JACKSON COUNTY—Sen. Lowell Barron and Reps. John Robinson and Butch Taylor of the Jackson County Legislative Delegation distributed more than $530,000 last week to 26 schools in the Jackson County and Scottsboro City school systems. The money was distributed to each school according to size. Each principal also received a substantial amount of money to be used at their discretion.

FT. PAYNE — Local fire and rescue volunteers in DeKalb County received much needed financial support this week. Sen. Lowell Barron met on Thursday with members of 25 volunteer fire departments and six rescue squads from across DeKalb County to present over $80,000.

DEKALB COUNTY— Residents who live and travel along a 4-mile stretch of County Road 180 on Sand Mountain have recently seen a dramatic change in driving conditions. The city of Rainsville and DeKalb County worked together to repave the road that serves as a direct connection for Hwy 35 and County Road 108.

Senator Barron joined Russell on stage to express his support for the Big Wills Arts Council and expressed his “thanks” for the organization’s “important work” by “partnering with local schools so that our students may be exposed to culturally enriching experiences.”

FORT PAYNE, Ala.--Sen. Lowell Barron joined other state and local officials today to welcome a new automotive supplier to DeKalb County.