Gov. Ivey announces grant to improve sewer services in Heflin

March 11, 2022

MONTGOMERY — Gov. Kay Ivey has announced a $200,000 grant to improve a basic service for the city of Heflin while also supporting new and existing businesses and bringing new jobs to the area. The funds from the Appalachian Regional Commission will be combined with a $500,000 Community Development Block Grant awarded in January by […]

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Gov. Ivey announces grant to improve sewer services in Red Bay

March 10, 2022

MONTGOMERY — Gov. Kay Ivey has announced a $200,000 grant to improve a major component of the Red Bay sewer system which will avoid a disruption in service and reduce a potential health risk. Funds from the Appalachian Regional Commission will enable the city to replace a 70-year-old major sewer line that serves much of […]

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ADECA names agency to assume long-term responsibility for Low-Income assistance programs in Jefferson County

March 1, 2022

MONTGOMERY – The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs announced today that the Community Action Agency of Northeast Alabama will assume long-term responsibility for managing three programs that assist low-income families and individuals in Jefferson County. The Community Action Agency of Northeast Alabama will assume responsibility for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program, the […]

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Gov. Ivey announces grant to upgrade Millport water system

February 25, 2022

MONTGOMERY — While no one can guarantee that the electricity won’t temporarily go out at some point in the town of Millport, residents will still be able to get a glass of water. Gov. Kay Ivey has announced a $170,380 grant that will provide emergency back-up power to enable the town’s water system to function […]

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Kenneth W. Boswell, Director

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