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Russellville Mayor David Grissom announces run for third term

Originally published in the Times Daily.

Mayor David R. Grissom said he’s seeking a third term in office because there are several ongoing projects he would like to see completed.

“There are many positive things taking place in and around Russellville,” Grissom said. “We continue to add new jobs, continue to improve our infrastructure, continue to improve our city services, and we continue to redevelop our downtown district.”

Carson, Ivy tour Clayton Homes as part of HUD initiative

Originally published in the Times Daily.

Clayton Homes received high praise Thursday afternoon as Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson and Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey toured the plant as part of HUD’s “Driving Affordable Housing Across America” multi-city tour.

Carson is traveling the country as he talks to Americans about his plans for eliminating regulatory barriers in order to make owning a house more attainable for all Americans.

Council approves transition of Parks and Recreation Department operations to Russellville City Schools

Originally published in the Franklin Free Press.

Operation and management of the Russellville Parks and Recreation Department will now be handled by Russellville City Schools, after an agreement was approved at a joint meeting of the Russellville City Council and Russellville City Board of Education Monday evening.

City officials discuss safety improvements at 43/Gandy St. intersection

Originally published in the Franklin Free Press.

After a recent fatality near the intersection, the Russellville City Council voted to authorize Mayor David Grissom to move forward with officials from the Alabama Department of Transportation to make safety improvements at the Highway 43/Gandy Street intersection.

Russellville hosts bicentennial kickoff

Originally published in the Franklin County Times.

Cold, damp weather didn’t keep people from celebrating the City of Russellville’s 200^th birthday March 1 at Sloss Lake. A crowd gathered under the pavilion as Chris Ozbirn, Franklin County and Russellville City bicentennial coordinator, welcomed everyone and explained the purpose of the bicentennial celebration.

Toyota partners with RCS

Originally published in the Franklin County Times.

Russellville City Schools Career and Technical Education Department has recently formed a partnership with Toyota that will benefit Automotive Technology Program students. Toyota donated four brand new engines to the program for students to work and learn on.

Council, school system to provide aftercare program

Originally published in the Times Daily.

Loft living: Downtown apartments bring new life to Russellville

Originally published in the Franklin County Times.

When Kayla Hall, 25, finally ends her busy workday as an emergency room nurse, she loves to come home and lounge on her balcony, watching the sunrise or sunset. With her “roommate and child,” a Siamese cat named Stinky, she enjoys spending time in her upscale, industrial-modern loft apartment, featuring all new stainless-steel appliances, restored original hardwood floors and trendy interior construction.

Employees get 3.14% raise in new budget

Originally published in the Times Daily.

Russellville City Council approves equipment purchases