At the March 23 Russellville City Council meeting, guest speaker Steve Lolley introduced himself to the crowd and council. Lolley announced he is running for State Senate District 6 on the Republican ticket.

District 6 includes Franklin County as well as parts of Marion, Lauderdale, Lawrence and Colbert counties.

“I want to help in any way I can. I want to be a part of the community,” Lolley said.

He said he believes the way someone runs their campaign is how they should run their office. According to Lolley, he has been hitting the pavement 40-50 hours a week campaigning, and he said he will work just as hard, if elected.

Actions taken during the business portion of the meeting included:

• Approving a resolution declaring the month of March as “Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.”
• Approving a resolution to apply for a Muscle Shoals National Heritage Area Grant for the fencing of a cemetery on Washington Avenue. The grant would cover half of the $5,710 needed for the repairs.
• Authorizing the abatement of nuisances at 707 Filmore St., 709 Filmore St., 742 Filmore St., and the dead end of Filmore Street.
• Declaring a vacancy for captain and three vacancies for lieutenant in the Russellville Police Department, not to be filled until Nov. 1.
• Declaring two vacancies for sergeant in the Russellville Police Department.
• Accepted the letter of resignation from Hunter Butler in the Russellville Police Department.
• Declaring a vacancy for dispatcher in the Russellville Police Department and advertising for applications.
• Approving the spring soccer contract with the Parks and Recreation Department.
• Approving the appointment of Chad Dawson as maintenance worker in the Russellville Parks and Recreation Department.
• Considerind quotes received for repair maintenance of structures at Sloss Lake.
• Accepting letter of resignation from Jerry McDuffa of the Russellville Electric Board.
• Approving the Electric Board appointment of James McDuffa.
• Approving a request from the Bicentennial Committee to waive the rental fee of the A.W. Todd Centre for Bicentennial events May 12, 2018, and Nov. 22, 2019.