Gov. Ivey announces ARC award to help bring jobs to Macon County

May 8, 2024

MONTGOMERY — A $500,000 grant announced by Gov. Kay Ivey will further help lead to hundreds of imminent and future jobs in Macon County. Funds from the Appalachian Regional Commission will be combined with a $250,000 Community Development Block Grant, awarded last year by Gov. Ivey, to construct a needed entrance to Regional East Alabama […]

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Gov. Ivey announces grant to repair industrial road in Glencoe

May 6, 2024

MONTGOMERY — Gov. Kay Ivey has announced a $500,000 grant to assist the city of Glencoe with improving traffic safety while also helping local industries retain jobs. Funds from the Appalachian Regional Commission will be used to make major road improvements along Websters Chapel Road. Three industries along with several private residences rely on the […]

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Gov. Ivey announces grant to upgrade Fort Payne water lines

May 3, 2024

MONTGOMERY — Gov. Kay Ivey has announced a $1 million grant to help Fort Payne improve a public service and eliminate a potential health hazard in the city’s downtown. Funds from the Appalachian Regional Commission will enable the Water Works Board of the City of Fort Payne to replace old and undersized water lines primarily […]

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