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Chambers County Commissioner Sam Bradford began the Clean Up Chambers County initiative in partnership with ALPALS in 2022 and challenged...

Learning Events – Montgomery and Autauga Counties

By Jamie Mitchell There is nothing quite like fall in Alabama when the hot days begin to yield to cooler...

Message from our State Adopt-A-Mile Coordinator – Winter 2025

Message from Christy Waddell – State Adopt-A-Mile Coordinator As we wrap up 2024, we want to extend our heartfelt gratitude...

Message from our Clean Campus State Coordinator – Winter 2025

Message from Shay Grant – Clean Campus State Coordinator The Clean Campus Program had a busy year in 2024! Jamie...

Message from AL DOT – Winter 2025

Message from John Cooper – Director, Alabama Department of Transportation As we approach the end of the year, I want...

Director’s Notes – Winter 2025

“Honoring the Past While Embracing the Future” After 33 years in Old Alabama Town, Alabama PALS has moved to a...

The Chairman’s Corner – Winter 2025

BY Jeff Helms, Chairman, Alabama PALS As we prepare to welcome the New Year, Alabama PALS is ushering in a...

Highest Honor: Thompson wins Don Hines Memorial Award

By LIZI ARBOGAST GWINManaging Editor, Tallapoosa Publishers Inc There’s people who are anti-littering, and then there’s John Thompson. Thompson has...

2024 Governor’s Awards Gallery

Below are images from the 2024 Governor’s Awards. For full resolution images, please visit our Flickr gallery. Please visit our...

Spring Clean-Up 2024 Recap

Don’t Drop it on Alabama: Community Colleges Take Lead in Litter Pickups In a significant stride toward a cleaner and...

Educating Students Through Clean Campus Program

Spring is my favorite time of year! Fresh blooms and the promise of warmer weather make my heart happy. At...

Director’s Notes – Summer 2024

“Your successes… and so much to say” Sometimes you just have to stop, think, review, and evaluate everything just to...