Gov. Ivey awards equipment grants to law enforcement in east Alabama

March 26, 2021

MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded more than $94,000 to help four east Alabama law enforcement agencies better serve the public. The funds to the cities of Southside and Ashland, the town of Wadley and the Chambers County Commission will enable police in those municipalities and the Chambers County Sheriff’s Department to purchase equipment […]

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Gov. Ivey awards equipment grants to law enforcement agencies in southwest Alabama

March 19, 2021

MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded more than $92,500 to help four law enforcement agencies in southwest Alabama perform their duties more efficiently and effectively. “Our police officers and sheriffs’ deputies put themselves in harm’s way enforcing our laws and protecting our citizens,” Gov. Ivey said. “I am pleased to provide these grants to […]

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Gov. Ivey awards funds for domestic violence victims in west Alabama

March 11, 2021

MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded more than $208,000 to help victims of domestic violence and prosecute offenders in 12 west Alabama counties. The grants were awarded to four agencies to support programs ranging from providing refuge and assistance for victims to increasing enforcement of domestic violence laws. “Domestic violence is an atrocious crime […]

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Gov. Ivey awards funds to assist domestic violence victims

March 10, 2021

Gov. Ivey awards funds to assist domestic violence victims   MONTGOMERY— Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded more than $135,000 to two state agencies to ensure that domestic violence offenders are brought to justice. Gov. Ivey awarded $80,000 to the Office of Prosecution Services and $55,737 to the Administrative Office of Courts. “Domestic violence and sexual […]

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Grants from Governor to assist domestic violence victims in north Alabama

March 10, 2021

MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded grants totaling $228,289 to assist the efforts of six specialized units and organizations that help victims of domestic violence and sexual assault in north Alabama. “Domestic violence harms families and leaves lasting scars on victims and those close to them,” Gov. Ivey said. “I am thankful for these […]

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Gov. Ivey awards funds to assist domestic violence victims; enhance offender prosecution in southwest Alabama

March 8, 2021

MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded more than $221,000 to curtail domestic violence and assist victims in southwest Alabama. The governor awarded grants to five agencies and offices serving the region. The grants will support programs ranging from stepping up efforts to prosecute offenders to educating the public about domestic violence. “Domestic violence can […]

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Governor awards grant for training to help achieve safer communities

March 3, 2021

MONTGOMERY — Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a $75,000 grant to help law enforcements officers, community leaders, educators and others reduce crime in their communities. Auburn University Montgomery will use funds to conduct training on methods to reduce crime and make communities safer. Those who attend the training are expected to bring that information back […]

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Governor awards grant for Dallas County drug court program

March 2, 2021

MONTGOMERY — Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a $50,000 grant to allow parents who have had drug-related issues to retain or regain custody of their children provided that they adhere to certain guidelines. The grant would enable the Dallas County Family Drug Court to conduct screening and undertake other measures to ensure that people who […]

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Governor awards grant to reduce youth crime in Covington

February 25, 2021

MONTGOMERY — Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a $33,000 grant to continue a program aimed at preventing juvenile crime in Covington County. The city of Andalusia along with the Youth Advocate Program will use funds for its Opportunity for Change for Covington County Youth program. The program helps guide juveniles, who may have committed minor […]

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Gov. Ivey announces grant to upgrade Courtland water lines

February 24, 2021

MONTGOMERY —Gov. Kay Ivey has announced a $200,000 grant to provide sufficient and clean water for residents in the town of Courtland by rehabilitating parts of a 90-year-old water system. The funds from the Appalachian Regional Commission will be used to replace water lines in the downtown area. The ARC grant will be combined with […]

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