Gov. Ivey announces grant for water improvements in Alexander City

January 30, 2024

MONTGOMERY — Gov. Kay Ivey has announced a $500,000 grant to Alexander City to upgrade water lines in the city’s downtown, providing residents and businesses in that area with clean and adequate water. Funds from the Appalachian Regional Commission will be used to replace old and deteriorating water lines along several blocks northwest of Broad […]

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Gov. Ivey announces grant for road improvements in Lincoln

January 29, 2024

MONTGOMERY — Gov. Kay Ivey has announced a $1 million grant to the city of Lincoln to improve a key access road servicing several major industries in Talladega County McCaig Road is a desirable location for industry because it runs adjacent to Interstate 20. Improvements to McCaig Road through funds from the Appalachian Regional Commission […]

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State online surplus property auction starts Saturday

January 24, 2024

MONTGOMERY – Thousands of items, including office supplies, medical equipment, furniture, cars, trucks, and backhoes, will be up for bid in the state online surplus property auction that starts this Saturday. The Surplus Property Division of the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs will hold the auction from 7:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 27, to […]

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Gov. Ivey awards grant for pedestrian safety study

January 16, 2024

MONTGOMERY — Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a $54,164 grant to the University of Alabama for a study to help pave the way for increased pedestrian safety in the state. “Whether riding on a bicycle or traveling on foot, Alabamians who choose to take non-vehicular means of getting to their destination should feel safe doing […]

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Gov. Ivey awards grant for corrections protective equipment

January 12, 2024

MONTGOMERY — Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded nearly $5,000 to ensure the protection of state correctional officers. Funds awarded by Gov. Ivey to the Alabama Department of Corrections will provide body armor for correctional officers. “Much is required of our correctional officers who interact daily with prison inmates in order to keep Alabama’s prisons secure,” […]

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Gov. Ivey announces grant to improve Blountsville water service

December 29, 2023

MONTGOMERY — Gov. Kay Ivey has announced a $250,000 grant to replace major parts of the municipal water line in the town of Blountsville, including a section that is more than 80 years old. The grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission will enable the Blountsville Utilities Board to replace part of the water line along […]

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Governor announces grant to help Cullman revitalize downtown area

December 27, 2023

MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey has announced a $500,000 grant for improvements at Cullman’s Depot Park as part of the city’s ongoing downtown revitalization plan. The city of Cullman will use the funds from the Appalachian Regional Commission to expand Depot Park from two to five acres using three acres of industrial property adjacent to […]

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Governor awards $3.35 million to assist victims of violence

December 20, 2023

MONTGOMERY — A Shelby County-based animal shelter that takes in or arranges boarding for pets for those fleeing domestic violence situations is among eight organizations awarded funds from Gov. Kay Ivey. In total, the Governor awarded almost $3.35 million to assist victims statewide. The Humane Society of Shelby County in Columbiana was awarded $40,612 to […]

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Gov. Ivey awards grants to aid crime victims in Alabama

December 18, 2023

MONTGOMERY — Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded more than $2.4 million to ensure that victims of domestic violence and other abusive crimes can find safe housing and other essential elements to help them rebuild their lives. The grants to the 11 nonprofit agencies will assist victims of domestic violence, elder abuse and neglect, human trafficking […]

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Governor awards grants to agencies that help low-income residents become self-sufficient

December 15, 2023

MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded $1.7 million in grants to help low-income Alabama residents achieve economic self-sufficiency. The Community Services Block Grants will be distributed to 18 community action agencies that serve families and individuals in counties throughout Alabama. “Sometimes people need a helping hand to lift themselves up when they are going […]

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