Gov. Ivey announces grant for upgrades in Springville preserve

August 20, 2025

MONTGOMERY — Gov. Kay Ivey has announced a $335,837 grant to enhance a 422-acre wilderness preserve that promotes recreation and education in St. Clair County. The award to the city of Springville will help provide new amenities at the Big Canoe Creek Nature Preserve. The grant is being provided through the federal Recreational Trails Program. […]

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Gov. Kay Ivey announces grant for baseball field in Harpersville

August 19, 2025

MONTGOMERY – The town of Harpersville plans to build a new baseball field with help from a $150,000 grant announced by Gov. Kay Ivey. In addition to the baseball field, the Land and Water Conservation Fund grant will help pay for amenities associated with the field including lighting, a storage building, a batting cage and […]

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Gov. Ivey announces grant to enhance park in Tuscaloosa County

August 18, 2025

MONTGOMERY — Gov. Kay Ivey has announced a $50,000 grant to upgrade a park in Tuscaloosa County. The funds, supplied through the federal Land and Water Conservation Fund, will be used to provide lighting upgrades at Munny Sokol Park. “Parks should provide a safe and welcoming environment for residents and visitors to enjoy the outdoors,” […]

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