Review of Russellville, Alabama

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Russellvile, Al a joke

- 1/7/2010
What can I say. Russellville is my hometown. My father started his business here and I continued it and changed it to a completely different business. This town is a joke. Small town politics and good ole' boy thinking. We've had more of our share of preverts even those holding political office. A large number of the population which has only increased about 200 people in 10 years I beleive love the golden tiger(school mascot) a little to much. Our high school campus would put some college campus to shame. All acquired thur grants and paid for by advertising they say but why from council meeting the superindent & teachers or not crying or asking but demanding money,money, money. The city also now broke and seeking to raise taxes. City employees with cell phones, and monogram shirts paid for by the city. Downsize, cut back, trim the fat, things they must not be willing to do. There is nothing for people to do and they travel to the Shoals to shop and eat. Now a wet/dry petition is going around. New Industry with jobs to offer would pump much needed funds into Russellville. The powers that be are more worried about fixing up downtown like the shoals and they need to be worried about all the empty businesses or what I call "Ghost Businesses". Businesses with junk,stored items, that are owned by friend of the good ole' boys and left alone. My father who maintained a business for 38 years would pull his hair out knowing Russellville is almost broke. I started 5 years ago doing contract work for companies outside of Russellville and 3 years ago added internet sales, so I'm not suffering as bad as some here. The economy is hurting all over but Russellville is on the endangered list. If you move here a lot of people will let you cry on their shoulder.
Randy | Russellville, AL