOffice.Records showHopperremainedin jailJan.31.

Hartsellenativejoins

AmericanAngusAssociation

SpecialtotheEnquirer

HartsellenativeCallieRae Childersisanewjunior memberoftheAmerican AngusAssociation,reports MarkMcCully,CEOof thenationalorganization withheadquartersinSaint Joseph,Missouri. Juniormembersofthe Associationareeligibleto registercattleintheAmeri-

canAngusAssociation, participateinprograms conductedbytheNational JuniorAngusAssociation andtakepartinAssociation-sponsoredshowsand othernationalandregional events.

TheAmericanAngus Associationisthelargest beefbreedassociationinthe world,withnearly22,000 activeadultandjunior

members.VisitNJAA.info formoreinformationabout theNationalJuniorAngus Association.

TheAmericanAngus Association®isthenation’s largestbeefbreedorganization,servingmorethan 22,000membersacrossthe UnitedStates,Canadaand severalothercountries.It’s hometoanextensivebreed registrythatgrowsbymore

than300,000animalseach year.TheAssociationalso providesprogramsand servicestofarmers,ranchersandotherswhorelyon Angustoproducequality geneticsforthebeefindustryandqualitybeefforconsumers. Formoreinformation aboutAnguscattleandthe AmericanAngusAssociation,visitwww.angus.org.

HealthSource Chiropractic expandsreach toHartselle

ByStaffReports

HealthSourceChiropractic,anationallyrecognized chiropracticfranchiseboastingmorethan400locationsacrosstheUS,issetto establishitspresenceinthe area.Dr.WilliamJumper,a practicingchiropractorwith officesinFlorenceandMuscleShoals,alongwithhis businesspartnerDr.Tracy Bagwellwillopentheir officeonSparkmanStreet nextmonth.

“WeconsideredPriceville, buttheHartsellecommunitywonusover,”Jumper said.“Wereallylikethe senseofcommunityand charmthatcomeswith thetownandthethriving chamberofcommerce.”The downtownarea,Jumper added,particularlycaught theirattention.

HealthSourceChiropractic isrenownedforitscommitmenttobringingcuttingedgespinalcarepractices tounderservedruralareas. Jumperemphasizedtheir dedicationtoofferingpersonalizedcaretailoredto eachpatient’suniqueneeds andgoals.

“OurProgressiveRehab

systemiswhattrulysetsus apart,”hesaid.“Weuniquelyandexpertlyanalyzeevery patient,customizingtheir caretoensureoptimaloutcomes.”

Thedecisiontoexpand intoHartsellereflectsnot onlythetown’sappealbut alsoitspromisinggrowth trajectory.Dr.Jumperhighlightedtheexcellenceofthe localschoolsystemsandthe overallgrowthofthetown asadditionalfactorscontributingtotheirexcitement abouttheventure.Jumper alsopraisedthecity’sfocus onsmallbusinesses,citing itasadrivingfactorbehind theirdecisiontosetupshop inHartselle.

Withtheirupcoming establishmentinHartselle, HealthSourceChiropracticaimstobringindustryleadingspinalcaretothe doorstepofthecommunity. Dr.JumperandTracyare eagertobeginservingthe residentsofHartselleand contributingtothearea’s healthandwellness.

Thenewchiropracticfacilityisscheduledtoopen March1andwillbelocated at601SparkmanStSW, Hartselle.

K-9DeputyGator

LadyTigersracetotheNorthwestRegional

ByRussellFrye FortheEnquirer

TheHartselleLadyTigers usedadominatingdefensive performancetoracepastLee 52-30ina6Asub-regional matchupthispastSaturday.

“Icouldn’tbeanyprouderof howoutdefenseplayedand howwellwerebounded,”said HartselleheadcoachAmber Deline.“Wehandledtheir pressurereallywellwhichled toopenlooksontheoffensive end.”

The6ANo.8LadyTigers trailed3-2insidethefirst minute,butwouldnevertrail againinthewin.Theylead 14-7afterthefirstquarter and22-10atthehalf.They extendedtheirleadto37-14 afterthethirdquarter.

