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Governor awards grant for law enforcement equipment in Slocomb
Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs
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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
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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 to assist Bullock County Sheriff’s Department with equipment purchase
Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs
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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...
Gov. Ivey awards grant to assist purchase of patrol vehicle for Russellville Police Department
Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs
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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...
Governor awards grants to help crime victims in the Wiregrass
Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs
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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 boost school attendance; reduce juvenile crime in Mobile County
Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs
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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
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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.
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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...
Venezuelan National and U.S. Citizen Arrested for Sanctions Evasion and Smuggling in Scheme to Supply Venezuela’s State-Owned Steel Industry
The U.S. Attorney's Office District of Puerto Rico
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June 16, 2025
Note: View the criminal complaint. Juan Carlos Cairo-Padron, 56, of Huntsville, Texas, and Thomas Michael Fortinberry, 51, of Decatur, Alabama, were arrested on June 13, 2025 on a federal criminal complaint charging them with violating U.S....
Don-Allen Ruttenberg Advances Equity And Access Through Philanthropy And Purpose-Led Ventures
EIN Presswire
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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...
Proclamation for House District 63
Office of Alabama Governor
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June 16, 2025
The Office of Alabama Governor Kay Ivey
Writ of Election House District 63
Office of Alabama Governor
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June 16, 2025
The Office of Alabama Governor Kay Ivey
ServisFirst Bancshares, Inc. to Announce Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results July 21st
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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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.
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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...
W&T Announces Positive Court Finding Regarding Remaining Surety Provider Claims
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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June 30, 2025
HOUSTON, June 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- W&T Offshore, Inc. (NYSE: WTI) (“W&T” or the “Company”) today announced that U.S. Magistrate Judge Dena Palermo recommended denying two surety companies motions for preliminary injunction, through which...
Friedman Industries, Incorporated Joins Russell 2000® and Russell 3000® Indexes
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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June 30, 2025
Supports Friedman’s increased visibility in the capital markets and potential for increased trading volume Follows the Company’s transfer to Nasdaq listing in April 2025 Index inclusion effective June 30, 2025 LONGVIEW, Texas, June 30, 2025 (GLOBE...
Kim Gin Professional Solutions Recently Featured on Close Up Radio
EIN Presswire
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June 30, 2025
FAIRHOPE, AL, UNITED STATES, June 30, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- We’ve all become increasingly aware of the complexities of disaster management and the urgency of effective communication during crises. In this field, Kim Gin Professional...
US detains 130 Iranians
MENAFN
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June 29, 2025
(MENAFN) US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has detained 130 Iranian nationals in the past week amid growing fears of potential retaliation on American soil following recent US airstrikes on Iran, Fox News reports. The US, alongside...
HII Christens Guided Missile Destroyer Jeremiah Denton (DDG 129)
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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June 28, 2025
PASCAGOULA, Miss., June 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII (NYSE: HII) christened today the future USS Jeremiah Denton (DDG 129), the third Flight III Arleigh Burke-class destroyer to be built at the company’s Ingalls Shipbuilding division. The...
Southern Rock Icons LYNYRD SKYNYRD Celebrate 50 Years with ‘Live at The Ryman'
EIN Presswire
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June 27, 2025
The new live album and DVD features special guests Jelly Roll, John Osborne (Brothers Osborne), Brent Smith (Shinedown), Donnie Van Zant (.38 Special) and more NASHVILLE, TN, UNITED STATES, June 27, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Legendary southern...