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Shown above is an artist’s conception of Russell Marine’s boat dealership, rigging facility and lifestyles retail store, which will be housed in the former new No. 1 building, top right, on the old Russell Corp. campus in Alexander City. Below: Tom Lamberth, the president and chief executive officer of Russell Lands, which owns Russell Marine, said the boat facility would be a ‘destination’ for customers in, near and far away from Alexander City.
Anchors aweigh in AC New Russell Marine store could make retail waves on 280
“It will be first class. If we’re successful, it will send a message to a lot of retailers to come to Alex City.”
By JIMMY WIGFIELD Managing Editor
In a move that could christen a new era of retail development along U.S. Highway 280 in Alexander City, Russell Lands is investing millions of dollars in a new boat dealership, rigging facility and lifestyle store that could open by next spring. “This represents a $10 million investment in this community by the city, county and Russell Lands,” said Tom Lamberth, the president and chief executive officer of Russell Lands, which owns Russell Marine. “It could be the anchor (of Highway 280 development). It’s going to be a destination facility. It will be first class. If
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Alabama State House District 82 Rep. Pebblin Warren speaks at the Camp Hill council meeting Monday. She said for the community to succeed, it must come together and be unified as a team.
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With low revenue and bills piling up from city services, Alabama House District 82 Rep. Pebblin Warren said Camp Hill’s solutions are similar to those of the state Democratic Party. “We have got to come together,” Warren said. “As long as we are fighting amongst ourselves, we will get nothing done. This community has got to find a way to come together.” Warren said many of the town’s issues could be solved if residents could put aside some of their differences to work to a common goal. “Camp Hill is unique,” she said. “It has a history, but we don’t have the resources to preserve it. Yes there are See CAMP HILL • Page 3
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