Russellville close to placing new siren

Russellville was one of the few Cole County communities to own an emergency siren in its city limits.

Like Lohman and Centertown, the sirens were activated through the Jefferson City 911 Center after notice was given by the National Weather Service.

This fall, a new siren will be placed on the pole behind Russellville City Hall. With no moving parts and digital equipment, the sirens will ....