FLORENCE — The University of North Alabama boasts nine alumni either already in elected positions in Montgomery and at the federal level or who have secured their party’s nominations this year. CLICK TO READ MORE
Owners Sherry Nix and Judi Wilkinson cut the ribbon for their business, Gigi’s Unique Finds, in downtown Phil Campbell. Members of the community gathered to celebrate the opening, including Phil Campbell Mayor Mike McQuary, Rep. Jamie Kiel and Franklin County Commission Chairman Barry Moore.
On Wednesday, the Alabama House Judiciary Committee considered legislation that would require any company that would distribute pornography over the internet to consumers in the state of Alabama to register with the state of Alabama, and that site must have some form of age verification to make
Alabama Senate Bill 13, championed by Sen. Tim Melson and Rep. Jamie Kiel, passed with unanimous support out of the Alabama Senate and then passed unanimously through the Alabama House before making it to the Governor’s desk. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE
The Franklin County Partnership Awards banquet took place March 24 in the A.W. Todd Centre in downtown Russellville. Jointly presented by the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce and the Franklin County Development Authority, it’s an annual event Chamber Executive Director Cassie Medley said
Rep. Jamie Kiel was the guest speaker at the Russellville Civitan Club March 22. Kiel said he had spoken to the club before – but some time ago, before COVID-19. Kiel spoke on a range of topics, including COVID-19 and the way precautions have been applied to large businesses versus small
“We’d like to thank Rep. Jamie Kiel for his help in getting us this grant.” Pounders said the rescue squad will next work on being able to replace its four-wheel-drive ambulances that are used in the winter and on rougher terrain, such as farms. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE
Rep. Jamie Kiel expressed his enthusiasm for the legislature allocating funds for rural projects, such as this one. “Our coaches and players work hard and deserve adequate facilities,” he said, “and I’m pleased the Alabama legislature is able to help make this possible.” CLICK HERE TO READ MORE
In Alabama and 18 other states, it’s a requirement for riders to wear a helmet, but Alabama representative Jamie Kiel wants to do away with it for riders 21 and older. If the bill is passed in the house, Alabama would join 29 other states, one being the neighboring state Florida which doesn’t
This aspect of the bill is important to co-sponsor Rep. Jamie Kiel, R-Russellville. “Should the child be the responsibility of the state or the remaining family, I believe the person who killed the parents should be responsible,” Kiel said. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE Bill would require child