KILLEN-Life-changing internet expansion is occurring in Lauderdale County. Spectrum is celebrating these investments and activations as they are helping drive economic growth in the area. High speed internet allows for businesses to conduct online commerce and drive sales, while residents can conduct online health appointments, participate in education and stay connected with the world. On Wednesday, March 13, 2024 from 10:20 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. at the Allen Thornton Career Technical Center located at 7275 Highway 72, Killen, AL 35645 Spectrum Celebrates Launch of Gigabit Broadband, Mobile, TV and Voice Services to Thousands in Lauderdale County and you are invited to help celebrate.
Elected officials, business owners and community members will join Spectrum representatives to commemorate Spectrum Internet, Mobile, TV and Voice services now available to homes and small businesses in Lauderdale County. Spectrum’s fiber-optic network construction occurring in the county is the result of the Federal Rural Digital Opportunity Fund, two Alabama Broadband Accessibility Fund grants and Spectrum’s investment that will ultimately bring broadband to more than 9,000 homes and small businesses.
In addition, students of the technical center will learn more about careers in the cable/broadband industry and explore what a typical day looks like for a Spectrum Field Technician. The event will include a $2,500 donation to Shoals Scholar Dollars, an organization that grants scholarships to area high school students to attend Northwest Shoals Community College.
Who: State Rep. Ben Harrison
State Rep. Phillip Pettus
State Rep. Kerry (Bubba) Underwood
State Sen. Tim Melson
Ms. Brenda Bryant, Lauderdale County Administrator
Mr. Danny Pettus, Chairman, Lauderdale County Commissioner
Mr. Brad Black, Lauderdale Co. Commissioner and Asst. Principal Allen Thornton Career Technical Center
Roger Garner, Lauderdale Co. Commissioner
Joe Hackworth, Lauderdale Co. Commissioner
Scott Jones, Principal, Allen Thornton Career Technical Center
Leta Bishop, Career Coach, Allen Thornton Career Technical Center
Brandi Walton, Career Coach, Allen Thornton Career Technical Center
Ray Morris, Electrical Instructor, Allen Thornton Career Technical Center
Elizabeth Vandiver, Engineering Instructor, Allen Thornton Career Technical Center
Lauderdale County small business owners recently connected including:
- Rogersville Pharmacy
- Collector’s World
- El Patron
- Stephen’s Antiques
Kyle Cleckler, Director, Spectrum Field Operations
Brandon Keith, Manager, Spectrum, Sales Business Accounts
Devin Conn, Sr. Account Executive, Spectrum
Taylor Vice, Sr. Director, Spectrum, State Government Affairs
Will Edwards, Sr. Manager, Spectrum, State Government Affairs
Media Release/Jonathan Dunagin, Manager of Regional Communications, South
