Gov. Ivey announces grant to improve traffic safety in Glencoe

November 6, 2025

MONTGOMERY — Gov. Kay Ivey has announced a $500,000 grant to improve traffic safety and efficiency in the city of Glencoe while also enhancing access to future development in the growing city. The grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission – a federal-state partnership – will be used to make road improvements along Chastain Boulevard West […]

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Gov. Ivey announces grants to Russellville, Franklin County for water, sewage improvements

November 3, 2025

MONTGOMERY — Gov. Kay Ivey has announced two grants totaling $546,000 for upgrades at two public utility systems to ensure better drinking water and safe sewage disposal in Franklin County. Funds from the Appalachian Regional Commission, a federal-state partnership program, will help the city of Russellville take steps to improve filtration at a wastewater treatment […]

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State surplus property auction begins online this Saturday, Nov. 1

October 30, 2025

MONTGOMERY – Thousands of items, including a semi-truck, forklifts, four-wheelers, office equipment, tools and cookware, will be up for bid starting this Saturday in the latest online state surplus property auction. The Surplus Property Division of the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs will hold the auction from 7:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 1, until […]

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Kenneth W. Boswell, Director

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2023 Tornadoes

The CDBG-DR 2023 Tornadoes Plus-up Allocation Public Action Plan may be viewed below. The State will consider the views and comments of citizens in developing and finalizing the CDBG-DR 2023 Tornadoes Plus-Up Allocation Public Action Plan. Public comments will be taken and considered for a 30-day period beginning on October 18, 2025, and ending at the close of business on November 17, 2025. If you would like to provide a comment, have need of further information, or have a disability requiring special materials, services, or assistance, please contact Mr. Trent Williams at the ADECA office in Montgomery at DisasterRecovery@adeca.alabama.gov or at (334) 353-3409.

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