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Russellville undergoes historic register review
Originally published in the Franklin County Times.
After several months of waiting, the City of Russellville has received word that the Alabama National Register Review Board will be taking the city’s request to be added to the National Historic Register under consideration.
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Jam on Sloss Lake returns for 10th year
Originally published in the Franklin County Times.
For the 10th year in a row, Russellville is celebrating Independence Day all day with Jam on Sloss Lake.
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Russellville gets grant to help with fencing at cemetery
Originally published in the Times Daily.
Mayor David Grissom hopes very soon that a new fence will be in place to deter vandals from doing any more damage to one of the city’s oldest cemeteries.
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Grant to benefit Russellville police fleet
Originally published in the Times Daily.
The city has received a grant through the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs to help upgrade the Police Department’s patrol fleet.
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Russellville receives $15K ADECA grant
Originally published in the Times Daily.
Mayor David Grissom said when it comes to getting grants, you have to take advantage of every opportunity.
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Grant would update airport plan
Originally published in the Times Daily.
The Russellville City Council is applying for a grant from the Federal Aviation Administration for a new layout plan for the city airport.
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Historical happenings: Pioneer Day celebrates county’s heritage
Originally published in the Franklin County Times.
Franklin County’s Pioneer Day kicked off with a bang May 12, as Russellville Mayor David Grissom fired off the first shot from the cannon pointed out over Sloss Lake.
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Pioneer Day offers a step back in time
Originally published in the Times Daily.
Mayor David Grissom said he spent most of Thursday looking for his overalls to wear Saturday so he would fit in with Pioneer Day.
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Pioneer Day set for this Saturday at Sloss Lake
Originally published in the Franklin Free Press.
Franklin County is having a birthday party this Saturday, and you’re invited!
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Pilgrim’s workers lend a hand with cleanup
Originally published in the Times Daily.
More than 130 employees with Pilgrim’s Pride poultry plant in Russellville worked last week with city officials and Franklin County officials doing a variety of projects.
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