MONTGOMERY — A $261,223 grant announced by Gov. Kay Ivey will help breathe new life into a park in Sumter County. The grant from the federal Land and Water Conservation Fund will be used to upgrade the Sumter County Recreation Authority Park in Livingston, including resurfacing several outdoor basketball courts. “I am pleased to approve […]
MONTGOMERY — Gov. Kay Ivey has announced a $1 million grant aimed at providing clean and reliable water to residents and businesses in Marion County. The grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission, a federal-state partnership program, will enable the Marion County Public Water Authority to connect its system to the town of Vina’s water system […]
MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey has announced a $144,500 grant to help fund infrastructure needed to accommodate new business development in the town of Fairview, including a restaurant that is expected to bring 30 jobs to the town. The funds from the Appalachian Regional Commission will be paired with a $144,500 Community Development Block Grant, […]
MONTGOMERY — Gov. Kay Ivey has announced seven grants totaling approximately $77,490 to provide law enforcement agencies with tools to deter and solve crimes in their communities. The grants were awarded through the federal Project Safe Neighborhoods program, a nationwide initiative that unites local, state and federal officials to develop strategies for combating crimes, particularly […]
MONTGOMERY — Gov. Kay Ivey has announced a $224,000 grant to help ensure households and businesses in west Lauderdale County continue to receive adequate water service even during electrical outages. The grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission, a federal-state partnership program, will enable the West Lauderdale Water and Fire Protection Authority to provide emergency backup […]
MONTGOMERY – Thousands of items, including boats, cars, trucks, office equipment, medical equipment and furniture, will be up for bid starting this Saturday in the 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, July 12, until 6 […]
MONTGOMERY— Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a $150,000 Community Development Block Grant to bring new commerce and create jobs in the city of Elba. The grant will be used to provide the infrastructure necessary for Jack’s Family Restaurants to locate in the city. The infrastructure will also help encourage future business growth in Elba. The […]
MONTGOMERY — Gov. Kay Ivey has announced the awarding of $6.2 million in funding to continue the expansion of high-speed internet access in Alabama. The latest award to Alabama Fiber Network will supply 125 miles of “middle-mile” broadband service in parts of 12 counties – most located in south Alabama. Middle-mile projects involve filling the […]
MONTGOMERY — Drivers who feel the need for speed can expect to see blue lights in the rear-view mirror next week when “Operation Southern Slow Down” begins Monday in five southeastern states. This is the ninth year for the regional week-long speed enforcement and awareness campaign that will run from July 14-20 in Alabama, Florida, […]
MONTGOMERY— Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a $400,000 grant to help bring new commerce and jobs to the city of Athens while also enhancing traffic safety at a major intersection. The Community Development Block Grant will provide improvements at the intersection of U.S. Highway 72 and Mooresville Road which will be adjacent to a planned […]
