Two Space Camp scholarships available to local students

Rep. Jamie Kiel (R-Russellville) has announced the opening of applications for the 2022 Space Academy for Leading Students in Alabama, or SALSA. Two middle school students from Franklin and/or Colbert Counties will receive scholarships to attend this year’s Space Camp free of charge. READ MORE

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State legislators discuss bills with NACOLG board

Rep. Jamie Kiel, R-Russellville, said there will also be money set aside for water and sewer infrastructure projects. Some of the money will be made available for “emergency use,” while other funds will be available through grant programs, which require matching funds. Kiel said the

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Russellville gets $300K for demolition

Rep. Jamie Kiel said he hopes this effort will encourage future cleanup endeavors in the city. “I was happy to be able to assist the City of Russellville in obtaining grant funding to clean up the city,” he said. “Blighted property is a nuisance to the neighboring property owners and projects a

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County broadband expansion receives additional funding

“High-speed Internet is essential to almost all aspects of our lives,” explained Rep. Jamie Kiel. “That’s why getting broadband Internet to all of Franklin County has been one of my focuses. “Last year, I announced a $3,875,141.90 grant to expand fiber optic high-speed Internet into parts of

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Franklin County: 2021 Year in Review

Broadband: “This is a huge victory for our area,” said Rep. Jamie Kiel, “but we are not through. I will continue to work through the legislative process to ensure everyone in Franklin County and House District 18 has access to rural broadband internet.” READ MORE 

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