Tammy Wynette. See page A2.
VOTE: Best of Best. See pages A4-A5.
PHOTOS: Spring flowers. See page A9.
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Hometown Newspaper of Jetta Barksdale — Est. 1879 | Wednesday, April 17, 2024
BTCPA announces final production of season
By Staff Reports
The BTCPA announces its third and final production for the season, “Suite Surrender” by Michael McKeever and directed by Anna Carol Porter. The performance dates are April 25-27 at 7 p.m. and April 28 at 2 p.m. Tickets are now on sale at the Weatherford Centre in Red Bay between the hours of 2-4 p.m. on weekdays. Go by to purchase tickets or you can call and reserve them. If interested in dinner theater, it is available only for Thursday April 25, and must be reserved in advance. If interested in bringing a group, contact Beth Hammock at 256-668-0045. The cast includes Doninic Rogers, Theron Struzik, Mason Cook, Sharon Strickland, Anna Lindsey, Holly McKinney, Austin Henderson, Brandy Cook, Morgan Miller and Brittany Faris as stage manager. Extras include Brittany Faris, Vickie Cook, Gary McKinney, Dot Morrow and Eric Faris. It’s 1942, and two of Hollywood’s biggest divas have descended upon the luxurious Palm Beach Royale Hotel -- assistants, luggage and legendary feud with one another in tow. Everything seems to be in order for their wartime performance...that is, until they are somehow assigned to the same suite. Mistaken identities, overblown egos, double entendres and a lap dog named Mr. Boodles round out this hilarious riot of a love note to the classic farces of the 30s and 40s.
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PHOTO BY MARÍA CAMP Russellville Main Street announces Yaneli Bahena as new executive director.
Russellville Main Street welcomes new executive director By Staff Reports As a newly Designated Main Street Alabama City in 2023, Downtown Russellville Collective “Russellville Main Street” has announced Yaneli Bahena as the full time Executive Director, effective April 15. A lifelong resident of Russellville, she was educated in Russellville City Schools and is coowner of a downtown small business. “I’m excited to be a part of this organization and cannot wait to pour into our downtown,”
Bahena explained. “Russellville has so much potential to be a place that people want to visit and live. With it being a historic downtown, I hope I’m able to bring it back to life and continue traditions. My aspiration is to be a representative voice for my community, fostering pride among all residents and supporting the success of downtown businesses regardless of ownership background. Leveraging the resources provided by Main Street, I am confident that this is possible.”
“We’re very much looking forward to Yaneli joining our team,” said board president Mitch McKinney. “With her experience as a small business owner in the downtown district, her energy and ability to bridge the gaps with all cultures of the district, we are excited to see what can be done in the future.” McKinney said the board had been looking to fill the position since the departure of Ann Epperson McDermitt. “She worked with us through the designation and initial organization,
then decided to pursue a different career path,” he added. About Russellville Main Street The Downtown Russellville Collective d/b/a “Russellville Main Street” is a 501(c) (3) formed to stimulate downtown revitalization in the City of Russellville, Ala., through organization, economic vitality, promotion and design. The organization will encourage public-private partnerships, community engagement, attract visitors and spur growth.
About Main Street Alabama Main Street Alabama is a private non-profit and state coordinating program of Main Street America. The National Main Street Four Point Approach™ is an over 40-year model that focuses work in four areas: org anization, design, p ro m o t i o n , and economic vitality with strategies unique to the community and based on market-based outcome. Visit www. mainstreetalabama. org for more information.
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CB&S Bank announces chief analytics officer By Staff Reports CB&S Bank has announced the promotion of Taron Thorpe to Chief Analytics Officer. Prior to this new role, Thorpe was a Regional Market President for CB&S Bank. Thorpe graduated from Auburn University with a degree in Agricultural Business
and Economics and a Master of Business Administration as well as the LSU Graduate School of Banking. As a specialist in financial goal achievement, and with more than 25 years of business experience, Thorpe has been an integral part of the region’s growth. Thorpe is Vice Chair of The Schools
Foundation (Huntsville, Madison and Madison County Schools), and he works closely with many non-profit organizations in the Huntsville area including Kids to Love. He is a former charter member of the Madison Hospital board and a graduate and former chairman of Leadership Greater Huntsville. Mike Ross, President
and CEO of CB&S Bank said, “Taron’s knowledge of our company and exceptional leadership skills make him well equipped to seamlessly transition into the position, ensuring continuity in our operations and enabling us to maintain our momentum in achieving remarkable milestones here at CB&S Bank.”
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