Since a severe hailstorm in late July 2024, the Neal Smith Wildlife Refuge's visitor and education center has been closed because of severe damage.

A viral TikTok showing a goose rescued from netting at Living History Farms has drawn attention and criticism, prompting the museum to remove the mesh.

Jasper County joins the City of Newton in providing DMACC with matching funds towards a Community Attraction & Tourism Grant for a project at Legacy Plaza.