Governor Kay Ivey and the Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education (ADECE) recently announced that 55 new classrooms will be funded through the Pre-K through 3rd Grade Integrated Approach to Early Learning (P-3) for the 2025-2026 school year.
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ALEA warns of Phishing Scam
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is warning citizens about a nationwide phishing scam that has recently targeted Alabamians with fraudulent text messages falsely claiming to be from the “Alabama Department of Vehicles (DMV)” and demanding payment for non-existent traffic tickets.
Jackson County tourism on the rise
Jackson County saw another exciting year of tourism growth in 2024! More than 1.5 million people visited, spending a total of $93.6 million—up from $91.4 million in 2023.
Free Summer Meal program being held at Collins
The free Summer Meals Program is currently ongoing at at Collins Intermediate School!
Veterans helping Veterans: Honoring the service & sacrifice of Lance Corporal Larry Tate
by: Gayla Sue Mendez
This past week Veterans Helping Veterans was honored to build a wheelchair ramp for Vietnam Veteran, U.S. Marine Corps, LCpl Larry Tate.