Appalachian Alabama Deals with Issues of Roads, Economic Development

This press release highlights the fact that Appalachian Alabama, where Fred Thompson was born and initially attended college, faces the same challenges that plague the rest of the Appalachian region, namely economic development, infrastructure, and jobs.

The ARC press release touts the fact that Rep. Robert Alderholt (R-AL) was recently honored for his work in helping grow the Appalachian economy.

Here’s a snippet:

"Representative Robert Aderholt has been a strong proponent of economic development throughout Appalachian Alabama," said [one Guin, Alabama Mayor Phil Seagraves]. "He has led the charge in making the Corridor X highway a reality for northwest Alabama. He understands the importance of a modern highway infrastructure in spawning new businesses and creating jobs for our residents. His office is always responsive to the needs of his constituents. I am proud to call Robert Aderholt my congressman."

"All of Appalachia is indeed fortunate to have Representative Robert Aderholt in Congress," said [Robert Culver, the Director of the the Development District of Appalachia.] "He knows rural issues, he understands the importance of working together, [and] he believes that Appalachia's brightest days are still ahead.”

Congressman Alderholt’s district is located just south of Colbert County, Alabma where Fred Thompson was born.