Council votes to approve compensating riding club

The Alex City Horse Riding Club arena at the Charles E. Bailey Sr. Sportplex where the new Benjamin Russell High School is to be built.

The Alexander City City Council concluded Monday with the city’s horse riding club receiving $100,000.

City leaders voted on whether to approve a resolution granting funds to the Alex City Riding Club in order to assist with relocating the club’s arena.

William Marlow is a multimedia reporter for Tallapoosa Publishers, Inc. To reach William, email william.marlow@alexcityoutlook.com.