MONTGOMERY – High school student-athletes have become a political football regarding eligibllity under the state’s CHOOSE Act. To that end, Gov. Kay Ivey and House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter (R-Rainsville) are seeking an […]

MONTGOMERY – An off-road park in Cullman County that was the first of its kind in the state, will see upgrades thanks to a Recreational Trails Program grant, Gov. Kay […]

WATERLOO — A popular Lauderdale County park is getting an upgrade thanks to a $369,425 grant, Gov. Kay Ivey has announced. The Lauderdale County Commission will use the funds to […]

SHEFFIELD — A $500,000 grant to improve sewer infrastructure in Colbert County will lead to dozens of jobs, according to the governor’s office. The grant to the city of Sheffield […]

RAINSVILLE – When it comes to emergencies, they know no boundaries, lines or time. To help help the Rainsville Police Department to more quickly respond to emergencies and seamlessly communicate […]

GADSDEN — A generational greenway project in Gadsden has received a major financial boost with the awarding of a $3 million federal grant. Gov. Kay Ivey announced the award which […]

CULLMAN — To help “breathe new life into a park,” the city of Cullman was awarded a  $500,000 grant to provide upgrades at East Side Park, the former Lions Club […]

MONTGOMERY – Longtime Marshall County resident and law enforcement official John Young has been appointed chairman of the Marshall County Commission, Gov. Kay Ivey announced today. “A 50-year resident of Marshall […]

TRINITY — A beloved community playground in the Morgan County town of Trinity will see new life soon, thanks to a federal grant. The $148,111 grant from the federal Land […]

HUNTSVILLE – To bring the music industry in tune with other entertainment industries in the state, Gov. Kay Ivey signed legislation last week that updates Alabama’s Entertainment Industry Incentive Act […]

HAMILTON — Economic development projects in Hamilton and Cullman are among 15 statewide to share more than $25.9 million in Growing Alabama funding, Gov. Kay Ivey announced. Ivey made the […]

FAIRVIEW – This small Cullman County town’s business aspirations can be explained in three words: “More. More. More.” The town of Fairview was recently awarded a $144,500 grant to help […]

MONTGOMERY – Road projects in Boaz, Hackleburg, and Red Bay are among 12 road projects across Alabama in sharing more than $3.7 million in state funding awarded to cities and […]

MONTGOMERY — Turning on the tap to fill a glass with water is a given. Unless you’re one of the thousands of residents in west Lauderdale County who have been […]

MONTGOMERY – It’s a new day and a new career for Hal Nash. The former chief corrections deputy with the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office is now the chair of the […]

MONTGOMERY – “Alabama stands with Texas – and we’re not letting up.” Those are the words from Gov. Kay Ivey as she announced additional Alabama firefighters have been deployed to […]

MONTGOMERY – The first day of school is just a few weeks away and that means it’s time for school supplies. And, to help save money on those purchases, the […]

MONTGOMERY – With the deadly flooding in Texas and its direct impact on two Alabama families on her mind, Gov. Kay Ivey announced today the state is sending a search […]

MONTGOMERY – A Jackson County law enforcement official has been named to chair the Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles, Gov. Kay Ivey announced. Hal Nash, chief corrections deputy with […]

MONTGOMERY — With industries ranging from automotive and aerospace to metals and kitchen appliances, manufacturing accounts for nearly 16% of Alabama’s gross domestic product, with economic output exceeding $50 billion […]

MONTGOMERY — The state’s education savings accounts are funded and available for the 2025-2026 school year, Gov. Kay Ivey announced today. The ESAs were established by the state’s CHOOSE Act […]

ATHENS — The city of Athens has received a state grant to help grow its retail base and sales taxes, Mayor Ronnie Marks announced. Gov. Kay Ivey notified Marks today […]

MONTGOMERY – Communities looking for opportunities of economic development should apply for grants through the state’s Site Evaluation and Economic Development Strategy (SEEDS) program. Applications for the third round will […]

MONTGOMERY – On the first official day of summer, Gov. Kay Ivey invited Alabama students to join her third annual Summer Reading Challenge. “Our students have earned a well-deserved summer break, but […]