The Franklin County Community Development Commission met August 30, 2024, and approved a number of grants to local schools and non-profit agencies. The commission, which includes Brad Bolton, Jeremy Campbell and Russellville Mayor David Grissom, meets quarterly to review grant applications. The commission is comprised of two appointees from Franklin County's legislative delegation and a rotating ...read more

Franklin County Probate Judge and Commission Chairman Barry Moore has been presented with the Tenure in Office Award by the Association of County Commissions of Alabama (ACCA) for his 16 years of service to county government and the state of Alabama. The award was presented in August at the Association’s 96th Annual Convention. "Judge Moore is worthy of the gratitude of all Alabamians for ...read more

Rarely is Joe Mansell at a loss for words. And as the Russellville Fire Department Chief addressed the Russellville City Council Tuesday evening about his decision to retire, Mansell had plenty to say as the 32-year RFD veteran reflected on his career and the people of Russellville who made it special. “We stand for the flag in this city. We kneel for God in this city. Russellville is the ...read more

The Russellville City Council authorized Mayor David Grissom and City Clerk Belinda Miller to solicit bids to finance the purchase of a $2.25 million platform ladder truck to replace the existing 21-year-old ladder truck. The council voted unanimously to move forward with financing at its September 3rd meeting. The city already has two fire trucks on order with delivery on those expected next ye...read more

The Franklin County Commission approved the vacating of an unnamed right-of-way located behind Eddie Hicks' Body Shop on Highway 24. At its August 19th meeting, commissioners held a public meeting to receive citizen input about the petition to vacate filed by Eddie Hicks. After the public meeting, the commission approved the request at its business meeting. The short right-of-way is located nor...read more