Gov. Ivey awards $180,000 to increase commerce, jobs in Dale County

July 17, 2024

MONTGOMERY— Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a $180,000 grant to bring a new industry and jobs to Dale County. The Community Development Block Grant will be used to provide infrastructure for Averitt Express to locate in the county and create 20 jobs. Averitt Express, a freight transportation company, plans to construct a 21,200-square-foot building on […]

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Gov. Ivey awards grant to fight sex trafficking in Alabama

July 10, 2024

MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a grant of nearly $200,000 to a non-profit organization that provides training to law enforcement on methods for combatting sex trafficking. Covenant Rescue Group is based in Jefferson County and offers its training to law enforcement agencies statewide. Its instructors are former law enforcement officers and special operations […]

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Gov. Ivey awards $500,000 for I-22 commerce project in Dora

July 3, 2024

MONTGOMERY— Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a $500,000 grant to bring new jobs to Dora while spurring additional commerce for the Walker County city. The Community Development Block Grant will be used to supply infrastructure needed for the construction of a Love’s Travel Stop and County Store at the intersection of Interstate 22 and Flat […]

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Gov. Ivey announces grant to replace rail bridge in north Alabama

July 2, 2024

MONTGOMERY — Gov. Kay Ivey has announced a $1 million grant to help a Madison County rail system upgrade and continue serving industrial clients in north Alabama. Funds from the Appalachian Regional Commission will assist the Huntsville and Madison County Railroad Authority in its plans to upgrade its rail services and improve the transportation of […]

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Gov. Ivey awards $150,000 for new commerce in Opp

July 2, 2024

MONTGOMERY— Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a $150,000 grant to create new commerce in the city of Opp. The Community Development Block Grant funds will be used to provide the infrastructure needed for Midstates Petroleum Co. to construct “Bobcat Den,” a combined fueling station and convenience store. The business, to be located at the intersection […]

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