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Gov. Ivey awards $2.7 million to help domestic violence and sexual abuse victims in central Alabama
MONTGOMERY— Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded grants totaling $2.7 million to help nonprofit organizations in central Alabama provide support to victims of domestic violence and sexual abuse. The organizations offer services including 24-hour crisis...

Gov. Ivey awards for law enforcement equipment in west Alabama
MONTGOMERY— Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded nearly $136,000 in grants to assist six law enforcement agencies in Alabama’s Black Belt region to purchase equipment and improve public safety in their jurisdictions. Sheriff’s departments in Hale County,...

Governor awards grants to assist crime victims in southeast Alabama
MONTGOMERY— Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded grants totaling $646,513 to help nonprofit organizations in southeast Alabama continue supporting victims of crime and their families. The grant funds will help the organizations continue providing services...

Grant from Gov. Bentley to aid abuse victims in central Alabama
MONTGOMERY—Gov. Robert Bentley has awarded a $16,948 grant to help ensure that sexual assault victims in eight Alabama counties have access to professional care and services. The grant will help the Lighthouse Counseling Center in Montgomery...

Gov. Ivey awards grants to help young victims in west Alabama
MONTGOMERY— Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded grants totaling $408,654 to help nonprofit organizations in west Alabama provide support to child victims of physical and sexual abuse. The organizations offer services including counseling, referrals,...

Governor Bentley announces grants to enhance recreation in Alabama
Gov. Robert Bentley has announced $1.3 million in grants that will enhance recreation opportunities in Alabama. The awards, made through the federal Land and Water Conservation Fund, will enable nine cities, a county and a recreation board to...

Governor awards $300,000 to assist child abuse victims in northwest Alabama
MONTGOMERY— A northwest Alabama center that assists child abuse victims in six counties will continue to provide services with the help of a $300,000 grant awarded by Gov. Kay Ivey. The grant will help Cramer Children’s Center in Florence provide...

Gov. Ivey awards grants to help young victims in east Alabama
MONTGOMERY— Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded grants totaling $309,778 to help nonprofit organizations in east Alabama support child abuse victims. The organizations offer services to victims of physical and sexual abuse including counseling, referrals,...

Governor awards equipment grants to law enforcement agencies in east Alabama
MONTGOMERY— Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded nearly $93,000 in grants to assist four law enforcement agencies in east Alabama to purchase equipment and improve public safety in their jurisdictions. Receiving grants are the Valley and Lanett police...

Gov. Ivey awards grants to equip law enforcement agencies in northeast Alabama
MONTGOMERY— Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded grants totaling $117,188 to provide needed equipment upgrades for five law enforcement agencies in northeast Alabama. The funds will enable the agencies to purchase a variety of equipment from new patrol...

Governor awards grants to help central Alabama police departments buy new equipment
MONTGOMERY— Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded $72,000 in grants to help three police departments in central Alabama purchase new equipment and upgrades. The cities of Sylacauga, Pell City and Irondale will each use $24,000 grants to make the purchases....

Governor awards grants to equip law enforcement agencies in north Alabama
MONTGOMERY— Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded grants totaling $144,000 to upgrade equipment at six law enforcement agencies in north Alabama. The grants will enable police and sheriff’s departments to purchase vehicles, communications equipment and other...

Gov. Ivey awards law enforcement grants to several agencies in south-central Alabama
MONTGOMERY— Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded more than $143,000 in grants to assist six law enforcement agencies in south-central Alabama to purchase equipment and improve public safety in their jurisdictions. The governor awarded $24,000 each to the...

Gov. Ivey awards grants to equip police in south Alabama
MONTGOMERY— Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded grants totaling $46,326 to provide equipment for three police departments in south Alabama. A $14,596 grant to the city of Brewton will purchase Tasers for the police department. The town of Repton will use a...

Gov. Ivey awards grant to help Rainsville business expand, create jobs
MONTGOMERY— Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded an $80,000 grant to the city of Rainsville to widen a road leading into a local manufacturing plant which plans to expand and add 17 new jobs. Paragon Specialty Products is in the process of expanding its...

Four States Join National Early Childhood and Business Advisory Council to Address Child Care Crisis
WASHINGTON, D.C., June 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The national Early Childhood and Business Advisory Council (ECBAC) proudly announces the inclusion of Georgia, Nebraska, New Hampshire, and South Carolina as the newest members of its third...

Governor announces grant to expand Bevill State’s EMT training program in northwest Alabama
MONTGOMERY— Gov. Robert Bentley has announced an $81,200 Appalachian Regional Commission grant to help more students qualify for jobs as emergency medical technicians in Pickens, Fayette, Marion and Walker counties. Bevill State Community College...

Governor awards grant to help a Houston County business expand and create jobs
MONTGOMERY– A Dothan brewery will increase production and create seven new jobs with the help of a $69,468 Community Development Block Grant awarded by Gov. Robert Bentley. The grant to the Houston County Commission will help Folklore Brewing &...

Gov. Ivey awards $3.3 million to enhance recreation in Alabama
MONTGOMERY- Alabamians will soon have even more ways to enjoy the outdoors thanks to $3.3 million in grants awarded by Gov. Kay Ivey to expand recreational trails in several communities across the state. The 18 grants will help improve or...

Gov. Ivey awards grants to help north Alabama K-12 students access science and technology programs, computer equipment
MONTGOMERY— Gov. Kay Ivey announced $784,991 in Appalachian Regional Commission grants to support programs and purchase new equipment that will help students in six public school systems learn skills and technology needed for success in the...