Gov. Ivey awards grants to help at-risk youth in central Alabama

March 7, 2023

MONTGOMERY— Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded grants totaling $166,321 to support programs that aim to prevent youth crime and recidivism in Jefferson, Shelby and St. Clair counties. The grants will support four programs that provide mentoring and counseling to youth and their parents who have been referred through the juvenile justice system with a goal […]

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Gov. Ivey awards grant for training of law officers in east Alabama

March 6, 2023

MONTGOMERY — Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded an $88,172 grant to provide specialized training for law enforcement, correctional officers and first responders in Clay Coosa, Randolph and Talladega counties. The grant will help officials in those counties defuse volatile situations by recognizing signs of mental illnesses and other intellectual disabilities and taking appropriate action. “Our […]

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Gov. Ivey awards grant for antibullying program in north Alabama

March 6, 2023

MONTGOMERY— Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a $100,163 grant to assist in creating an antibullying program that will serve Morgan and Lawrence counties. Grant funds will be used by the Mental Health Association in Morgan County to develop the Bullying and Cyberbullying Prevention program. The goal of the program is to educate elementary and middle […]

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Gov. Ivey awards grant for Muscle Shoals Police equipment

March 2, 2023

MONTGOMERY— Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a $51,000 grant to assist the city of Muscle Shoals in purchasing new equipment for the Muscle Shoals Police Department. The grant funds will purchase 14 “Entry Kits” that will be used in potentially dangerous situations when officers need added protection and the ability to safely gain entry into […]

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Gov. Ivey awards grant to bring jobs, commerce to Evergreen

March 2, 2023

MONTGOMERY— Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a $200,000 grant to provide new jobs, create commerce and improve public utility service in the city of Evergreen. The Community Development Block Grant will pave the way for the construction of a Hampton Inn hotel and Dollar General store by improving sewer services. Hampton Inn plans to hire […]

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Next online state surplus property auction starts March 4

March 2, 2023

MONTGOMERY — Laptops, office furniture, vehicles and more are among the lots up for bid in the next online state surplus property auction starting this Saturday. The Surplus Property Division of the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs is hosting the auction via GovDeals.com starting at 7:30 a.m. Saturday, March 4 with bidding running […]

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Gov. Ivey announces grant to improve sewer service in Berry

March 1, 2023

Gov. Kay Ivey has announced a $200,000 grant to help the town of Berry improve a public utility service and eliminate a potential health hazard. The town will use the funds from the Appalachian Regional Commission to replace damaged and dilapidated sewer lines in the downtown district. Town officials said sewage backups occur routinely in […]

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Gov. Ivey awards funds to assist low-income residents with water bills

February 24, 2023

MONTGOMERY — Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded $8.7 million to help low-income residents and households in Alabama with water costs. The grants from the Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program assist qualified applicants with residential water and wastewater costs. The funding is provided regionally through 18 community action agencies in the state and includes all 67 […]

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Gov. Ivey awards grant to bring business, jobs to Good Hope

February 23, 2023

MONTGOMERY— A $250,000 grant awarded by Gov. Kay Ivey to the city of Good Hope will provide new jobs while increasing commerce. The city will use Community Development Block Grant funds to provide infrastructure necessary for construction of a Love’s Travel Stop off Interstate 65 and Cullman County Road 222. The business, which will be […]

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Gov. Ivey awards grant to create jobs in Ashland; spur growth

February 23, 2023

MONTGOMERY— Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a $100,000 grant to provide new jobs and create new development in the city of Ashland and Clay County. The Community Development Block Grant to Ashland will provide infrastructure necessary for the construction of an oil changing business and carwash. The business will employ 10 people. City officials hope […]

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