• 64°
franklin county times

Rep. Jamie Kiel speaks to Russellville Civitans

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 businesses and churches.

He also spoke about gas taxes, prison reform – noting a plan for three new prisons to be built – and gun rights, especially pertaining to permits and open carry laws, as well as controversies regarding who can play on men’s and women’s sports teams and related topics.

He additionally talked about education, inflation and the Simplified Sellers Use Tax and how that affects communities.

Kiel entertained questions on various topics from those in attendance, including what prospects there might be for a lottery or other forms of gambling in Alabama.

“It’s been an interesting four years for me in the legislature,” said Kiel. “I’m glad to have the opportunity to speak to you again, and I’m happy to answer questions if you call me.”

Russellville Civitan Club President Eddie Beason said the club went for a period of time without in-person meetings because of COVID-19 precautions and resumed meeting in person a few months ago.

“The Civitan Club is for men and women interested in our community and in making it better,” explained Beason. “We’d like to encourage interested individuals to learn more at one of our meetings. We meet on Tuesdays from noon to 1 p.m. in the Ralph C. Bishop recreation center in Russellville.”

The club also recently held a successful chicken stew fundraiser and is looking forward to the next one, to be held within the next month or two. Funds go toward community service projects.

Franklin County

PROGRESS 2024: Veteran Spotlight – Mousey Brown

News

Russellville First Baptist Church receives historical marker

Franklin County

PROGRESS 2024: Meeting a higher standard – Russellville High School JROTC

News

RCS BOE announces new superintendent  

News

Miss Dream Girl Pageant names winners

Franklin County

First Metro Bank hosts FAME Girls’ Ranch donation drive

News

PCHS holds annual Shelby Grissom Memorial Fashion Show

Franklin County

PROGRESS 2024: VFW Post 5184 – ‘No One Does More For Veterans’

Features

Supporting students’ futures

Features

Red Bay Garden Club discusses amaryllis planting

Franklin County

UA announces local students for fall 2023 President’s, Dean’s, graduation lists

News

School news

Franklin County

PROGRESS 2024: Veteran Spotlight – Troy Oliver

Franklin County

Appropriations bill passes, allots more than $3 million for new Russellville library/multipurpose center 

Franklin County

Franklin County Cattlemen’s Association names Cattleman of the Year 

Franklin County

Franklin County votes: Unofficial March 5 primary election results 

Franklin County

Funding for new Russellville library, multipurpose community center expected this week

Features

Faces of Franklin County: BTCPA

News

GFWC Russellville Book Lovers Club sponsors downtown art crawl

Franklin County

PROGRESS 2024: Veteran Spotlight – Cody Bragwell

Franklin County

42nd annual Miss RHS pageant names winners 

News

Miss RHS pageant takes place Friday

Franklin County

Political announcement: David Hester speaks about run for reelection as county commissioner

Franklin County

BTCPA auditions for final production of season take place March 3-4 

x