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Gov. Bentley awards grant for advocate to assist abuse victims in Cullman, Winston counties

Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs · July 1, 2025

MONTGOMERY— Victims of domestic violence in Cullman and Winston counties will have access to specialized care and assistance with the help of a $10,238 grant awarded by Gov. Robert Bentley. The grant will help Victim Services of Cullman continue...

Governor awards grant to help abuse victims in Black Belt counties

Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs · July 1, 2025

MONTGOMERY— Gov. Robert Bentley has awarded a $27,802 grant to help a nonprofit organization in Selma maintain services to victims of sexual assault and domestic violence in Dallas, Greene, Marengo, Perry Sumter and Wilcox counties. The Selma and...

Gov. Bentley awards grant for support services to sexual assault victims in Russell County

Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs · July 1, 2025

MONTGOMERY— A Phenix City-based nonprofit organization will continue assisting sexual assault victims in Russell County with help from an $8,018 grant awarded by Gov. Robert Bentley. Crisis Center of Russell County will provide a 24-hour emergency...

Governor awards $51,533 to aid abuse victims in Wiregrass

Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs · July 1, 2025

MONTGOMERY— A Dothan-based nonprofit group will continue to help victims in nine counties recover from the trauma of domestic violence and sexual abuse with the help of a grant awarded by Gov. Robert Bentley. The $51,533 grant will help The House...

Gov. Ivey awards $30,000 for food assistance program in Marion, Winston counties

Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs · July 1, 2025

Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded $30,000 to support a food assistance program that helps elderly residents in Marion and Winston counties. The funding will help the Marion-Winston Counties Community Action Agency continue offering the program which...

Gov. Ivey awards grant to assist repairs at Blount County Children’s Center

Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs · July 1, 2025

MONTGOMERY -- Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a $50,885 grant to help make needed repairs to a specialized center in Blount County that works with children who have suffered from abuse. Grant funds will enable the center to make facility improvements...

Governor awards grant for law enforcement equipment in Slocomb

Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs · July 1, 2025

MONTGOMERY— Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a $4,690 grant to outfit a new Slocomb Police Department vehicle and add dash cameras to other patrol vehicles. The city of Slocomb will use grant funds to outfit a newly purchased patrol vehicle with...

Gov. Ivey awards funds for Corrections training and prevention program

Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs · July 1, 2025

MONTGOMERY— Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded an $84,643 grant to assist the state prison system in making the state’s correctional facilities safer. Funds will help the state Department of Corrections enforce its policy of zero tolerance involving sexual...

Gov. Ivey awards grant to increase school attendance in Dallas County schools

Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs · July 1, 2025

MONTGOMERY— A $50,000 grant awarded by Gov. Kay Ivey will help reduce absenteeism in schools and ensure that more Mobile County students obtain diplomas or GEDs. The grant will allow the Family Counseling Center of Mobile Inc. to continue or...

Gov. Ivey to assist Bullock County Sheriff’s Department with equipment purchase

Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs · July 1, 2025

MONTGOMERY—Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a $24,141 grant to help the Bullock County Commission purchase new and upgraded equipment for the county Sheriff’s Department. The county will purchase patrol laptop computers, ballistic vests and new duty...

Governor awards grants to help crime victims in the Wiregrass

Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs · July 1, 2025

MONTGOMERY— Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded two grants totaling $750,720 to support two nonprofit groups that help victims of crime in the Wiregrass area. A $560,000 grant to the House of Ruth will help victims of domestic violence, and a $190,720 grant...

Gov. Ivey awards grant to assist purchase of patrol vehicle for Russellville Police Department

Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs · July 1, 2025

MONTGOMERY—Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a $15,309 grant to help the city of Russellville purchase a replacement patrol vehicle. The city will use grant funds to help the Russellville Police Department replace an aged vehicle with a newer model. Over...

Gov. Ivey awards grant to help Andalusia resolve sewer problem and preserve local jobs

Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs · July 1, 2025

MONTGOMERY-- Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a $175,000 grant to help the city of Andalusia avert a potential health hazard while also preventing several businesses from closing or having to relocate. The Community Development Block Grants will enable...

Gov. Ivey awards grant to boost school attendance; reduce juvenile crime in Mobile County

Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs · July 1, 2025

MONTGOMERY— A $50,000 grant awarded by Gov. Kay Ivey will help reduce absenteeism in schools and ensure that more Mobile County students obtain diplomas or GEDs. The grant will allow the Family Counseling Center of Mobile Inc. to continue or...

Ivey awards funds for food assistance program in Marion and Winston counties

Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs · July 1, 2025

MONTGOMERY— Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded $30,000 to support a food assistance program that serves senior citizens, disabled individuals and households in need of emergency food. The funds to the Marion-Winston Community Action Agency will help the...

Stronger Messaging and a Sharper Value Proposition Drive Recovery of Brand Trust for Utilities

GlobeNewswire, Inc. · July 1, 2025

LIVONIA, Mich., July 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A new Cogent Syndicated report from Escalent finds that, for the first time since 2021, midyear utility Brand Trust has improved. As utilities work to strengthen their reputations and sharpen their...

Don-Allen Ruttenberg Advances Equity And Access Through Philanthropy And Purpose-Led Ventures

EIN Presswire · July 1, 2025

Entrepreneur and investor Don Ruttenberg channels business success into high-impact initiatives supporting youth development, wellness, and economic inclusion. LEEDS, AL, USA, AL, UNITED STATES, July 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Don-Allen...

Sipsey Farms Expands into Row Crop Farming with USDA and Technology-Driven Innovation

EIN Presswire · June 18, 2025

SIPSEY, AL, UNITED STATES, June 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Sipsey Farms, a Chandler Holdings company based on several hundred acres near Sipsey, Alabama, announces its strategic expansion into row crop farming. Already established in timber...

ServisFirst Bancshares, Inc. to Announce Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results July 21st

GlobeNewswire, Inc. · June 30, 2025

BIRMINGHAM, Ala., June 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ServisFirst Bancshares, Inc. (NYSE: SFBS) is scheduled to announce earnings and operating results for the quarter ended June 30, 2025 on July 21, 2025 at 4 p.m. ET. The news release will be...

Four States Join National Early Childhood and Business Advisory Council to Address Child Care Crisis

GlobeNewswire, Inc. · June 30, 2025

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...