Ad Spot

Worship center collapses

It was a nightmare on Jackson Avenue for owner Wayne Miller and the New Beginnings Worship Center as the front of the building crumbled Oct. 24.

Around 3 p.m. at 127 Jackson Ave., in Russellville, Miller and his grandson were outside when the front of the property began to fall down. They were able to move out of the way in time to escape injury, and it wasn’t long before officials were on the scene managing the disaster.

“The city did a remarkable job, and everybody was so kind and nice to us,” Miller said.

The building had previously been condemned by city code enforcer Bill Fuller, who said the front had structural problems. Miller said he was in the process of getting those problems fixed when it collapsed.

“We’re glad nobody was under there. This could have been a whole different outlook,” said EMA Director Jody Hitt.

Mayor David Grissom and the Russellville City Council held an emergency special-called meeting Oct. 25 to discuss the situation. In the end, the council voted to approve Miller deeding that property and 217 Lawrence Street to the City of Russellville.

“It’s a dangerous situation down there, which is why we’re trying to get this done quickly,” said attorney Danny McDowell.

A structural engineer has already visited the site, and the city will be conferring with him on the next best step to take. As for now, the city is focusing on cleaning up the property.

Franklin County

Maj. William Russell: City owes its name to pioneer settler

News

Expect closures for U.S. 43 at Walmart 

Franklin County

RCS, FCS offer seamless summer meal programs

Belgreen

Belgreen FFCLA hosts basketball tournament to help hunger

Franklin County

Phi Theta Kappa inducts honorees from Franklin County at NEMCC

Belgreen

Congratulations to the Class of 2023!

News

PHOTOS: West Elementary enjoys color run

Lifestyles

Strawberry farm offers u-pick fun

News

PHOTOS: RHS Class of 2023 seniors graduate

Belgreen

PHOTOS: Tharptown, Phil Campbell, Belgreen, Vina, Red Bay seniors graduate

Franklin County

Charles Parrish: Superintendent’s love for school system sees stadium named in his honor

High School Sports

Kiel helps obtain funds for TES bleachers 

News

Area residents among those on ICC honors lists

Franklin County

FC chooses new assistant county engineer 

News

Red Bay’s Weatherford Library gears up for summer reading program

News

NW-SCC students to showcase their art at Tennessee Valley Museum of Art

Franklin County

Tharptown High School rocketry team blasts into second place in nation

News

Vina High School holds Spring Spectacular 

News

RES fifth grade chorus presents “RES Goes Country” 

News

Addie’s Flip Tip and Tap holds 18th annual dance recital

Franklin County

Chucky Mullins: Football legend makes lasting impact

Franklin County

ACA awards foundation scholarship

Franklin County

FCS provides Seamless Summer meal programs

Franklin County

Commission announces voting location changes

x