Kiel On Capitol Journal

And we’re joined by Rep. Jamie Kiel , who discusses his bills that would both allow businesses to stay open during pandemic states of emergency and give local school boards a say in extended school closures.   WATCH HERE

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Rep. Jamie Kiel announces space camp scholarships

Two students from Alabama House District 18 – which includes Franklin County – will receive a full scholarship to Space Academy at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center. Students ages 12-14 may apply for Space Academy for Leading Students in Alabama, a Space Camp program funded by the Alabama

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More than 200 people attend 200th birthday party

It is not every day there is a chance to commemorate a 200th birthday, so residents of Franklin County packed the A.W. Todd Center Thursday night to celebrate the state of Alabama, Franklin County and Russellville city turning 200 years old. More than 200 people attend 200th birthday party

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Fantasy sports bill stalls in Senate

Rep. Jamie Kiel, R-Russellville, voted against it as well. “I believe that fantasy sports is gambling,” Kiel told Alabama Daily News. “I do believe that there is an element of skill in fantasy sports, but the skill used is more like that used in poker or a number of other

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Franklin County Arts Council Receives Grant

Club Chronicles: Franklin County Arts Council receives ASCA grant By Staff Reports Email the author Published 12:54 pm Tuesday, October 8, 2019 The Franklin County Arts and Humanities Council is pleased to announce it has received a grant of $4,200 from the Alabama State Council on the

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