MORE: RHS Parade. See pages A2, A9.
Election. See page A4.
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Red Bay Founders Fest takes place Saturday
RHS bonfire. See page A7.
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Russellville High School holds Homecoming parade
By María Camp maria.camp@ franklincountytimes.com Red Bay’s annual Founders Fest returns this weekend, Sept. 28, in Bay Tree Park and the surrounding area in downtown Red Bay. Entertainment lineup includes: 9 a.m. - James Nix 10 a.m. - Simply Grace 11 a.m. - The Johnson Brothers 12 p.m. - Contests and Announcements 1 p.m. - BPM Trio 2 p.m. - Sure Destination 3 p.m. - Joyful Noise Photo Contest Drop off your photo contest entries at Red Bay City Hall on Wed., Sept. 25. This year’s theme is “The Year of Alabama Food.” Quilting Contest Deliver quilt entries Sept. 25. Quilts will be on display in Weatherford Library during the festival. Fried Pie Contest Bring fried pie entries to the gazebo in the park by 11 a.m. Judging begins at 11:30 a.m. Coloring Contest Coloring contest forms are available to print. The contest is open to kindergarden through first grade and second through third grade children in Franklin County. Be sure to list the child’s name, address, teacher’s name and school name. Drop off entries at Red Bay City Hall Sept. 25. Car, truck, tractor and motorcycle show 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. - Cost is $20 for the first car, $15 for each additional. Trophies and prizes will be awarded. All proceeds benefit the Red Bay Senior Center. For more information, call 256-356-9540.
GFWC Book Lovers Study Club Day of Service
Members of the Russellville High School Class of 1984 greet the crowds during the 2024 RHS Homecoming parade.
PHOTOS BY MARÍA CAMP
Russellville Middle School cheerleaders ride in the Russellville High School Homecoming parade.
By Susie Hovater Malone For the FCT This Saturday, Sept. 28, has been designated by the General Federation of Women’s Clubs as the official Day of Service. The initiative extends through Oct. 6. This is a time when all of the GFWC clubs come together in service to raise awareness about food insecurity and to
See GFWC, Page A2 LEFT: Miss RHS, Annie Willis, rides by. RIGHT: Members of the RHS Class of 2025 march by.
See HOMECOMING PARADE, Page A2
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