Government — Page 36

MONTGOMERY — Collinsville, Haleyville, Guntersville and Cullman County are among 44 towns, cities and counties to share nearly $17.5 million for community development projects, Gov. Kay Ivey announced. The Community […]

MONTGOMERY — The Alabama Farmers Federation has endorsed Madison City Councilman Teddy Powell for Alabama House District 10, which covers portions of Huntsville, Madison and Madison County. “Teddy Powell is […]

HUNTSVILLE – After some debate, the issue of what to name the new city hall in the Rocket City was settled at the last regular meeting of the Huntsville City […]

MONTGOMERY — Gov. Kay Ivey has set Jan. 9 as the special primary election for the State Senate District 9 seat. The office was held by Clay Scofield, who resigned […]

Rep. Colvin announces candidacy for State Senate

ALBERTVILLE – State Rep. Brock Colvin announced today his candidacy to represent District 9 in the Alabama Senate. The seat became open when former Sen. Clay Scofield resigned Monday. Senate District […]

WASHINGTON – Farmers in more than a dozen North Alabama counties are eligible for U.S. Department of Agriculture emergency loan and disaster assistance programs, Sen. Tommy Tuberville announced. The programs will […]

MONTGOMERY – Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is growing by leaps and bounds across the state and right here in the Tennessee Valley. Since Gov. Kay Ivey kicked off the statewide […]

PISGAH – U.S. Rep. Dale Strong joined his staff Monday as they hosted mobile office hours in Jackson County. Mobile office hours allows residents to speak with the staff about […]

MONTGOMERY — There’s been quite a political shakeup in Montgomery with repercussions felt in the Tennessee Valley. In the wake of State Sen. Clay Scofield’s resignation Monday, State Rep. Wes […]

MONTGOMERY — What used to be a little country two-lane road in Limestone County has turned into a major artery – still with two lanes. And with the change, came […]

PISGAH — U.S. Rep. Dale Strong’s staff will be holding mobile office hours in Jackson County next week, the congressman announced. Staff members can assist constituents in Pisgah and the […]

HUNTSVILLE – The soon-to-be-abandoned Administrative Building that is home to Huntsville’s City Hall and its replacement still under construction were both topics at Thursday night’s regular meeting of the City […]

HUNTSVILLE — More access to public transportation and fresh, affordable food. More children’s services, including mentorship, play areas and a safer environment. Those are among suggestions made at recent community […]

MONTGOMERY – A day after the National Weather Service in Huntsville and the Alabama Forestry Commission issued Fire Alerts for north Alabama counties, additional restrictions were placed on all state […]

HUNTSVILLE – A study commissioned by Downtown Huntsville Inc. exposed market concerns that are now being addressed by the organization whose mission statement is to create a vibrant, diverse and […]

MONTGOMERY — The cities of Florence and Huntsville, along with Marshall County Home Place are among several state organizations that have been awarded more than $2.5 million by Gov. Kay […]

HUNTSVILLE – In an effort to represent the diverse population in his district, Huntsville City Councilman Bill Kling extended an invitation to the Hispanic community for an outreach event.  The […]

MONTGOMERY – Recognized as helping push the Tennessee Valley and the state onto the international business stage, Greg Canfield is stepping down as secretary of the Department of Commerce. He […]

MONTGOMERY — Several Tennessee Valley facilities will be able to save money by cutting energy usage, thanks to funding from the State Energy Program. Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded grants […]

MADISON – Forgive Lee Marshall, founder and CEO of the foster champion nonprofit Kids to Love, if the latest round in a fight with the state’s Department of Human Resources […]

BIRMINGHAM – Though Alabama is home to diverse industries and businesses, it is facing a labor force percentage below the national average. To address this disparity, the State Legislature created […]

HUNTSVILLE – A renovation project might not stir the imagination like the story of pioneer James Ditto entering a Tennessee River bend and happening upon the Chickasaw Old Fields, a […]

MONTGOMERY — Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth is calling on state leaders to focus on expanding Interstate 65 over other road projects in Alabama. Ainsworth, who has become one of the […]

FLORENCE – State Rep. Jamie Kiel remembers his days as a fledgling student in need of a “hand up” to chase his goal of a four-year college degree after graduating […]