Hartselle’sdefensehada sixquarterstreakovertwo gameswheretheyallowed onlysingledigitstothe opposingoffenses.After allowingfive,fourandfive inthefinalthreequartersto

Cullman,theyallowedonly seven,threeandfourinthe firstthreequartersofthesubregionalwinoverLee.

TheLadyTigersforced 23Leeturnoversandoutreboundedthem42-31,while holdingthemtoa20.4shootingpercentage.

HannaBurksledHartselle (19-6)with17pointsand ninerebounds.MaryFrances Itsedefinishedwithadouble-double,14pointsand10 rebounds,whileGracieHill had13points,eightrebounds andeightsteals.

“IamgladthatHannahand Gracieareonourteamand thatwedonothavetodefend them,”Delinesaid.“They struggledinthefirsthalfbut cameoutinthethirdquarter andstartedmakingshotsas wepulledaway.”

Hartselle59,Cullman29 Hartsellewontheirthird straight6AArea14Championshipwitha59-29winover Cullman.TheLadyTigers

trailed15-12afterthefirst quarter,butdominatedthe LadyBearcatstherestofthe wayastheyoutscoredCullman47-14overthefinalthree quarters.

TheHartselledefensecame aliveafterallowing15first quarterpoints,holdingCullmantofivepointsinthesecondquarter,fourinthirdand fiveinthefourth.Theyheld theLadyBearcats’leading scorer,AllySharpe,to11total points,includingjusttwoin thesecondhalf.

“Thedefenseplayed extremelywellafterthefirst quarter,”Delinesaid.“Anna HamptonBurroughswas abletoshineasshepicked upthescoringasCullman defensivelytookGracieoutof thegame.”

AnnaHamptonBurroughsledHartsellewitha career-high25points.HannahBurksfinishedwith14 points,whileMaryFrances Itsedeaddedadouble-doube, 13pointsand10rebounds.

RylanSmothersgoesunderaBucks’defenderfortwopointsintheTigers’70-43subregionallosstoBuckhorn.

HawkssecurespotinSweet16 withwinoverChildersburg

ByRussellFrye FortheEnquirer

TheDanvilleHawks(18-8) securedaspotintheSweet 16witha57-39winovervisitingChildersburginsubregionalplaylastSaturday. TheHawkswillfaceWinfield(21-10)at4:30p.m.

Feb.16inthe3ANorthwestRegionalatWallace State.Danvillelastplayed intheNorthwestRegional

in2021,whentheyfaced Winfieldinthefinals.

TheHawksled16-11after thefirstquarterand28-16 atthehalfbeforeoutscoring Childersburg29-13inthe secondhalf.

AJHolladayfinishedwith agame-high27points, including19inthefirsthalf, toleadDanville.TyBailey added13points.

SenecaShealeyled Childersburgwith15points, whileJakorrionJohnson

added13.

Danville60,Colbert County51 Earlierintheweek,Danvillewonthe3AArea14 Tournamentwitha60-51 winoverColbertCounty. TyBaileyfinishedwith15 pointstoleadtheHawks. HuntleySegarshad14 points,whileAJHolladay added13pointsandKi Boydscored11.

Tigers’seasonendsin sub-regionallosstoBuckhorn

ByRussellFrye FortheEnquirer

TheHartselleTigersseasoncameto anendwitha70-43sub-regionallossat top-rankedBuckhornthispastSaturday. TheTigersstruggledoffensivelyinthe firsthalfastheyonlyhadninepointsat halftime,trailing29-9.Theyfoundsome offenseinthesecondhalf,scoring15in thethirdquarterand19inthefourth butitwastoolate.

SeniorRylanSmothersfinishedhis careerwith19pointsandfourrebounds toleadHartselle.TyOdomadded13 points,whileseniorKohlKeyhadsix pointsandfourassists.

Smothersfinishedtheseasonas Hartselle’sleadingscorerandrebounder,

averaging14.2points6.6reboundsper game.Hefinishedwith786totalpoints forhiscareer.Odomwassecondonthe teaminscoringat14.0points,whileKey wasthirdwith7.8.

FredDerrickhad15pointstolead Buckhorn,whileCalebHoltscored12 points.

