Senator Steve Livingston recently expressed concerns about the new Alabama Prison Revitalization Program. According to Livingston, the new system appears to be failing as three of the major banks, the major players, have stepped away from the issue. Livingston stated a package may have to be put together and reviewed in a special session this year, allowing for a special bond for the prison issues.
Author: Keri Coots
Aquatic plant management
TVA will begin implementation of its Aquatic Plant Management Program on Guntersville Reservoir for the 2021 season during the week of June 1 through 4, 2021.
Lawsuit filed regarding Jackson County Park marina fire
Multiple defendants have been named in a lawsuit filed in Jackson County Circuit Court on Tuesday, May 25, 2021 regarding the Jackson County Park marina fire that occurred on Dock B on January 27, 2020.
VFW/American Legion Memorial Day wreath laying ceremony/program
The annual VFW/American Legion wreath laying ceremony will be held at Veterans Memorial Park of Jackson County at 9:30 on Memorial Day, Monday, May 31, 2021. Following the ceremony, the annual program will be held at Collins Intermediate School, beginning at 10:45 a.m. in the auditorium. All citizens of Jackson County are invited to attend to honor the veterans who have served this country. Veterans who gave their lives so that others have been able to live in a free country will also be honored.
Gov. Ivey announces end of participation in all federal unemployment compensation programs
MONTGOMERY—
Governor Kay Ivey announced today that Alabama will end its participation in all federally funded pandemic unemployment compensation programs effective June 19, 2021 including:
