TUSCUMBIA — The Colbert County Commission has been awarded a $500,000 Community Development Block Grant that will be used to develop a new Emergency Management Agency headquarters and 911 dispatch center. The grant and others distributed by Gov. Kay Ivey Wednesday are the remainder of funds
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
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
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
“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
“It is wonderful when the Senate candidates see the importance of rural Alabama,” said Rep. Jamie Kiel. “It is always a good sign when we can be on their radar. The relationships we build now will hopefully pay off in the future.” READ MORE
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
The Ministry Center of the Russellville United Methodist Church was the site for the November meeting of the Franklin County Education Retirees Association. Refreshments were enjoyed, and new members were welcomed by Sandy Gibson, president. The program, a hegislative update, was given by
Rep. Jamie Kiel commended the mayor and council for working to make everything happen. “It’s an honor to work with them. They approach everything as a team effort, and this is just another way they have found to serve the community,” Kiel said. “This facility is an investment that Red Bay can
A group of Alabama lawmakers have proposed legislation similar to a Texas law that would ban most abortions and allow anyone to file civil lawsuits against violators and collect damages. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE