Next online state surplus property auction starts March 4

March 2, 2023

MONTGOMERY — Laptops, office furniture, vehicles and more are among the lots up for bid in the next online state surplus property auction starting this Saturday. The Surplus Property Division of the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs is hosting the auction via GovDeals.com starting at 7:30 a.m. Saturday, March 4 with bidding running […]

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Gov. Ivey announces grant to improve sewer service in Berry

March 1, 2023

Gov. Kay Ivey has announced a $200,000 grant to help the town of Berry improve a public utility service and eliminate a potential health hazard. The town will use the funds from the Appalachian Regional Commission to replace damaged and dilapidated sewer lines in the downtown district. Town officials said sewage backups occur routinely in […]

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Gov. Ivey awards funds to assist low-income residents with water bills

February 24, 2023

MONTGOMERY — Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded $8.7 million to help low-income residents and households in Alabama with water costs. The grants from the Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program assist qualified applicants with residential water and wastewater costs. The funding is provided regionally through 18 community action agencies in the state and includes all 67 […]

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Gov. Ivey awards grant to bring business, jobs to Good Hope

February 23, 2023

MONTGOMERY— A $250,000 grant awarded by Gov. Kay Ivey to the city of Good Hope will provide new jobs while increasing commerce. The city will use Community Development Block Grant funds to provide infrastructure necessary for construction of a Love’s Travel Stop off Interstate 65 and Cullman County Road 222. The business, which will be […]

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Kenneth W. Boswell, Director

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