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Gov. Ivey awards $1.4 million to improve recreation at several locations in Alabama

July 18, 2024

MONTGOMERY — Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded $1.4 million to assist six Alabama communities in improving outdoor recreational opportunities for their residents. The grants were awarded to five municipalities and one county from funds made available by the Federal Highway Administration’s Recreational Trails Program. “These projects will benefit people of all ages and provide them […]

Gov. Ivey awards $180,000 to increase commerce, jobs in Dale County

July 17, 2024

MONTGOMERY— Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a $180,000 grant to bring a new industry and jobs to Dale County. The Community Development Block Grant will be used to provide infrastructure for Averitt Express to locate in the county and create 20 jobs. Averitt Express, a freight transportation company, plans to construct a 21,200-square-foot building on […]

Gov. Ivey awards $500,000 for I-22 commerce project in Dora

July 3, 2024

MONTGOMERY— Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a $500,000 grant to bring new jobs to Dora while spurring additional commerce for the Walker County city. The Community Development Block Grant will be used to supply infrastructure needed for the construction of a Love’s Travel Stop and County Store at the intersection of Interstate 22 and Flat […]

Gov. Ivey announces grant to replace rail bridge in north Alabama

July 2, 2024

MONTGOMERY — Gov. Kay Ivey has announced a $1 million grant to help a Madison County rail system upgrade and continue serving industrial clients in north Alabama. Funds from the Appalachian Regional Commission will assist the Huntsville and Madison County Railroad Authority in its plans to upgrade its rail services and improve the transportation of […]

Gov. Ivey awards $150,000 for new commerce in Opp

July 2, 2024

MONTGOMERY— Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a $150,000 grant to create new commerce in the city of Opp. The Community Development Block Grant funds will be used to provide the infrastructure needed for Midstates Petroleum Co. to construct “Bobcat Den,” a combined fueling station and convenience store. The business, to be located at the intersection […]

Gov. Ivey announces grant for Carrollton sewer system upgrade

June 7, 2024

MONTGOMERY — Gov. Kay Ivey has announced a $345,947 grant to assist the town of Carrollton with the upgrade of a vital community service. Funds from the Appalachian Regional Commission will help upgrade sewer and wastewater collection systems for residents and businesses in the Pickens County town. “This proactive step by the town of Carrollton […]

Gov. Ivey announces grant to expand Chilton County ATV park

June 6, 2024

MONTGOMERY — A large acreage motorized vehicle park in Chilton County is about to get larger in size and likely in popularity thanks to an award of nearly $560,000, Gov. Kay Ivey announced. The award from the federal Recreational Trails Program will enable the Chilton County Commission to purchase an additional 160 acres for Minooka […]

Gov. Ivey announces grant to expand STEM education in Walker County

May 30, 2024

MONTGOMERY — A $1 million grant announced by Gov. Kay Ivey will help Walker County students blaze their paths to successful futures and rewarding careers. The grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission will enable the Walker County Board of Education to construct a facility at Bankhead Middle School in Cordova that specializes in helping students […]

Gov. Ivey awards grant to help create jobs in Livingston

May 20, 2024

MONTGOMERY— A $175,000 grant awarded by Gov. Kay Ivey will enable a Sumter County company to expand and provide additional jobs. The Community Development Block Grant will support infrastructure needed for Southwest Paper Sales Inc., to expand and add 20 employees over the next three years. Located in Livingston’s North Industrial Park, Southwest Paper Sales […]

Gov. Ivey announces $500,000 grant to improve Red Bay water lines

May 13, 2024

MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey has announced a $500,000 grant for water line upgrades to support a growing industrial base in the city of Red Bay. The Red Bay Water and Gas Board will use the funds from the Appalachian Regional Commission to install a new water line to supply the city’s industrial park as […]