MORE PHOTOS: Jam on Sloss Lake. See pages A2, A7-A8.
Community calendar. See page A3.
Great Pretenders. See page A4.
50¢ | Vol. 144, No. 28
Hometown Newspaper of Larry Greenhill — Est. 1879 | Wednesday, July 10, 2024
University of West Alabama releases president’s, dean’s lists By Staff Reports Jonathan Tidwell has beennamedtotheUniversity of West Alabama’s spring
See ALABAMA, Page A2
University of Maryland Global Campus names local student to Dean’s List By Staff Reports Kaylea Milam of Red Bay was named to the Dean’s List for the spring term at the University of Maryland Global
See MARYLAND, Page A2
Russellville student graduates from Manchester University By Staff Reports James Hubbard of Russellville g raduated with a Bachelor of Science in business mana g ement from Manchester University during the 2023-
See MANCHESTER, Page A2
Area students earn recognition from Wallace State Community College By Staff Reports Area students earning a place on the president’s and dean’s lists include: • Abby Sweeney of Russellville - President’s List • Alyssa Morrison of Russellville - Dean’s List • Jaidyn Quillen of Russellville - Dean’s List • Landan Shaffer of Phil Campbell - Dean’s List • To earn a spot on the
See WALLACE, Page A2
Index
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PHOTOS BY MARÍA CAMP
The Kerry Gilbert Band performs during the July 4 Jam on Sloss Lake.
Community celebrates Fourth of July with annual Jam on Sloss Lake
By María Camp maria.camp@ franklincountytimes.com
The annual Jam on Sloss Lake included a car show by Cotton Flats Cruisers, access to the
splash pad and inflatables, food vendors, a variety of musical entertainment offerings (Purpose
gospel group, KGB – Kerry Gilbert Band, Rewind and Shenandoah) and a fireworks show
after Shenanodah ished playing.
fin-
See JAM, Page A2
Mississippi State University names local Stephen D. Lee scholar
By Staff Reports Bailey Bolton, of Red Bay, Ala., was recognized as a Stephen D. Lee Scholar during Mississippi State University’s spring commencement exer-
cises. Bolton is one of 113 students who attained this honor among nearly 3,500 spring graduates. Stephen D. Lee Scholars have achieved a cumulative 4.0 grade
point average during their college careers. Bolton, who studied Elementary Education, earned a Bachelor of Science degree from MSU’s College of Education.
CONTRIBUTED Red Bay’s Bailey Bolton receives recognition as a Stephen D. Lee Scholar during MSU’s spring commencement exercises.
Community Spirit Bank announces promotion By Staff Reports Community Spirit Bank has announced the promotion of Jessica Horton to chief compliance and BSA officer. Horton, with nineteen years of financial industry experience, now joins the bank’s executive management team, moving from her previous role as vice president/compliance and BSA officer. A native of Red Bay, Horton is a graduate of Belmont High School.
In 2013, she began working on her additional compliance certifications, obtaining her Certified BSA/AML Professional status. In 2014, she received her specialty certification as a Certified Community Bank Compliance Officer. Horton studied at the Barret Graduate School of Banking in Memphis, Tenn., graduating in 2016. Previous recognition includes being the 2022 recipient of the Spirit of CSB award, a peer-nomi-
nated accolade driven by the bank’s team. “On behalf of the officers, directors and employees of Community Spirit Bank, I congratulate Jessica Horton on the promotion to Chief Compliance Officer, which was approved at our June board of directors meeting,” said CSB president and CEO, Brad M. Bolton. With this designation, Jessica formally joins our CONTRIBUTED executive management Community Spirit Bank names Jessica Horton to the role of chief team. compliance and BSA officer.