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Gov. Ivey awards grants to help at-risk youth in central Alabama
MONTGOMERY— Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded grants totaling $166,321 to support programs that aim to prevent youth crime and recidivism in Jefferson, Shelby and St. Clair counties. The grants will support four programs that provide mentoring and counseling to youth and their parents who have been referred through the juvenile justice system with a goal […]
Gov. Ivey awards grant for training of law officers in east Alabama
MONTGOMERY — Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded an $88,172 grant to provide specialized training for law enforcement, correctional officers and first responders in Clay Coosa, Randolph and Talladega counties. The grant will help officials in those counties defuse volatile situations by recognizing signs of mental illnesses and other intellectual disabilities and taking appropriate action. “Our […]
Gov. Ivey awards grant for antibullying program in north Alabama
MONTGOMERY— Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a $100,163 grant to assist in creating an antibullying program that will serve Morgan and Lawrence counties. Grant funds will be used by the Mental Health Association in Morgan County to develop the Bullying and Cyberbullying Prevention program. The goal of the program is to educate elementary and middle […]
Gov. Ivey awards grant for Muscle Shoals Police equipment
MONTGOMERY— Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a $51,000 grant to assist the city of Muscle Shoals in purchasing new equipment for the Muscle Shoals Police Department. The grant funds will purchase 14 “Entry Kits” that will be used in potentially dangerous situations when officers need added protection and the ability to safely gain entry into […]
Kenneth W. Boswell, Director
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