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Breakfast with Santa event coming to Russellville’s A.W. Todd Centre in December
Kadin Pounders 11/9/25 Kadin Pounders 11/9/25

Breakfast with Santa event coming to Russellville’s A.W. Todd Centre in December

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$500,000 grant to allow Russellville Water and Sewer Board to complete wastewater capacity increase project
John Pilati 11/9/25 John Pilati 11/9/25

$500,000 grant to allow Russellville Water and Sewer Board to complete wastewater capacity increase project

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Russellville City Council approves reappointment of Miller, Hargett and Mansell as City Clerk/Treasurer, Police Chief and Fire Chief
John Pilati 11/6/25 John Pilati 11/6/25

Russellville City Council approves reappointment of Miller, Hargett and Mansell as City Clerk/Treasurer, Police Chief and Fire Chief

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Pastor issues four-pronged challenge to incoming City of Russellville Mayor and Council at Sunday afternoon swearing-in ceremony
John Pilati 11/3/25 John Pilati 11/3/25

Pastor issues four-pronged challenge to incoming City of Russellville Mayor and Council at Sunday afternoon swearing-in ceremony

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Russellville-based Synergy South has big plans for city, local schools as part of company’s growth
John Pilati 11/3/25 John Pilati 11/3/25

Russellville-based Synergy South has big plans for city, local schools as part of company’s growth

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RCS Board of Education honors principals at October 21 meeting
John Pilati 10/28/25 John Pilati 10/28/25

RCS Board of Education honors principals at October 21 meeting

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Public invited to reception honoring 26-year law enforcement career of retiring RPD Captain Joe Hargett
John Pilati 10/21/25 John Pilati 10/21/25

Public invited to reception honoring 26-year law enforcement career of retiring RPD Captain Joe Hargett

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Russellville City Council approves retail liquor license by 3-2 split vote
John Pilati 10/21/25 John Pilati 10/21/25

Russellville City Council approves retail liquor license by 3-2 split vote

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‘A Golden Jubilee:’ Russellville Hospital celebrates 50 years meeting the health care needs of its community
John Pilati 10/17/25 John Pilati 10/17/25

‘A Golden Jubilee:’ Russellville Hospital celebrates 50 years meeting the health care needs of its community

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No sponsoring church for religious instruction class this year, but Guinn says Russellville City Schools remains ready and willing to begin the program next year
John Pilati 10/14/25 John Pilati 10/14/25

No sponsoring church for religious instruction class this year, but Guinn says Russellville City Schools remains ready and willing to begin the program next year

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Mansell reconsiders retirement, will remain RFD Chief
John Pilati 9/23/25 John Pilati 9/23/25

Mansell reconsiders retirement, will remain RFD Chief

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Moon describes CLAS Principal of the Year award as a team honor
John Pilati 9/23/25 John Pilati 9/23/25

Moon describes CLAS Principal of the Year award as a team honor

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New Beginnings Church celebrates one year anniversary of its ‘new beginning’ in Russellville
John Pilati 9/23/25 John Pilati 9/23/25

New Beginnings Church celebrates one year anniversary of its ‘new beginning’ in Russellville

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MS Industries II resumes production with big plans for growth, Smith says
John Pilati 9/23/25 John Pilati 9/23/25

MS Industries II resumes production with big plans for growth, Smith says

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Shelnutt resigning from Russellville Main Street Executive Director position
John Pilati 9/10/25 John Pilati 9/10/25

Shelnutt resigning from Russellville Main Street Executive Director position

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Immigration and Customs Enforcement conducting operations today in Franklin County
John Pilati 9/10/25 John Pilati 9/10/25

Immigration and Customs Enforcement conducting operations today in Franklin County

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John Pilati 8/22/25 John Pilati 8/22/25

Company eyeing Russellville as location for $200 million defense industry investment

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Municipal elections set for Tuesday, August 26th in Russellville, Red Bay and Phil Campbell
John Pilati 8/20/25 John Pilati 8/20/25

Municipal elections set for Tuesday, August 26th in Russellville, Red Bay and Phil Campbell

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RV City Council accepts grant for purchase of desktop computers for police department
John Pilati 8/18/25 John Pilati 8/18/25

RV City Council accepts grant for purchase of desktop computers for police department

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City of Russellville receives state tourism grant for July 4th Jam on Sloss Lake
John Pilati 8/5/25 John Pilati 8/5/25

City of Russellville receives state tourism grant for July 4th Jam on Sloss Lake

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