Miracle Worker. See page A2.
PC author book signing. See page A7.
Serenity Saviors horse rescue. See page A8.
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Hometown Newspaper of Susie Hovater Malone — Est. 1879 | Wednesday, June 12, 2024
Steam locomotive delivery to Red Bay delayed, arrives July 1 By Staff Reports On July 1, a 1923 restored steam locomotive engine and tinder will be delivered to the Red Bay Railroad Park in Red Bay, Ala. The exact time is not known. The Red Bay Museum and the City of Red Bay have worked
See LOCOMOTIVE, Page A2
Northwest Shoals Community college receives $18,000 in grants from the Dollar General Literacy Foundation to support adult, family literacy.
CONTRIBUTED Laura Hardy receives a promotion to executive nice president, chief financial officer.
First Metro Bank announces new executive vice president, CFO By Staff Reports Laura Hardy was promoted to executive vice president and chief financial officer. Since November 2023, Hardy has filled the role of interim chief financial officer (CFO). She began working at First Metro in 2008 as a part-time teller at the bank’s Hough Road office in Florence. In 2009, she accepted a full-time position as head teller and graduated from UNA with a
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NWSCC Receives $18,000 in grants from Dollar General Literacy Foundation to support adult, family literacy
By Staff Reports The Dollar General Literacy Foundation (DGLF) recently awarded Northwest Shoals Community College (NWSCC) $18,000 in grants to support adult and family literacy. NWSCC received a $10,000 adult literacy grant and an $8,000 family literacy grant. The adult literacy grant is geared toward improving awareness and services for Hispanic residents in NWSCC communities. The family literacy grant supports early childhood students and their parents through a personalized literacy and legacy book program. Each participating student and
their family will receive a personalized book about their family at the completion of the program. According to adult education executive director Tara Branscome, approximately 20 percent of the 1,500 students in the college’s adult education program are English language learners. “Reading and improving literacy skills is at the core of our program,” said Branscome. “We are so grateful to Dollar General and the tremendous impact these funds will make on our program and the community.” “We believe individuals of all ages deserve access to a quality education, and the Dollar General Literacy Foundation is
thrilled to support thousands of learners across the country as they enrich their lives with literacy and education,” explained Denine Torr, executive director of the Dollar General Literacy Foundation. “This year’s spring grant cycle is equally exciting as we surpass impacting more than 20 million individuals. We hope these funds provide resources needed to positively change students’ lives, helping them to build a brighter future for themselves and generations to come.” These grants are part of the Foundation’s more than $10.6 million donated to support adult, family and summer literacy programs in the 48 states in which
Dollar General operates. The Dollar General Literacy Foundation supports organizations that increase access to educational programming, stimulate and enable innovation in the delivery of educational instruction and inspire a love of reading. Each year, DGLF awards funds to nonprofit organizations, schools and libraries within a 15-mile radius of a Dollar General store or distribution center to support adult, family, summer and youth literacy programs. The foundation also offers a student referral program for individuals interested in learning how to read, speak English, or prepare for the high school equivalency exam.
Car show benefit helps raise needed funds
By María Camp maria.camp@ franklincountytimes.com
A Why Knot Show ’Em Off car show held June 8 on the east side of Sloss Lake in Russellville helped raise funds in support of Scoliosis Awareness Month. The show, dubbed Bella’s Benefit Car Show, included cars, trucks, bikes and RatRods, and it included trophies, door prizes and 50/50 drawing. “My daughter, Bella Shotts, is going to Dallas for ten weeks for scoliosis surgery,” explained event coordinator Bobbie Higgins. “We’ve had a few events to help raise money for this, including a motorcycle ride, bake sale, barbecue fundraiser and a fishing tournament; however; this is our first fundraiser for this in Franklin County.”
Those wishing to help can follow the group’s
Facebook page or message them there. For
questions or concerns, call 256-668-2585.
See CAR SHOW, Page PB