Cullman54,Hartselle42

TheTigersfinishedrunner-upinthe 6AArea14tournamentforthethird consecutiveseasonwitha54-42lossat Cullman.Cullmanled15-8afterthefirst quarterand28-22atthehalf.Hartselle wasoutscored26-20inthesecondhalf. Smothersfinishedwith18pointsto leadtheTigers.Odomhad14points, whileKeyaddedsixpointsandateamhighfiverebounds.

ENQUIRERPHOTO BYJIMMEADOWS AJ Holladay dribbles theballin agame against West Morgan earlierthis season.

PricevillerollsintoSweet16withblowoutwin

ByRussellFrye FortheEnquirer

ThePricevilleLady Bulldogspunchedtheir returntickettothe4A NorthwestRegionalwitharesounding 67-29roadvictoryover areachampSt.John PaulIIinlastFriday’s sub-regionalmatchup. Pricevilledominatedthegamefrom thestart,leading13-7 afterthefirstquarter and30-11athalftime. Theyextendedthelead to48-25headinginto thefinalquarter,where theyoutscoredJPII 19-4.

AbbyLangloisfinishedwithagamehigh23points,eight reboundsandthree blockstoleadthe LadyBulldogs.Lillyan Bloodworthadded13 points,sixrebounds, fiveassistsandfive steals.MadalynWilliamshad10points

andfivesteals.

Priceville(18-12)will faceHamilton,a62-53 winneroverRogers, onMonday,February 19,atnoonatWallace State.Deshlerand GoodHopewillplay intheotherregional semifinalat9:00am.

GoodHope60, Priceville55

Pricevillefinished runner-upinthe4A Area13Tournament witha60-55lossto No.2GoodHopeina matchupbetweentop fiveteamsearlierinthe week.

AbbyLangloisfinishedwithadoubledouble,14pointsand 14rebounds,tolead Priceville.Itwasher 11thdouble-double oftheseason.AshlynJohnsonadded11 points,whileCarlyNelsonandBloodworth addedeightpoints each.

IvyMaddixledGood

Hopewith15points, whileAvaMcSwain had12.

Midfield66, Danville34

TheLadyHawks’seasonendedwitha66-34 lossontheroadat Midfieldina3Asubregionalgame.Adily AlbertiledDanville with14pointsandsix rebounds.ReaganPrateraddedfivepoints, whileAubreyReedfinishedwithfourpoints andfourrebounds.

PhilCampbell55, Danville50

Danvillefinished runner-upinthe3A Area15Tournament witha55-50lossto PhilCampbelllast Wednesday.Alberti had12pointsandeight reboundstoleadthe LadyHawks.Prater added10points,while EllaKateTidwelland OliviaVestfinished withninepointseach.

ENQUIRERPHOTOBYJIMMEADOWS

Priceville’sAbbyLangloisdribblesaroundaWestMorgandefenderinagameearlierthis season.

ENQUIRERPHOTOBYJIMMEADOWS

TheHartselleLadyTigersdefenseledbyGracieHillandHannahBurksheldLeewell undertheirscoringaverageintheLadyTigers’52-30sub-regionalwin.

ENQUIRERPHOTOBYJIMMEADOWS

ByRussGordon FortheEnquirer

HartselleHighSchool’s soccerseasonkickedoff Feb.6,withbothupsand downsfortheboys’and girls’teams.Thevarsity boysfacedatoughchallengeathomeagainstthe FlorenceFalcons(7A)and experienceda0-5defeat.

Despitethesetback,Coach DanBennichexpressed confidenceintheteam’s potentialforimprovement, stating,“Wewillgetstrongerbecauseofwhatwent wrong.It’satoughwayto starttheseason,butwe purposefullyplaygood teamstohelpusgetbetter. Weplayedalotbetterinthe secondhalf.”

Incontrast,thejunior varsityboyssecuredavictoryagainstFlorence,with GraysonVinesscoringthe lonegoal,resultingina1-0 win.

Onthesameday,the HartselleGirls’soccerteams facedoffagainsttheAthensLadyEagles.TheVarsityGirlsexperienceda1-3 loss,withKaitlynDolbeer

scoringagoalfortheLady Tigers.TheGirlsJunior Varsityalsofellshort,losing 2-4,despiteMiaSpringer’s contributionwithboth goals.

