Ben Russell has agreed to purchase 57 acres in Alexander City from Fruit of the Loom http://shop.fruit.com/that once housed the Russell Corporation Sales Office, the Russell Guest House and the Russell Apartments.
The announcement of the agreement in principal came from Russell Lands Inc. Thursday morning, and was met with excitement from local elected officials and business leaders.
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