Gov. Ivey awards grant for program to combat distracted driving

October 10, 2024

MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded just over $200,000 to the Alabama Department of Public Health for a campaign to raise awareness of the dangers of distracted driving. The campaign aims to reduce the number of children killed in distracted driving incidents by 10 percent. The Department of Public Health will work with schools […]

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Governor awards $172,000 to SADD for safe driving program

October 8, 2024

MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded just over $172,000 for a program to encourage young people to practice safe driving on Alabama’s roads. Students Against Destructive Decisions Inc. will use the grant to fund the Addressing Mobility Safety with Alabama Teens Program. The goal of the program is to reach people under age 25 […]

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Gov. Ivey announces grant to revitalize Bridgeport park

September 30, 2024

MONTGOMERY — Gov. Kay Ivey has announced that the Charles Smith Park in Bridgeport will undergo a significant renovation thanks to a $499,894 grant from the federal Land and Water Conservation Fund. The grant will fund the first phase of the park’s revitalization, transforming the once vibrant, but now vacant park into a key recreational […]

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Gov. Ivey awards grant to help city of Linden restore water supply

September 30, 2024

MONTGOMERY— Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a $650,000 grant to help the city of Linden restabilize its water system and avert costly overruns. The city will use the Community Development Block Grant to construct a new water well after another main well began declining water production. As a result, the city’s utilities board has had […]

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Gov. Ivey announces grant for commercial development, jobs in Dora

September 9, 2024

MONTGOMERY — Gov. Kay Ivey has announced additional funding for a project that will increase commerce and produce jobs in Walker County. The $500,000 grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission will be used to provide infrastructure necessary for the construction of a Love’s Travel Stop and Country Store at the intersection of Interstate 22 and […]

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Gov. Ivey awards $200,000 to help two companies expand in Lineville

August 29, 2024

MONTGOMERY— A $200,000 grant awarded by Gov. Kay Ivey will pave the way for economic advancements in the city of Lineville and help create jobs. The Community Development Block Grant will be used to upgrade two city streets making it more feasible for two local companies to expand and together create 23 jobs. Integrity Cabinets, […]

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Gov. Ivey awards $175,000 for downtown Monroeville upgrade

August 28, 2024

MONTGOMERY— A part of downtown Monroeville is getting a facelift to prepare for new businesses that will bring new jobs thanks to a $175,000 grant awarded by Gov. Kay Ivey. The Community Development Block Grant will provide infrastructure necessary for renovations to several buildings. The buildings on the downtown square will be converted for use […]

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Gov. Ivey awards grant to assist rape victims statewide

August 26, 2024

MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded just over $875,000 to an agency that helps ensure rape victims receive care throughout the state of Alabama. The Alabama Coalition Against Rape will use the grant to support its 15 member agencies and provide training and technical assistance to first responders in rape and sexual assault cases. […]

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Alabama State Surplus Property online auction coming Aug. 17-25

August 15, 2024

MONTGOMERY – Hundreds of items of Alabama State Surplus Property will be up for bid in an online public auction Aug. 17-25 featuring used vehicles, computers, machinery, furniture and more. Surplus Property, a division of the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs, will hold the auction through the online bidding site GovDeals.com from 7:30 […]

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