Arts Council thanks McDowell concert supporters
During his visit to Russellville for his benefit concert March 16 at the Historic Roxy Theatre, Ronnie McDowell enjoys a dinner with Mayor David Grissom at Doe’s Eat place, where one of McDowell’s prints hangs.
EDITORIAL -- FEATURE SPOT, Letters to the Editor, Opinion
 By  Staff Reports Published 
9:43 pm Tuesday, March 26, 2019

Arts Council thanks McDowell concert supporters

Dear editor,

The Ronnie McDowell Concert held at the Historic Roxy Theatre March 16 was a huge success. As always Ronnie’s show was outstanding, and his concert benefited the Roxy and enhanced our local economy.

This event would not have been possible without our local supporters. Thanks to the following: Russellville electric, water and gas Departments; Franklin County Times; Franklin Free Press; Big Star of Russellville; State Farm Insurance-Rhett Bradford; Sunshine Mills Inc.; Yogi’s FoodCo and Five & Dime Antiques; Fuller Heating Air Conditioning; G&G Steel Inc.; First Metro Bank; Valley State Bank; CB&S Bank; Community Spirit Bank; Bank Independent; Doe’s Eat Place; Greg Hamilton–Franklin County superintendent; Education Wood Sales Company; Jeff Bowling; Tiffin Motorhomes; Franklin County Chamber of Commerce; Russellville Police Department; Bobby Brown; Hillary Hall; Mayor David Grissom and Russellville City Council; District Judge Paula McDowell; and members of the Franklin County Arts & Humanities Council.

A special appreciation for all the fans and local citizens who attended this entertaining evening.

Sincerely,

Wanda Myrick

Franklin County Arts Council

Concert Chairperson

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