2:00pm Update - The water main repair is complete and water is back on. Higher elevations will experience lower pressure for several hours until tank levels regulate. Thank you for your patience. More Information About Water Repairs

Labor Day

Riverside is looking ahead with some familiar leadership and fresh new faces! With no contested seats for the 2025 Municipal Election, the new municipal officials will soon take office. Rusty Jessup will again serve as Mayor, and will be joined by returning council members Jimmy Hollander for District 1, Sam Maddox for District 2, and Dan Cain for District 4, along with newcomers Ella Hart for District 3 and Todd Prevatt for District 5. The official swearing-in will take place in November, when the council will also hold it's Organizational Meeting for the new term.

Boating in Alabama offers breathtaking experiences but, while the waters are inviting, weather conditions can shift suddenly, putting boaters at serious risk. Knowing how to prepare for and respond to severe weather is essential for keeping yourself, your passengers, and your vessel safe. Alabama’s climate is unpredictable. Afternoon thunderstorms in the summer can quickly transform a fun outing into a dangerous situation. Lightning strikes, high winds, and rapidly building waves are among the greatest hazards boaters face. Checking the forecast before you leave dock is essential. Monitor multiple sources including the NOAA Marine Weather Forecast, local TV and radio stations, and weather apps before heading out. Understand marine warnings and know the difference between advisories, watches, and warnings. A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is a strong signal to stay off the water. Look at the radar, not just temperature. Pop-up thunderstorms can form quickly in Alabama. A live radar helps spot storms before they reach your area. Even if forecasts look good, keep your eyes on the sky. Watch for dark, fast-moving clouds building on the horizon, sudden temperature drops or gusty winds, increasing choppiness or whitecaps on the water, frequent lightning flashes. If you notice these signs, it’s time to head back to shore immediately. Sometimes storms move in faster than expected. If you find yourself caught in severe weather: Put on life jackets : Everyone on board should wear a PFD immediately. Head to shore if safe : Move toward the nearest safe harbor or shoreline. Reduce speed : Slow down to maintain control but keep enough power to steer. Avoid metal during lightning : Stay low in the boat, avoid touching metal, and disconnect electronics if possible. Boating is one of Alabama’s greatest outdoor joys, but the weather can turn quickly. A few minutes of preparation — checking forecasts, reviewing safety plans, and keeping gear ready — can make the difference between a safe return and a dangerous situation.

The Importance of Work Zone Safety Utility crews are currently working along Highway 78 to upgrade and maintain essential company-owned cable infrastructure. This State regulated project is needed to provide reliable service, but it also places workers in close proximity to moving traffic. For this reason, we are reminding all motorists to slow down, stay alert, and exercise caution when traveling through work zones. Work zones present unique hazards for both utility employees and drivers. Narrowed lanes, shifted traffic patterns, construction equipment, and crews working near the roadway require heightened awareness. National traffic safety data shows that thousands of crashes occur in work zones each year, many resulting in serious injuries and fatalities. Importantly, most of these incidents involve drivers and passengers, not only roadside workers. Slowing down and paying attention is the single most effective way to reduce risks for everyone on the road. To protect both workers and the traveling public, we urge drivers to: Reduce speed immediately  when approaching a work zone. Obey all posted signage  and directions from flaggers. Remain alert  and eliminate distractions, such as mobile devices. Maintain a safe following distance  and be prepared for sudden stops. Allow additional travel time  to accommodate slower traffic conditions. As utility work continues along local roadways, we ask all drivers to remain patient and cautious. A brief delay or reduced speed is a small sacrifice compared to the potential consequences of speeding through a work zone.

City Hall will be closed Friday, July 4th, in observance of Independence Day

Water Service Alert: **Service has been restored Water Service is temporarily unavailable in the River House and Coves Point communities due to an emergency water line repair. Service is expected to be restored later today. *Check back here for any updates.

Juneteenth (short for “June Nineteenth”) marks the day when federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas in 1865 to take control of the state and ensure that all enslaved people be freed. The troops’ arrival came a full two and a half years after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation. Juneteenth honors the end to slavery in the United States.

We’re proud to share that Mayor Jessup was featured in the latest edition of the Alabama Municipal Journal   for his recent election as Vice President of the Alabama League of Municipalities. During his heartfelt acceptance speech, Mayor Jessup addressed fellow municipal leaders with these powerful words: " You are gold . You make me better. You make everyone better, and now, you have chosen me. For me to say ‘thank you’ is just not enough." His leadership continues to inspire not only our city but communities across Alabama. Way to go, Mayor!