The Rainsville City Council held a due process hearing for a police officer on Monday during an executive session called after the regular meeting.
Mayor Rodger Lingerfelt and Councilman Brandon Freeman were both absent at the meeting, so the meeting was conducted by Councilman Rickey Byrum.
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