On Monday, the Athens County Board of Commissioners held their first meeting with Tami Collins, the newly appointed executive director of the Athens County Department of Job and Family Services. Her arrival marks a new chapter for a department that oversees vital social support programs in the county.

A small, white card is offering a fresh start for people experiencing homelessness in Mobile. By handing out identification cards, the city’s Homeless Outreach Team hopes to help individuals like Michelle Bolton secure new opportunities and reconnect with loved ones.