Archives
 By  Staff Reports Published 
7:19 am Saturday, July 6, 2002

Dawkins, Prescott

By Staff
Colleen Prescott and Stephen Dawkins, both of Meridian, were married Saturday, May 25, 2002, in Gulf Shores, Ala., with the Rev. Jeff Hancock officiating.
Parents of the couple are Richard and Linda Prescott, and Terry and Alice Dawkins, all of Meridian.
Grandparents of the bride are Ruth McCollum of Syracuse, N.Y., and the late Robert McCollum, and the late Lloyd and Lorene Prescott of Meridian.
Grandparents of the bridegroom are Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Hodgins, Lorraine Jones and the late Quinton Pierce, all of Meridian.
The bride was given in marriage by her father. She wore a strapless floor-length dress with embroidered work along the top accented by rhinestones. The fitted bodice was attached to an A-line skirt. The bride was barefoot.
Stephanie Foust of Atlanta served as matron of honor and the father of the bridegroom served as best man.
A reception was held at The Beach Club following the ceremony.
Assisting at the reception were Ashley Dawkins, Bobbi Gardner, Barbara Kuehneman, Karen Prescott and Stephanie Prescott.
After a honeymoon in the Bahamas, the couple resides in Ridgeland.

Also on Franklin County Times
The sky turned black, and he lived to tell it
Main, News, Phil Campbell, ...
By Brady Petree, Addie Broadfoot For the FCT 
April 29, 2026
PHIL CAMPBELL — By the time April 27, 2011, arrived, Rodney Smith had already grown accustomed to the warnings. For days, sirens had gone off across F...
EMA warns: Don’t rely on storm sirens
Main, News, Russellville, ...
María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
April 29, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE — Franklin County EMA Director Mary Glass said outdoor warning sirens should not be residents’ primary alert system during severe weather...
Ex-principal recalls lost students, teacher
Main, News, Phil Campbell, ...
SEARED IN THEIR MEMORIES
By Brady Petree For the FCT 
April 29, 2026
PHIL CAMPBELL — On the morning of April 27, 2011, Phil Campbell Elementary School (PCES) Principal Jackie Ergle was aware of the threat of severe weat...
West Elementary hosts Careers on Wheels
News, Russellville
María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
April 29, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE — West Elementary students climbed into concrete trucks, explored emergency vehicles, and learned about skilled trades during the school’...
Cultura Garden Club spotlights pollinators
Columnists, News, Opinion, ...
HERE AND NOW
April 29, 2026
Bees, butterflies and plenty of garden talk filled the room as Cultura Garden Club members gathered at North Highlands Church of Christ in Russellvill...
State should broaden its readiness definition
Columnists, Opinion
April 29, 2026
Families across Alabama are asking hard and necessary questions about what’s next for their high school students. What’s the right path for my child? ...
Local group seeks to help veterans
Franklin County, News, Russellville
María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
April 29, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE — Veterans in Franklin County who need help with groceries, transportation, meals, wellness checks and caregiver support may not always k...
Free CPR, home safety programs offered
News, Russellville
María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
April 29, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE — The Russellville Fire Department is offering free CPR classes, smoke detector installation and home safety inspections as part of an ex...

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *