A. Stacy Long

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Municipal elections: 23 qualified in first week

1 week ago | franklincountytimes.com | A. Stacy Long |Bernie Delinski |Kevin Taylor

The first week of qualifying for the Aug. 26 municipal elections in Franklin County saw 23 make their campaigns official, 14 of them incumbents. Prospective candidates who haven’t qualified have until 5 p.m. on June 24 to do so. As of June 13, no candidates had qualified in either Hodges or Vina. In Russellville, 11 have qualified for the six positions up for grabs.
Fostering a need: Donation of $1,260 helps needy Franklin County children

1 week ago | franklincountytimes.com | A. Stacy Long |Bernie Delinski |Kevin Taylor

Foster children often enter care with few, if any, belongings. In Franklin County right now, there are 75 children in foster care. And with the backto- school season fast approaching, the need for supplies is growing. These children come from all backgrounds, including sibling groups and teens with special needs. Many have experienced abuse or neglect. They all share one common need — a safe, stable home.
Reynolds rebounds from knee injury, excels in baseball

1 week ago | franklincountytimes.com | A. Stacy Long

REDBAY–TyReynolds hasn’t picked out the spot yet, but promises it will be a place of prominence, a semi-shrine for one item that shaped so much of his senior season. He carefully removed it from his locker in the final days of his time at Red Bay High School, vowing to safely stow it for memory’s sake. Reynolds’ knee brace did its work well while he recovered from a major knee injury, allowing him to star on the diamond as a senior. “I have it at my house right now.
Maddox retires after 26 years of shaping young minds at RMS

1 week ago | franklincountytimes.com | María Camp |A. Stacy Long |Bernie Delinski |Kevin Taylor

R U S S E L L V I L L E — Teaching for Diane Maddox has never been just about grammar rules or reading comprehension, but rather about connection, creativity and care. After 26 years at Russellville Middle School, Maddox is retiring, leaving behind a legacy built on compassion, curiosity and laughter. “I always tried to see each student not just for who they were in class but for who they were becoming,” Maddox said. “Teaching is personal.
Confronting the escalating threat of antisemitism

1 week ago | franklincountytimes.com | A. Stacy Long |Bernie Delinski |Kevin Taylor

Oct. 7, 2023, didn’t happen in a vacuum. The effects of the deadliest terrorist attack in Israel’s history reverberated across the globe, and this evil found its way into the dark corners of our homeland. The Jewish people have been persecuted for centuries, but many Jewish Americans are experiencing violence today they’ve never witnessed in their lifetimes. Just two weeks ago, two Israeli embassy staff members were slain in the streets of our national capital.
Calendar Of Events

1 week ago | franklincountytimes.com | A. Stacy Long |Bernie Delinski |Kevin Taylor

June 20-21 – Phil Campbell Festival: The Phil Campbell Festival takes placeJune20-21atMemorial Park downtown. Friday kicks off the entertainment with Jase Swinney singing the “Star-Spangled Banner” at 5:30 p.m.; 6 p.m. – Pylant Family; 7 p.m. – Purpose; 8 p.m. – Kingsmen Quartet.
Make sure you’re registered to vote in municipal elections

1 week ago | franklincountytimes.com | A. Stacy Long |Bernie Delinski |Kevin Taylor

Qualifying has officially started for municipal elections. Prospective candidates who haven’t qualified have until 5 p.m. on June 24 to do so. And if you’re a resident of a city, make sure you are registered so you can vote on Aug. 26 Minimum qualifications for public service in Alabama are: For mayor and city council candidates the qualifications are: 1) Must be 18 years of age. 2) Must be a resident of the city or their respective district for 90 days prior to election.
Brace yourself: Reynolds rebounds from knee injury, remains Red Bay star

2 weeks ago | timesdaily.com | A. Stacy Long

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Souped up: Deshler’s Reid lands Super All-State status

2 weeks ago | timesdaily.com | A. Stacy Long

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Seeing white smoke: Pope makes Hackleburg All-State history

3 weeks ago | timesdaily.com | A. Stacy Long

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