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USDA and Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture Rick Pate Announce Award of $5.9 Million to Projects that Strengthen Food Supply Chain Infrastructure

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) today announced it has partnered with Alabama to award $5.9 million for six projects through the Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure (RFSI) program to build resilience across the middle of the supply chain and strengthen local and regional food systems. “Since the COVID-19 pandemic, prioritizing this

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Jasper Main Street Opens New Office and Future Welcome Center in Historic Building on 4th Avenue South

Jasper Main Street is thrilled to announce the acquisition of the historic white brick building at 311 18th Street West (the corner of 4th Avenue South and 18th Street West), which will now serve as the new home for the Jasper Main Street offices. The organization invites the community to an Open House on Tuesday, November

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Harbor Chase Looking to Hire Care Partner

Coordinates with nurses and other care partners for care of residents in their daily living activities (ADLs). Responsibilities include basic cleaning such as sweeping, mopping, dishes, and serving resident’s meals. Must follow resident’s care plans using established policies, procedures and practices. Handles documentation of all activities, responds to resident’s needs, and follows all safety and

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Secretary of State Announces the November 5 Unofficial Election Results 

The unofficial results for the November 5, 2024 General Election are available online at www.AlabamaVotes.gov. “Alabama voters received timely unofficial election results as evidence of a safe, secure, and transparent election,” Allen explained. “Yesterday’s election was administered with election security as the primary goal. I am proud to say that, because of our dedicated local election

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Pizza Politics: Maddox Intermediate’s Mock Election Teaches Civic Lessons with a Slice of Fun

Words by Anna Lee Vaughn | Images by Ryan McGill With the 2024 General Election approaching, Americans will soon head to the polls to elect the next President of the United States. However, another important election was held this week—though with a more playful twist. On Monday, November 4, Maddox Intermediate School hosted a mock

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