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State, county and city leaders shovel the first patch of dirt at the construction site of the new Benjamin Russell High School. Alexander City Schools broke ground on the project Wednesday. 

A day many thought would never come finally arrived Wednesday. 

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Dr. Beverly Price during her speech at the groundbreaking. 

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Board of education president Brett Pritchard speaking at the groundbreaking. 

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Construction equipment sits ready to begin construction Thursday. 

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BRHS principal Shannon Benefield looks forward to moving the new building.

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

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