Governor awards grants to statewide organizations against domestic abuse, sexualt assault

November 22, 2024

MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded more than $700,000 in grants to two organizations that provide resources, training and technical assistance to professionals that serve domestic violence and sexual assault victims statewide. “These organizations offer a lifeline to people in crisis and also use education and awareness campaigns to reduce the prevalence of domestic […]

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Gov. Ivey awards grants to assist domestic violence victims in south Alabama

November 21, 2024

MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded nearly $329,000 to three organizations that serve victims of domestic violence and sexual assault in south Alabama. “These nonprofit groups are vital resources for the communities they serve, offering safe shelter and an opportunity to heal,” Gov. Ivey said. “I commend them for giving hope to victims of […]

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Gov. Ivey awards grants to assist assault and domestic violence victims

November 18, 2024

MONTGOMERY — Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded $2.3 million to ensure support for children and adult victims of abuse, sexual assault and other types of cruelty in multiple counties in Alabama. The governor awarded the grants to six agencies throughout Alabama that provide critical services for assault and abuse victims. The offenses range from human […]

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State Surplus Property online auction starts this Saturday, Nov. 16

November 15, 2024

MONTGOMERY – A wide variety of items, including vehicles, industrial equipment, tools and office 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, Nov. 16 until 6 […]

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Gov. Ivey announces grants to expand aviation projects in Alabama

November 14, 2024

MONTGOMERY — Gov. Kay Ivey has announced two grants totaling $2 million to support the cities of Guntersville and Cullman in advancing aviation-related jobs and career opportunities. Guntersville received a $1 million grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission to expand hanger space at its airport, allowing for the basing of 75 Apache helicopters and creating […]

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Gov. Ivey awards grants to assist victims of abuse in 20 counties

November 13, 2024

MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded about $1.05 million in grants to eight organizations that serve victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and child abuse in 20 Alabama counties. “We have a responsibility to protect the victims of these crimes and to provide them access to professional, compassionate care in a timely manner,” Gov. […]

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Gov. Ivey announces nearly $1.7 million for recreation in Alabama

November 12, 2024

MONTGOMERY — Gov. Kay Ivey has announced five grants totaling almost $1.7 million to improve recreational opportunities in the state. The awards, made through the federal Land and Water Conservation Fund, will help build trails, rebuild ball courts and upgrade a camping area. “Alabamians love and appreciate the outdoors, and these projects provide even more […]

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Gov. Ivey awards $17 million for community improvement projects

November 8, 2024

MONTGOMERY — Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded $17 million to provide infrastructure improvements in 41 Alabama towns, cities and counties. The Community Development Block Grants cover a range of community needs including water and sewer upgrades, street resurfacing, fire station construction and fire trucks and upgrading parks, including one that hosts the annual Hank Williams […]

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Gov. Ivey awards grant for statewide child vehicle safety campaign

November 1, 2024

MONTGOMERY — Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a $195,788 grant to raise awareness about the deadly risks of leaving children unattended in vehicles. The grant will enable The Children’s Hospital of Alabama to conduct a statewide educational campaign advising drivers to always check their vehicle for child passengers when exiting because temperatures in a vehicle […]

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