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
The 2021 Alabama legislative regular session begins in four days and already more than 140 bills have been pre-filed. State Rep. Jamie Kiel, R-Russellville, has introduced legislation limiting the power of public officials to close businesses and churches in a public health emergency if the
We’ve always known that the superintendent could call off schools in emergencies, for instance if there’s an ice storm or a tornado, or some kind of other natural disaster, we knew that the superintendent had that power,” said Kiel, R-Russellville. “But I don’t think anybody ever anticipated
If a statewide Constitutional amendment is approved by Alabama voters this November, Franklin and Lauderdale County residents will have legal protection from prosecution for church security team members in the event they are required to injure or kill someone in defense of the church. Rep.
A north Alabama lawmaker wants local school boards, not just superintendents, to have decision-making power if schools need to be closed to in-person learning for more than a week in emergency situations. READ MORE
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
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
Officials from Northwest-Shoals Community College and Alabama Power, along with State Rep. Jamie Kiel at Tuesday’s Good Roots tree planting ceremony on the college’s Phil Campbell campus.
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
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