Police, schools work together on Red Ribbon Week events

Officers Cpl. Marcus Billups and Off. Brian Ray talk with students at Jim Pearson Elementary Monday as part of Red Ribbon Week events. The Elks trailer was on hand to give reminders to the students. (Cliff Williams / The Outlook)

While the final week of October is commonly associated with the run up to Halloween, Alexander City Schools will be joining the nation in using that time to raise awareness.

Alexander City Schools and its students will be celebrating Red Ribbon Week Oct. 27-31 to help raise awareness about the dangers of drugs.