HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) – An ICE enforcement operation across four northwest Alabama counties this week is having an impact beyond those taken into custody, affecting local schools and businesses in Russellville.
Russellville Mayor David Grissom said 195 students were absent from city schools Thursday, which is not typical.
“I would say 195 is extremely large for the number of absences here in our school system,” Grissom said…