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"Small Acts, Big Impact": New Recycling Facility Opens
The new facility had it's official ribbon cutting event on July 28th at their new location, 1801 S Knoxville Ave. Their purpose is to increase community awareness and participation of proper recycling practices at the drop-off center. "By reducing contamination and increasing material recovery, we can support a more efficient and sustainable recycling system." Check out more on their website: http://rsvlar.org/692/Recycling-Services Why Recycling Matters Mass production of pr
Emily Young
Jul 292 min read


July Council Meeting 2026
UPDATED: 7/17/26 Our agenda and regular meetings are both held in the 2nd floor Chambers of City Hall. They are also both live streamed on Facebook and YouTube. See the full agenda items here: This post covers the city council meeting on July 16th, 2026. Personnel Committee Paul Gray (chairman), Joe Pearson, Laura Wetzel, and Emily Young No items. Finance Committee Justin Keller (chairman), Nathan George, Seth Bradley, and Chris Olson. Finance meeting at 5:30 Item 1: Appropr
Emily Young
Jul 172 min read


Councilwoman Emily Young Announces Re-Election Campaign for Russellville City Council, Ward 2 Position 1
Councilwoman Emily Young is officially announcing her campaign for re-election to the Russellville City Council, Ward 2 Position 1, pledging to continue building a stronger, more vibrant, welcoming, and business-friendly Russellville.
Emily Young
Jun 262 min read


June Agenda Prep Meeting
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Emily Young
Jun 223 min read


March Agenda Prep Meeting
Stay up-to-date on the goings on in the city!
Emily Young
Mar 102 min read


February Council Meeting 2026
Our agenda and regular meetings are both held in the 2nd floor Chambers of City Hall. They are also both live streamed on Facebook and YouTube . See the full agenda items here: This post covers finance and agenda prep held on February 10th, 2026. Personnel Committee Paul Gray (chairman), Joe Pearson, Laura Wetzel, and Emily Young No items. Finance Committee Justin Keller (chairman), Nathan George, Seth Bradley, and Chris Olson. Finance Prep Item 1: Resolution to Accept Offe
Emily Young
Feb 111 min read


Russellville's Offbeat History: Scott Bradley
Scott Bradley: The Musical Genius Behind MGM's Golden Age of Cartoons When people think of classic animated cartoons, the images of Tom and Jerry, Droopy, or Screwy Squirrel often come to mind. But behind the frantic chases, perfectly timed gags, and emotional beats was a composer whose music defined the Golden Age of animation: Scott Bradley, and he was from right here in Russellville. Walter Scott Bradley was born on November 26, 1891, in Russellville, Arkansas. A gifted pi
Emily Young
Jan 173 min read


January Council Meeting 2026
Our agenda and regular meetings are both held in the 2nd floor Chambers of City Hall. They are also both live streamed on Facebook and YouTube . See the full agenda items here: This post covers special session, finance, and agenda prep held on January 13th, 2026. Thirteen days into the new year, the Russellville City Council met in the Council chambers to approve the City Council Rules of Procedure & Standing Rules, assign committees and liaisons, hold their finance meeting,
Emily Young
Jan 133 min read


A Beginners Guide to the New Skatepark
Russellville’s Harmon skate-park, at 201-220 Independence Ave, beside Ridgewood Brother’s BBQ and behind Newton’s Pharmacy, recently re-opened to the public following weeks of construction on a new 7,000 sq. foot addition. The additions to the built-in concrete park have been in planning and development with the City of Russellville for three years with major community support and leadership from Drew Wilson, a local tattoo artist and skate-brand owner . Constructed by Primar
SJ Poulton
Jan 1312 min read


December Council Meeting 2025
The agenda prep and full meetings are both live streamed on Facebook and YouTube . December Present: Justin Keller, Chris Olson, Joe Pearson, Nathan George, Laura Wetzel, Paul Gray, Seth Bradley, Emily Young, and Mayor Teague Financial Report by Finance Director , Ashley Rogers As usual, I'm not good with the numbers part - but you can watch Ashley, who does an excellent job, go over everything HERE . Mayor's Report Appointment of Francis Lewis and Sean Wojtek to the Air
Emily Young
Dec 19, 20252 min read
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