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 grant to support vocational training for inmates through J.F. Ingram State Technical College

March 7, 2024

MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a $150,000 grant to J.F. Ingram State Technical College to provide career technical education to people who have been incarcerated. The college has partnered with the Alabama Department of Corrections and the Alabama Bureau of Pardons and Paroles for this program, which will serve students at state correctional […]

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Kenneth W. Boswell, Director

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