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In the News: Grissom seeking re-elect as Russellville mayor

Originally published in the Times Daily. 

David Grissom said he looks at being Russellville’s mayor as an honor, not just a job.

“To me, being able to serve the community you grew up in, your hometown, as mayor, it’s a privilege,” he said.

He said in 2012 as a city councilman, when he first thought about running for mayor, it was his goal, if elected, to make the city a better place to live and to work.

In the News: Packed house enjoys McDowell concert, star unveiling

Originally published in the Franklin Free Press. 

It took some creativity to come up with just the right memento to thank country music icon for his 25 years of service to the City of Russellville.

And Franklin County Arts & Humanities Council member Chase Sparks came up with the perfect idea.

In the News: Redevelopment progresses in downtown Russellville

Originally published in the Franklin County Times. 

Since the last downtown redevelopment meeting in the city of Russellville, when Main Street Alabama presented its services and strategies and for downtown revitalization, wheels have been turning toward Russellville’s future.

In the News: City of Russellville gets clean audit

Originally published in the Franklin County Times. 

At a short meeting April 4, the Russellville City Council heard the report on the city’s audit and approved a number of routine items.

The city received a clean audit that did not reveal any issues with the city’s financial health or activities.

In the News: Wake up for waffles

Originally published in the Franklin County Times. 

Construction is in progress at the Franklin Shopping Center on Highway 43 in Russellville. Right now the work site is little more than a hole in the ground, but within three months it will be the home of 24-hour syrupy, buttery waffles, along with other diner favorites.

Presenting: Waffle House.

“We’re really excited to have them here,” said Mayor David Grissom, who confirmed the Waffle House last week. He said the restaurant is set to open at the beginning of June.

In the News: City honors Norris on 100th birthday

Originally published in the Franklin Free Press. 

Leila Norris now has something in common with Alabama governor Robert Bentley. And it has nothing to do with politics.

When Russellville mayor David Grissom presented Norris with a key to the city Monday morning, she became only the second person to receive the honor under Grissom’s tenure.

In the News: Russellville mayor proclaims Leila Norris Day in honor of hundredth birthday

Photo Credit: Franklin County Times

Originally published in the Franklin County Times. 

“I never expected anything like this.”

Leila Norris’ eyes shone, and a wide smile never left her face, during a special ceremony at Russellville City Hall Monday – her hundredth birthday.

February 8, 2016 is “Leila Norris Day” in the City of Russellville

Had a Great Morning with Mrs. Leila Norris Celebrating Her 100th Birthday! Thank You Mrs. Norris and the Norris Family for sharing this special day with us at City Hall! February 8, 2016, is “Leila Norris Day” in the City of Russellville and Mrs. Norris was also presented the “Key to the City”.

In the News: Russellville City Council approves 4 new storm shelters for the city

Photo Credit: WHNT

Originally published by WHNT. 

In just a few months, it will be the fifth  anniversary of the April 27, 2011 tornado outbreak. Since that time, communities continue to find ways to protect their citizens in case that ever happens again.

There are images of devastation in Phil Campbell and Hackleburg burned into the mind of Russellville Mayor David Grissom. Seeing the destruction first hand was life changing.

In the News: Russellville council adding more safe rooms in city

Originally published in the Times Daily.

Since the deadly tornadoes swept through the region in April 2011, the City Council has been working toward providing shelters for residents.

“We have just completed two safe rooms, which brings the total to four we have in the city right now,” Russellville Mayor David Grissom said. He said each can hold 96 people.