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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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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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Coming Home to Coach

Words by Anna Lee Vaughn | Images by Ryan McGill Mary Grayson Kilpatrick recently began her second year as head volleyball and softball coach at Cordova High School. Returning to her alma mater was an unexpected yet welcome opportunity, and she reflects on the sports career that led her to inspire and educate young athletes.

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Secretary of State Wes Allen Encourages Alabama Voters to Utilize AlabamaVotes.gov to Prepare for the General Election

Wes Allen, Alabama’s Secretary of State, is encouraging Alabama voters to visit Alabama’s trusted source for election information, AlabamaVotes.gov, before heading to the polls on November 5. “AlabamaVotes.gov makes several important tools available to Alabama’s voters. Before heading to the polls on November 5, I would encourage all Alabama voters to visit our website and

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Athletic Arts Center Presents: The Nutcracker and Land of the Sweets Tea Party

Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Al Blanton Athletic Arts Center is returning to the stage for its 16th production of the timeless holiday classic, The Nutcracker. This year’s performances will take place on Saturday, November 16, at 7 p.m. and Sunday, November 17, at 2 p.m., both at Jasper High School’s Pam

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