It’s nearing that time where a new era of athletics is set to begin at the new Benjamin Russell High School —  it just has to iron out some of the finer details before it’s all good to go.

The new gymnasium, brandished with the name of legendary basketball coach Paul Carney, is almost in tip-top shape. It can house upwards of 1,200 spectators, with Alex City Schools superintendent Dr. Jose Reyes even eying special seating for possible Tip-Off Club boosters.

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Gwen Bishop / TPI BRHS final construction

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Gwen Bishop / TPI BRHS final construction