PHOTO GALLERY: Jam at Sloss Lake
In Russellville, a man plays cornhole with a local police officer as Rewind sets up for their set at Jam on Sloss Lake. [IVY ROSE BALL/TIMESDAILY]
Franklin County, Galleries, Lifestyles
 By  Griffin Traylor Published 
4:07 pm Wednesday, July 9, 2025

PHOTO GALLERY: Jam at Sloss Lake

A local Franklin County inmate plays corn hole while smoking a cigarette during Jam on Sloss Lake on July 4. [IVY ROSE BALL/TIMESDAILY]

A local Franklin County inmate plays corn hole while smoking a cigarette during Jam on Sloss Lake on July 4. [IVY ROSE BALL/TIMESDAILY]

Two young boys smiles as they slide down the inflatables during Russellville’s Independence Day Celebration at Sloss Lake. [IVY ROSE BALL/TIMESDAILY]

Motown Band Rewind of the Shoals performs hits for the crowd at Russellville’s Jam on Sloss Lake celebrating Independence Day. [IVY ROSE BALL/TIMESDAILY]

In Russellville, Isaiah Starzyk, 6, dances to the music with his grandmother, Cassandra Cannata, during Jam on Sloss Lake on Independence Day. [IVY ROSE BALL/TIMESDAILY]

The brass section of Motown Band Rewind of the Shoals performs at Russellville’s Jam on Sloss Lake on July 4. [IVY ROSE BALL/TIMESDAILY]

A boy enjoys Fun Dip while watching performers at Jam on Sloss Lake on Independence Day. [IVY ROSE BALL/TIMESDAILY]

Ruthie Pearce of Huntsville dances to Rewind of the Shoals’ set at Jam on Sloss Lake in Russellville on Friday. [IVY ROSE BALL/TIMESDAILY]

Two boys fish as the sun sets over Sloss Lake during Russellville’s Independence Day celebration on Friday. [IVY ROSE BALL/TIMESDAILY]

A groups walks to the edge of Sloss Lake to fish during the Jam on Sloss Lake July 4 celebration in Russellville. [IVY ROSE BALL/TIMESDAILY]

On July 4, Harley Keaton, 2, smiles for a photo while playing in the Russellville Splash Pad during Jam on Sloss Lake. [IVY ROSE BALL/TIMESDAILY]

A group of kids waits eagerly for a splash of water at the Russellville Splash Pad during Jam on Sloss Lake on July 4. [IVY ROSE BALL/TIMESDAILY]

Jackie Guyton of Haleyville dances to the music with Cynthia Bates of Russellville during Jam on Sloss Lake on Independence Day. [IVY ROSE BALL/TIMESDAILY]

On Friday, Ruthie Pearce and Russell Leonardo of Huntsville laugh while playing the bean bag toss during Jam on Sloss Lake. Russell said they decided to celebrate Independence Day in Russellville because of his shared name with the town. [IVY ROSE BALL/TIMESDAILY]

A family poses for a photo while enjoying Jam on Sloss Lake in Russellville on Independence Day. [IVY ROSE BALL/TIMESDAILY]

Amaya Chaney, 1, runs in a blue patriotic dress while playing during Russellville’s Jam on Sloss Lake Independence Day celebration. [IVY ROSE BALL/TIMESDAILY]

 

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