Feb.9,andtheboyswere backinactionathome againsttheEastLimestone Indians.TheVarsityBoys redeemedthemselveswith anoutstanding5-0victory.

EthanMedendorpshowcasedhisskillswithahat trick,scoringonegoalin thefirsthalfandaddingtwo moreinthesecond.Owen Bennichinitiatedthescoringwithapenaltykickjust twoandahalfminutesinto thegame,andhecontinuedhissuccesswithanothergoalinthesecondhalf, assistedbyLukeMinnon.

Thejuniorvarsityboys alsodominatedtheir match,concludingwitha mercyrulevictoryof10-0 againstEastLimestone. BrettHatfield’sgoalsealed thedeal,whileElliott Barnesnettedfourgoals, MichaelSumnersscored threeandRhettSpivey addedtwotosecurethe win.

Pricevilleboys,girlssocceropenseasonwithwins

ByRussellFrye FortheEnquirer

ThePricevilleLadyBulldogsopenedtheirseason witha6-0winoverElkmont.AnnaKatherineHopkinsledthewaywithfour goals.MaeVickandKenzie Bowlinghadonegoaleach,

whileGracieRogershadan assist.ToriStaatsrecorded eightsavesingoal. Priceville4,Madison Academy3

Hopkinsscoredtwogoals inPriceville’s4-3winover MadisonAcademy.Rogersaddedtwogoals,while AubreyOwenshadanassist.

Staatsfinishedwith12saves ingoal. Danville7,Haleyville1 LaylaSherrillscoredfive goalsandhadanassistto leadDanville(2-0-1)toa7-1 winoverHaleyville.Brylee Terryaddedtwogoalsand threeassists.WendyReyes had11savesingoal.

Danville6,Lawrence County0

Sherrillnettedfivegoals inDanville’s6-0winover LawrenceCounty.Terry addedagoalandanassist, whileDannaRamosand Jacksoneachhadanassist. Reyesfinishedwithseven savesingoal.

Brewer2,Crossville2

EstefanieGarciaand RileyCarltoneachhada goalintheLadyPatriots (0-0-1)2-2drawwith Crossville.

Boys

Priceville2,Elkmont0

HaydenDensonscored twogoalstoleadPriceville

toa2-0winoverElkmont toopentheseason.Watts EnglandandLukeLorance eachhadanassist. Priceville1,Madison Academy1

MacLainLawsonscored Priceville’sonlygoalina 1-1drawwithMadison Academy.

SethParkernamednewheadfootballcoachatPriceville

ByRussellFrye FortheEnquirer

SethParkerhasbeen namedthenewheadcoach ofthePricevilleBulldogs’ footballprogram.TheMorganCountyBoardofEducationapprovedhishiring atlastThursday’smeeting.

“I’mveryexcitedand blessedtobenamedthe headfootballcoachat Priceville,”Parkersaid.

“Notonlytobeatsucha greatschool,butIamalso thrilledtobeataplace

withsomuchcommunity supportforitsathleticprograms.”

PricevilleprincipalShane Hopkinssaidhereceived morethan50applications andinterviewednineapplicants.HefeltthatParker checkedeveryboxinwhat hewaslookingforinthe Bulldogs’nextheadcoach.

“Afterinterviewinghim andtalkingtothosewho haveworkedwithhim, itwasobvioushehasan extremelyhighfootballIQ andapersonofgreatchar-

PARKER’S

acter,”Hopkinssaid.“He bringslotsofenthusiasm andenergytohelpbuild uponthesuccessandcultureourpreviouscoaches haveestablished.”

ParkercomestoPricevillefromBobJones,where heservedasthePatriots’ offensivecoordinatorfor thelastthreeseasons. BeforehistimeastheOC, ParkercoachedwidereceiversforthePatriots.

ParkerreplacesChris Foster,whowonaschoolrecord40gamesandled Pricevilletotheplayoffs fourtimes,aswellasthe Bulldogs’first10-winseasonin2021andtheirfirst undefeatedseasonin2022.

“PricevilleFootballhas hadatonofsuccessover

thelastfewyears,andIam verythankfulforthefoundationlaidbyCoachFoster andhisstaff,”Parkersaid. “Mygoalistocontinueto buildonthatstandardso thatwecontinuetoputa qualityfootballteamonthe field.”

