MONTGOMERY — Gov. Kay Ivey has announced a $1 million grant to the city of Lincoln to improve a key access road servicing several major industries in Talladega County McCaig Road is a desirable location for industry because it runs adjacent to Interstate 20. Improvements to McCaig Road through funds from the Appalachian Regional Commission […]
MONTGOMERY – Thousands of items, including office supplies, medical equipment, furniture, cars, trucks, and backhoes, will be up for bid in the state online surplus property auction that starts this Saturday. The Surplus Property Division of the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs will hold the auction from 7:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 27, to […]
MONTGOMERY — Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a $54,164 grant to the University of Alabama for a study to help pave the way for increased pedestrian safety in the state. “Whether riding on a bicycle or traveling on foot, Alabamians who choose to take non-vehicular means of getting to their destination should feel safe doing […]
MONTGOMERY — Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded nearly $5,000 to ensure the protection of state correctional officers. Funds awarded by Gov. Ivey to the Alabama Department of Corrections will provide body armor for correctional officers. “Much is required of our correctional officers who interact daily with prison inmates in order to keep Alabama’s prisons secure,” […]
MONTGOMERY — Gov. Kay Ivey has announced a $250,000 grant to replace major parts of the municipal water line in the town of Blountsville, including a section that is more than 80 years old. The grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission will enable the Blountsville Utilities Board to replace part of the water line along […]
MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey has announced a $500,000 grant for improvements at Cullman’s Depot Park as part of the city’s ongoing downtown revitalization plan. The city of Cullman will use the funds from the Appalachian Regional Commission to expand Depot Park from two to five acres using three acres of industrial property adjacent to […]
MONTGOMERY — A Shelby County-based animal shelter that takes in or arranges boarding for pets for those fleeing domestic violence situations is among eight organizations awarded funds from Gov. Kay Ivey. In total, the Governor awarded almost $3.35 million to assist victims statewide. The Humane Society of Shelby County in Columbiana was awarded $40,612 to […]
MONTGOMERY — Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded more than $2.4 million to ensure that victims of domestic violence and other abusive crimes can find safe housing and other essential elements to help them rebuild their lives. The grants to the 11 nonprofit agencies will assist victims of domestic violence, elder abuse and neglect, human trafficking […]
MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded $1.7 million in grants to help low-income Alabama residents achieve economic self-sufficiency. The Community Services Block Grants will be distributed to 18 community action agencies that serve families and individuals in counties throughout Alabama. “Sometimes people need a helping hand to lift themselves up when they are going […]
MONTGOMERY — Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded more than $2.7 million to help reduce sexual assault in Alabama and assist victims. The 13 grants covering all 67 Alabama counties will ensure victims can receive medical attention, counseling and support. Agencies receiving funds also assist law enforcement agencies in pursuing and prosecuting offenders. “Sexual assault is […]
