Fuel tax dollars being used to help repave roads in Alabama
Fuel tax dollars being used to repave roads in Alabama By Ben Stanfield | May 2, 2021 at 10:00 AM EDT - Updated May 2 at 10:00 AM
RUSSELL COUNTY, Ala. (WTVM) - In Russell County, Alabama and every county in the state, youâll see some blue signs around by the roadside that mention âRe-building Alabama.â
That means a very specific tax is funding the consruction project in that area. Itâs Alabamaâs newly increased fuel tax.
Prior to the passage of new fuel taxes in Alabama just two years ago, it hadnât happened prior to that since Bill Clinton took office in the White House - the first time in 1992. Now the pennies are paving roads.
Alabama Bicentennial projects conclude in Phenix City
News | January 6, 2021
Former Vice Chancellor Dr. David White seated next to Albert Patterson at the dedication ceremony on June 26.
In January 2017, former Phenix City Vice Chancellor Dr. David White formed a committee of civic, community, and TROY volunteers to plan local events and projects in Phenix City and Russell County in celebration of the Alabama Bicentennial, a three-year celebration of the people, places, and events that form Alabama’s history.
The Alabama Bicentennial Committee in Phenix City and Russell County recently produced a series of successful projects as a result of over three years of planning and dedication. One project involved the commission of a full-sized statue of Albert Patterson, a prominent politician and attorney in Phenix City, Alabama, with funding from the Russell County Commission, Russell County Tourism, Alabama Department of Tourism, CTV Beam, WestRock, the Roy Green
City of Columbus names Chance Corbett new Emergency Management Director
City of Columbus names Chance Corbett new Emergency Management Director By Alex Jones | December 10, 2020 at 1:07 PM EST - Updated December 11 at 12:06 AM
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - The city of Columbus has a new Emergency Management Director after the recent retirement of the previous director.
Chance Corbett, who currently serves on the Russell County Commission, will assume the position of EMA Director on Jan. 4.
He replaces former EMA Director Riley Land, who recently retired.
Corbett, a Russell County native, has years of experience in EMA work. This includes years as the Russell County EMA director, and his current position as director of emergency management at Auburn University.