Gov. Ivey awards grants to upgrade five law enforcement agencies

March 11, 2024

MONTGOMERY — Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded $627,110 to assist five police and sheriffs’ departments in upgrading or purchasing new equipment to improve public safety. The grants to police departments in Fort Payne, Cordova and Repton and sheriffs’ departments in Walker and Montgomery counties are designed to help those law enforcement agencies work more effectively […]

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Gov. Ivey announces grant to repair Winston County emergency communications

March 8, 2024

MONTGOMERY — An $82,500 grant will help Winston County’s emergency communications system to rebound from tornado damage a year ago, Gov. Kay Ivey announced. The grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission will assist the county in rebuilding the system’s communications tower in west Winston County after it was damaged during a storm in January 2023. […]

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Gov. Ivey announces grant to improve Maplesville sewer system

March 8, 2024

MONTGOMERY — Gov. Kay Ivey has announced a $500,000 grant to help the town of Maplesville expand and improve its sewer services. The grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission will enable the system to provide better service to existing and prospective customers and attract new businesses. The initiative will address the challenges associated with failing […]

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Gov. Ivey awards funds for Talladega County crime unit upgrades

March 7, 2024

MONTGOMERY — Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded more than $28,000 to focus on arresting and prosecuting those who commit domestic violence and sexual assault offenses in Talladega County. The funds from two grants will enable the investigative division of the 29th Judicial Circuit Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Crime Unit to successfully investigate and prosecute […]

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Gov. Ivey awards grants to support five agencies that assist abuse victims

March 6, 2024

MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded grants totaling $79,200 to five agencies that provide services to help victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. “These funds will support organizations that offer critical assistance to victims in their time of greatest need,” Gov Ivey said. “I commend the staff members of each of these agencies […]

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Gov. Ivey awards grant to combat contraband cell phones in correctional facilities

March 5, 2024

MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a $149,658 grant to the Alabama Department of Corrections for a program to address the proliferation of contraband cell phones in prisons and jails throughout the state. “Cell phones create a number of security concerns in correctional facilities and are often used to foster violence and enable criminal […]

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