ParkerisaBobJones graduateandismarried tohishighschoolsweetheart,Sutton.Theyhave an8-month-olddaughter, Cooper.

Pricevillewillmoveupto Class5Anextseasonafter spendingthelast18seasonsin4A.TheBulldogs willrenewsomerivalries inParker’sfirstseasonas theywillfaceBrewerand WestMorganinnon-region games.

PHOTOCOURTESYOFMORGANCOUNTYSCHOOLS

SethParker,withhiswifeSutton,hasbeennamedthe newheadfootballcoachatPricevilleHighSchool.

Thisweek’sstatstuffers

ByRussellFrye FortheEnquirer

Danville’s60-51AreaTournamentChampionshipgame winoverColbertCounty and13pointsintheHawks’ 57-39Sub-Regionalwinover Childersburg.

toryoverLeeand13points and10reboundsinthe59-29 winoverCullman.

LawrenceCounty.

Danville’sAJHolladayand Hartselle’sAnnaHampton Burroughshadbignightsin leadingtheirteamstovictory lastweek.Holladayhad27 inasub-regionalwinover Childersburg,whileBurroughshadacareer-high25 pointsintheLadyTigersarea tournamentchampionship gamewinoverCullman.

HuntleySegars,Danville: Segarsfinishedwith14points inDanville’s60-51AreaTournamentChampionshipgame winoverColbertCounty.

GracieHill,Hartselle:Hill finishedwith13points,eight stealsandsevenreboundsin theLadyTigers’52-30win overLee.

Soccerstartedlastweek andDanville’sLaylaSherrill recorded10goalsintwowins, whilePriceville’sAnnaKatherineHopkinsnettedsixgoals intwowins.

Boysbasketball AJHolladay,Danville:Holladayfinishedwith27points intheHawks’57-39SubRegionalwinoverChildersburg.Hescored13pointsin Danville’s60-51AreaTournamentChampionshipwinover ColbertCounty.

RylanSmothers,Hartselle: Smothersfinishedwith19 pointsandfivereboundsin theTigers’70-43Sub-RegionallosstoBuckhornandhad 18pointsinHartselle’s54-42 losstoCullmanintheArea TournamentChampionship game.

TyBailey,Danville:Bailey finishedwith15pointsin

TyOdom,Hartselle:Odom had14pointsinHartselle’s 54-42losstoCullmaninthe AreaTournamentChampionshipgameandfinishedwith 13pointsintheTigers’70-43 Sub-RegionallosstoBuckhorn.

Girlsbasketball AnnaHamptonBurroughs, Hartselle:Burroughsfinished withacareer-high25points intheLadyTigers’59-29win overCullmanintheArea TournamentChampionship game.

HannahBurks,Hartselle: Burksfinishedwith17points andninereboundsina52-30 Sub-RegionalwinoverLee. Shealsohad14intheArea TournamentChampionship winoverCullman.

MaryFrancesItsede, Hartselle:Itsedefinished withtwodouble-doublesin theLadyTigers’winslast week.Shehad14pointsand 10reboundsinthe52-30vic-

AbbyLanglois,Priceville: Langloisfinishedwith23 points,eightrebounds,three stealsandthreeblocksinthe LadyBulldogs’67-29SubRegionalwinoverSt.John PaulII.Shealsohadadouble-double,14pointsand14 rebounds,ina60-55lossto GoodHopeintheAreaTournamentChampionshipgame.

LillyanBloodworth,Priceville:Bloodworthhad13 points,sixrebounds,five assistsandfivestealsinthe LadyBulldogs’67-29SubRegionalwinoverSt.John PaulII.

AdilyAlbeti,Danville: Albertihad14pointsandsix reboundsintheLadyHawks’ 66-34Sub-Regionallossto Midfield.Shehad12points andeightreboundsina55-50 losstoPhilCampbellinthe AreaTournamentChampionshipgame.

