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Russellville City Council approves agreement for fireworks show at July 4th Jam on Sloss Lake
John Pilati 3/23/26 John Pilati 3/23/26

Russellville City Council approves agreement for fireworks show at July 4th Jam on Sloss Lake

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County commission moves forward with bid process on 2026 Rebuild Alabama road improvement projects 
John Pilati 3/19/26 John Pilati 3/19/26

County commission moves forward with bid process on 2026 Rebuild Alabama road improvement projects 

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New ordinance bolsters Town of Phil Campbell’s ability to eliminate dangerous buildings/structures
John Pilati 3/11/26 John Pilati 3/11/26

New ordinance bolsters Town of Phil Campbell’s ability to eliminate dangerous buildings/structures

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County Commission authorized county attorney to take steps necessary to halt Lightning Ridge subdivision development
John Pilati 2/19/26 John Pilati 2/19/26

County Commission authorized county attorney to take steps necessary to halt Lightning Ridge subdivision development

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Russellville City Council approves hiring two new police officers
John Pilati 2/17/26 John Pilati 2/17/26

Russellville City Council approves hiring two new police officers

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Utility reform legislation gets endorsement from Tuberville
John Pilati 2/12/26 John Pilati 2/12/26

Utility reform legislation gets endorsement from Tuberville

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Alabama DHR announces chipped EBT cards will roll out statewide
Submitted 2/10/26 Submitted 2/10/26

Alabama DHR announces chipped EBT cards will roll out statewide

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Professional experience, calling to serve drive Fleming's bid for Franklin County Commission District One seat
John Pilati 2/4/26 John Pilati 2/4/26

Professional experience, calling to serve drive Fleming's bid for Franklin County Commission District One seat

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Operation ‘Clean Sweep’ making an impact in beautification efforts in the City of Russellville
John Pilati 2/2/26 John Pilati 2/2/26

Operation ‘Clean Sweep’ making an impact in beautification efforts in the City of Russellville

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FCCDC quarterly grant recipients include Phil Campbell High School musical theatre program and Belgreen varsity baseball
John Pilati 2/2/26 John Pilati 2/2/26

FCCDC quarterly grant recipients include Phil Campbell High School musical theatre program and Belgreen varsity baseball

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Russellville Mayor proclaims February Career and Technical Education Month
Kadin Pounders 1/30/26 Kadin Pounders 1/30/26

Russellville Mayor proclaims February Career and Technical Education Month

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Four qualify for Franklin County Commission District One Republican nomination
John Pilati 1/26/26 John Pilati 1/26/26

Four qualify for Franklin County Commission District One Republican nomination

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County Commission approves report on 13 road and bridge projects
John Pilati 1/25/26 John Pilati 1/25/26

County Commission approves report on 13 road and bridge projects

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Russellville City Council approves purchase of two garbage trucks
John Pilati 1/25/26 John Pilati 1/25/26

Russellville City Council approves purchase of two garbage trucks

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New Postal Service postmark policy can create unexpected late fees on payments sent through the mail
John Pilati 1/14/26 John Pilati 1/14/26

New Postal Service postmark policy can create unexpected late fees on payments sent through the mail

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Russellville City Council approves biometric fingerprint system purchase for RPD
John Pilati 1/8/26 John Pilati 1/8/26

Russellville City Council approves biometric fingerprint system purchase for RPD

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Russellville City Council approves purchase, installation of Safe Haven Baby Box at Fire Station One
John Pilati 12/15/25 John Pilati 12/15/25

Russellville City Council approves purchase, installation of Safe Haven Baby Box at Fire Station One

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County Commission approves new policy to pursue delinquent solid waste accounts
John Pilati 12/15/25 John Pilati 12/15/25

County Commission approves new policy to pursue delinquent solid waste accounts

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Stutts’ leadership role in Senate grows as he announces bid for fourth term
John Pilati 12/12/25 John Pilati 12/12/25

Stutts’ leadership role in Senate grows as he announces bid for fourth term

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Russellville Hospital CEO urges city council to participate in new Alabama rural hospital funding program
John Pilati 12/4/25 John Pilati 12/4/25

Russellville Hospital CEO urges city council to participate in new Alabama rural hospital funding program

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