Gov. Ivey awards grant to preserve and bring jobs to Jasper

March 30, 2022

MONTGOMERY— A $300,000 grant awarded by Gov. Kay Ivey will help a Jasper lumber company boost production while creating 60 new jobs and preserving 90 existing ones. The city of Jasper will use the Community Development Block Grant to refurbish a railroad spur line to Jasper Lumber Co., increasing the 30-year-old company’s ability to sell […]

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Gov. Ivey awards grant for state prison drug rehabilitation program

March 29, 2022

MONTGOMERY — Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a $582,287 grant to the state Department of Corrections for a program aimed at helping inmates overcome drug addictions. The grant will enable drug counselors and program specialists to conduct a six-month program at seven prisons to assist inmates in breaking substance abuse habits. The volunteer program combines […]

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Gov. Ivey awards grant to upgrade state forensic equipment

March 28, 2022

MONTGOMERY — Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a $267,320 grant to help the state Department of Forensic Sciences keep up with the advancements in scientific evidence-gathering methods. The grant funds will enable the department to purchase new and upgraded forensic equipment to help Alabama law enforcement agencies solve crimes and prosecute offenders. “The work of […]

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Gov. Ivey awards $2.9 million to help weatherize homes of elderly, low-income residents

March 25, 2022

MONTGOMERY—Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded grants totaling $2.9 million to assist low-income and elderly Alabama residents with weatherizing their homes to lower energy costs. The grants support Alabama’s Weatherization Assistance Program which provides funds to improve the energy efficiency and safety of qualifying homes. Priority is given to people with disabilities, the elderly and low-income […]

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Gov. Ivey awards grant to Oneonta for urgent street repair need

March 16, 2022

MONTGOMERY— Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a $350,000 grant to assist the city of Oneonta with a critical need to repair a road damaged by a landslide that has left about 60 residents with limited access to their homes. The Community Development Block Grant funds will be combined with about $350,000 in local resources to […]

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Gov. Ivey announces grant to improve sewer services in Heflin

March 11, 2022

MONTGOMERY — Gov. Kay Ivey has announced a $200,000 grant to improve a basic service for the city of Heflin while also supporting new and existing businesses and bringing new jobs to the area. The funds from the Appalachian Regional Commission will be combined with a $500,000 Community Development Block Grant awarded in January by […]

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Gov. Ivey announces grant to improve sewer services in Red Bay

March 10, 2022

MONTGOMERY — Gov. Kay Ivey has announced a $200,000 grant to improve a major component of the Red Bay sewer system which will avoid a disruption in service and reduce a potential health risk. Funds from the Appalachian Regional Commission will enable the city to replace a 70-year-old major sewer line that serves much of […]

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ADECA names agency to assume long-term responsibility for Low-Income assistance programs in Jefferson County

March 1, 2022

MONTGOMERY – The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs announced today that the Community Action Agency of Northeast Alabama will assume long-term responsibility for managing three programs that assist low-income families and individuals in Jefferson County. The Community Action Agency of Northeast Alabama will assume responsibility for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program, the […]

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Gov. Ivey announces grant to upgrade Millport water system

February 25, 2022

MONTGOMERY — While no one can guarantee that the electricity won’t temporarily go out at some point in the town of Millport, residents will still be able to get a glass of water. Gov. Kay Ivey has announced a $170,380 grant that will provide emergency back-up power to enable the town’s water system to function […]

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