Girlssoccer LaylaSherrill,Danville: SherrillhadfivegoalsinDanville’s7-1winoverHaleyville andfiveintheir6-0winover

AnnaKatherineHopkins, Priceville:Hopkinshadfour goalsina6-0winoverElkmontandtwoina4-3victory overMadisonAcademy. BryleeTerry,Danville:Terry hadtwogoalsandthree assistsinDanville’s7-1win overHaleyvilleandaddeda goalandanassistintheir6-0 winoverLawrenceCounty.

GracieRogers,Priceville: Rogershadtwogoalsin Priceville’s4-3winoverMadisonAcademy. ToriStaats,Priceville:Staats had12savesinPriceville’s4-3 winoverMadisonAcademy andrecordedashutoutwith eightsavesintheir6-0win overElkmont

WendyReyes,Danville: Reyesrecorded11saves inDanville’s7-1winover Haleyvilleandashutoutand eightsavesintheir6-0win overLawrenceCounty.

Boyssoccer EthanMedendorp, Hartselle:Medendorphad threegoalsinHartselle’s5-0 winoverEastLimestone OwenBennich,Hartselle: Bennichhadtwogoalsin Hartselle’s5-0winoverEast Limestone HaydenDenson,Priceville: Densonhadtwogoalsina2-0 winoverElkmont.

JonessignswithWallaceStatesoftball

KaelynJonessignswiththeWallaceState-Hancevillesoftballprogramasfamilyandfriendssurroundher.

ByRussellFrye FortheEnquirer

HartselleseniorKaelynJones

aseason,with51in2022. Headingintohersenioryear,she has230hits,195runsscored,137 RBIs,and122stolenbases. SheisoneoftwocurrentLady

Tigerstosignwithanin-statecollege softballprogram.BlayneGodfreyhas signedwithAuburn.

WallaceState-Hancevilleiscoached byCarsonOwens.TheLadyLions finished52-7lastseason.Theywon theACCCregularseasonandtournamentchampionshipsandplayedin theNJCAADivisionIWorldSeries.

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legislatureatanyregularsessiontomakethebasicappropriationsforanybudgetperiodthat willcommencebeforethefirst dayofanysucceedingregular sessionshallbeparamount; and,accordingly,beginningwith thefirstregularsessionheld afterJanuary1,1983,nobill (otherthanabillmakinganyof thebasicappropriations)shall besignedbyeitherthepresidingofficerofthehouseorsenateandtransmittedtotheother houseuntilbillsmakingthe basicappropriationsforthethen ensuingbudgetperiodshall havebeensignedbythepresidingofficerofeachhouseofthe legislatureinaccordancewith Section66ofthisConstitution andpresentedtothegovernor inaccordancewithSection125 ofthisConstitution;provided, thatthisparagraph(C)shallnot

affectthepassageoflocallaws orlocalconstitutionalamendments,theadoptionofresolutions,ortheconductofany other legislativefunctionsthat donotrequireathirdreading; andprovidedfurther,thatfollowingadoption,byvoteofeither houseofnotlessthanthreefifthsofaquorumpresent,ofa resolutiondeclaringthattheprovisionsofthisparagraph(C) shallnotbeapplicableinthat housetoaparticularbill,which shallbespecifiedinsaidresolutionbynumberandtitle,thebill sospecifiedmayproceedto finalpassagetherein. (D)Uponthesigning andpresentationtothegovernorinaccordancewiththesaid Sections66and125ofbills makingthebasicappropriations,theprovisionsoftheforegoingparagraph(C)prohibiting f f

thefinalpassageofbillsinthe houseandsenate(otherthan billsmakinganypartofthe basicappropriations)shall ceasetobeeffectiveandshall notberevivedorbecomeagain effectiveasaresultof(i)the subsequentlegislativehistoryof anybillsosignedandpresented,includinganyveto,returnwithexecutiveamendment, oranyotheraction,orfailureto act,byeitherthegovernoror thelegislatureundertheprovisionsofthesaidSection125;or (ii)adetermination,byeitherjudicialdecreeoropinionofthe justicesoftheAlabama SupremeCourt,thatanybillso signedandpresentediswholly orinpartinvalid.

(E)Thelegislature may,bystatuteorrule,make suchfurtherprovisionsforthe timelypassageofbillsmaking

thebasicappropriationsasare notinconsistentwiththeprovisionsofthisConstitution.

