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Pilgrim’s employees stay busy during shutdown by serving their community
Originally published in the Franklin Free Press.
When management at Pilgrim’s poultry plant in Russellville planned for a one-week shutdown to install new equipment, they wanted to give their employees an option to earn a paycheck for the week.
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Pilgrim’s volunteers clean up Russellville
Originally published in the Franklin County Times.
In an effort to give back to the community and increase the ongoing beautification efforts in the city of Russellville, Pilgrim’s used the week of April 9 to donate time and effort to community service projects of various kinds.
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Grant sought for fencing for historic cemetery
Originally published in the Times Daily.
City officials are hoping a grant will provide fencing to deter vandals from doing any more damage to one of Russellville’s oldest cemeteries.
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City learns about historic registry
Originally published in the Franklin County Times.
Mayor David Grissom and the city of Russellville welcomed Phil Thomason March 27 at city hall to discuss a new way to put downtown Russellville on the map – as a listing on the National Register of Historic Places.
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Russellville Public Library earns statewide honors
Originally published in the Franklin Free Press.
The Russellville Public Library has been selected to receive the 2018 Bronze Level Standard Award for Public Libraries from the Alabama Library Association (ALLA).
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Bank donations add to downtown redevelopment
Originally published in the Times Daily.
Mayor David Grissom said the cosmetics of an area is another way to attract people.
“And we are improving our downtown area with buildings being renovated, new businesses moving in, but there are a lot of little things that can help bring people to the downtown area as well,” Grissom said.
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Valley State Bank contributes to city revitalization
Originally published in the Franklin County Times.
Thanks to Valley State Bank and Leisure Creations, Russellville citizens and visitors now have new benches and waste receptacles to use downtown.
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Russellville purchases new truck for fire department
Originally published in the Times Daily.
Thanks to a trade-in, the Russellville City Council purchased a new truck for the fire department for $29,848.50.
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Russellville PD to hire 5 officers
Originally published in the Times Daily.
The Russellville Police Department is getting some new employees.
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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.
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