Gov. Ivey announces grant to support development bringing 100 jobs to Athens

May 27, 2026

MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey has announced a $266,660 grant to the city of Athens for road improvements at the site of a future supermarket that will employ 100 people. The city will use the funds from the Appalachian Regional Commission to make improvements at the intersection of West Elm Street and Lucas Ferry Road, […]

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Gov. Ivey awards $300,000 to repair tornado damage in downtown Geneva

May 26, 2026

MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a $300,000 grant to the city of Geneva to repair downtown streets and a sidewalk damaged by a tornado in January. The urgent-need Community Development Block Grant will be used to repair the damage caused by an EF2 tornado that struck downtown Geneva on Jan. 25, 2026. The […]

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Gov. Ivey awards grant to Calera for police equipment

May 19, 2026

MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a $32,917 grant to the city of Calera for equipment to help the police department prevent crime and enhance public safety. The funds will purchase a brass catcher, which collects spent shell casings, and a portable walkthrough metal detector. The brass catcher is useful for ballistic testing because […]

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Gov. Ivey awards grants to combat crimes, assist victims

May 19, 2026

MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded five grants totaling $577,607 to assist victims, pursue offenders, train court officials and prosecute cases of domestic violence, sexual assault and human trafficking. “The victims of these crimes are especially vulnerable and require compassionate assistance. In addition, all those involved in bringing perpetrators to justice should be thoroughly […]

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State surplus property auction begins online this Saturday, May 16

May 14, 2026

MONTGOMERY – A wide array of items including cars, trucks, boats, electronics, tools and industrial equipment will be up for bid starting this Saturday in the latest online state surplus property auction. The Surplus Property Division of the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs will hold the auction from 8 a.m. Saturday, May 16, […]

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Gov. Ivey announces $1 million grant for addiction recovery, job training in Cullman

May 8, 2026

MONTGOMERY –A non-profit organization that helps people overcome drug and alcohol addiction and lead productive lives plans to build a new facility for its recovery and job training programs with funding from a $1 million grant announced by Gov. Kay Ivey. The funds from the Appalachian Regional Commission will support the construction of an 11,400-square-foot […]

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Gov. Ivey awards grants in support of sexual assault victims

May 1, 2026

MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded three grants worth a total of nearly $145,000 to assist victims and prosecute cases of sexual assault. “Victims of this terrible crime deserve timely and compassionate care from well-trained professionals,” Gov. Ivey said. “These funds will boost efforts to investigate and prosecute cases and provide victims with the […]

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Gov. Ivey awards 11 grants to assist domestic violence victims in north Alabama

April 29, 2026

MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded 11 grants totaling just over $460,000 to serve victims of crimes including domestic violence and sexual assault and to train law enforcement officers investigating these cases. “Victims of these terrible crimes deserve safe shelter and guidance as they seek justice and rebuild their lives,” Gov. Ivey said. “The […]

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