(F)Nothingcontained hereinshallbeconstruedasrequiringthelegislaturetomake anyappropriationnototherwise requiredbythisConstitutionto bemade.

(G)Notwithstanding anyprovisionofthisamendment,anyresolutionauthorizing theconsiderationofabillproposingalocallawadoptedbeforeNovember8,2016March5, 2024,thatconformedtothe rulesofeitherbodyoftheLegislatureatthetimeitwas adopted,isratified,approved, validated,andconfirmed,and theapplicationofanysuchresolutioniseffectivefromthedate oforiginaladoption.”

FURTHER,Iproclaimanddi-

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STATEOFALABAMA MORGANCOUNTY PROBATECOURT INTHEMATTEROFTHE ADOPTIONOFSKYLAJADE MOORE,MINOR,BYZACKARYJACOBMCMULLEN EAKES NOTICETO:UNKNOWNFATHERS,WHEREABOUTSUNKNOWN

YouwilltakenoticethatZACKARYJACOBMCMULLEN EAKES,filedtheirpetitionon December28,2023,toadopt SKYLAJADEMOORE,aminor, allegingthatthesaidunknown fathers,whereaboutsunknown haveabandonedsaidminors. Pleasebeadvisedthatifyouintendtocontestthisadoption, youmustfileawrittenresponse withinthirty(30)dayshereof withtheattorneyforthePetitioner,whosenameandaddressisshownbelowandwith theClerkofsaidProbateCourt. Donethisthe25thdayofJanuary2024.

JudgeofProbate /s/Hon.GregCain OfficeoftheJudgeofProbate MorganCountyCourthouse Decatur,Alabama35602

AttorneyforPetitioners: Hon.PatrickCaver 1210Highway31NW SuiteE Hartselle,AL35640 (256)-751-5991 01/31/24,02/07/24,02/14/24, 02/21/24 ADID580988 STATEOFALABAMA PROCLAMATION BYTHEGOVERNOR

WHEREAS theAlabamaLegislatureatits2023SecondSpecialSessionenactedActNo. 2023-562(SB3),proposingan amendmenttotheConstitution ofAlabamaof2022;

WHEREAS,inconformity withSection284oftheConstitutionofAlabamaof2022,as amended,theLegislaturehas orderedanelectionbythequalifiedelectorsofthestateupon suchproposedamendment;and WHEREAS noticeofthis election,togetherwiththeproposedamendment,isrequired bylawtobegivenbyproclamationoftheGovernor,whichshall bepublishedonceaweekforat leastfoursuccessiveweeksimmediatelyprecedingthedayappointedfortheelection;

NOW,THEREFORE,I,Kay Ivey,asGovernoroftheStateof Alabama,doherebygivenotice, direct,andproclaimthaton Tuesday,March5,2024,an electionwillbeheldintheState ofAlabamainthemannerand formprovidedbylawuponthe followingproposedamendment totheConstitutionof2022of theStateofAlabama:

AMENDMENTPROPOSEDBY ACTNO.2023-562

“Section71.01 (A)Thefollowing wordsandphrases,whenever usedinthisamendment,shall havethefollowingrespective meanings: “BasicAppropriations” means,withrespecttoanyregularsessionofthelegislature, suchappropriationsasthelegislaturemaydeemappropriate fortheexpendituresbythestate duringtheensuingbudgetperiodfortheordinaryexpensesof theexecutive,legislativeandjudicialdepartments branches of thestate,forpaymentofthe publicdebt,andforeducation (excluding,however,anyitem withinthescopeoftheforegoingthatisatthetimeprovided forbyacontinuingappropriation orotherwise).

“BudgetPeriod” meansafiscalyearofthestate orsuchperiodotherthan[a] a fiscalyearasmayhereafterbe fixedbylawastheperiodwith respecttowhichstatebudgets arepreparedandstateappropriationsaremade.

(B)Onorbeforethe secondlegislativedayofeach regularsessionofthelegislature,beginningwiththefirstreg ularsessionafterJanuary1, 1983,thegovernorshalltransmittothelegislatureforitsconsiderationaproposedbudget forthethennextensuingbudget period.

(C)Thedutyofthe