Brilliant Alabama

$471,235 in SEEDS Development Grant monies awarded to Brilliant for industrial site prep

Brilliant Mayor Perry Franks (left) is shown with C3 of Northwest Alabama Economic Development Alliance President and CEO Tom Wisemiller in front of the Gateway I-22 Industrial Park West, where more than $470,000 in SEEDS monies will soon fund clearing and grading, followed by the construction of a 50,000-square-foot building pad. Photo courtesy of Brilliant Police Department Chief Skylar Handley.

Brilliant Mayor Perry Franks (left) is shown with C3 of Northwest Alabama Economic Development Alliance President and CEO Tom Wisemiller in front of the Gateway I-22 Industrial Park West, where more than $470,000 in SEEDS monies will soon fund clearing and grading, followed by the construction of a 50,000-square-foot building pad. Photo courtesy of Brilliant Police Department Chief Skylar Handley.

BRILLIANT — Declaring a “Major win for the Town of Brilliant and Marion County,” C3 of Northwest Alabama Economic Development Alliance President and CEO Tim Wisemiller recently shared more information about a SEEDS Development Grant recently awarded to the town.

County municipalities hold organizaional meetings, mayors sworn in

MARION COUNTY — Cities and towns in Marion County swore in new mayors and council members, and appointed new or returning officials, in organizational meetings on Monday, Nov. 3, to begin the new municipal terms for those positions.
Some municipalities saw little to no change with some council members and mayors running unopposed for election or re-election.

BG Manufacturing opens in Brilliant

BRILLIANT — BG Manufacturing held a ribbon cutting on Thursday, Oct. 16, to celebrate the opening of the new manufacturing business.
Local, county and state leaders joined together with the owners and employees of BG to tour the plant, located in the former Stone Canyon facility. Attendees included State Representative Tracy Estes and State Senator Garlan Gudger.
According to BG’s Facebook page, “BG, built on a firm foundation, proudly serves Alabama, Florida, Mississippi, Tennessee, Louisiana, Texas, Georgia and Arkansas with high quality manufactured and modular homes.”

The Band Loula to headline CoalFest this Saturday: festival kicks off Friday night

CoalFest

CoalFest

BRILLIANT — Brilliant Mayor Perry Franks has invited everyone out to CoalFest’s 25th Anniversary Festival on Friday, May 23, and Saturday, May 24. With lots of family-friendly attractions and entertainment, CoalFest is a great Memorial Day Weekend activity for one and all.
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