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Great American Media Announces 'An All-Star Salute to Lee Greenwood,' Streaming Exclusively on Great American Pure Flix
EIN Presswire
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July 2, 2025
Pure Flix PREMIUM™ Hosts 'Exclusive Conversations' Episode with Lee Greenwood, Thursday, July 3rd NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, July 2, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Great American Media announces "An All-Star Salute to Lee Greenwood" to stream...
Governor awards grant to buy equipment for Jacksonville State forensic lab
Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs
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July 1, 2025
Governor Robert Bentley has awarded a $34,179 grant to Jacksonville State University to upgrade technology used in the collection, documentation and preservation of crime-scene evidence. The JSU Center for Applied Forensics will use the grant to...
Governor announces grant to improve workforce readiness in three Alabama counties
Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs
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July 1, 2025
A $99,000 grant announced by Gov. Robert Bentley will improve the job readiness of students and employees in three Alabama counties. Funds from the Appalachian Regional Commission will enable Auburn University at Montgomery to develop a training...
Governor announces funds to help provide health-care screenings for children in seven counties
Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs
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July 1, 2025
A $135,000 grant announced by Gov. Robert Bentley will enable Alabama children in seven counties to continue to receive vital free health screenings that alert medical professionals of any serious issues and help students reach full potential in...
Governor Bentley announces grants to enhance recreation in Alabama
Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs
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July 1, 2025
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 public safety equipment grant to University of North Alabama
Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs
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July 1, 2025
MONTGOMERY— Gov. Robert Bentley has awarded a grant totaling more than $20,000 to improve community safety at the University of North Alabama (UNA). The Police and Community Safety Project at UNA will provide ballistic vests and other equipment...
Governor announces grant to help small towns and cities reach their potentials
Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs
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July 1, 2025
Gov. Robert Bentley has announced a $100,000 grant to provide the tools to help 18 Alabama cities excel and reach their potential Funds from the Appalachian Regional Commission will enable Alabama Communities of Excellence Inc. to continue to...
Governor awards grant for forensic equipment
Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs
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July 1, 2025
MONTGOMERY– Gov. Robert Bentley has awarded an $80,000 grant to help the Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences obtain laboratory supplies vital to completing criminal investigations. The department will purchase supplies in two categories:...
Governor awards grant to help ensure court officials understand dynamics of domestic violence, needs of victims
Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs
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July 1, 2025
MONTGOMERY— The Alabama Administrative Office of Courts has received a $106,313 grant from Gov. Robert Bentley to help ensure that court officials understand the dynamics of domestic violence cases and the needs of victims. The grant will enable...
Governor awards grants to help abuse victims in west Alabama
Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs
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July 1, 2025
MONTGOMERY— Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded four grants totaling $852,912 to serve victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and child abuse in west Alabama. The grants will help cover an array of services such as emergency shelter, counseling,...
Governor awards $300,000 to assist child abuse victims in northwest Alabama
Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs
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July 1, 2025
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...
Governor announces grant to strengthen workforce in west Alabama
Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs
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July 1, 2025
Advancement minded workers and out-of-school youth in six west Alabama counties will have the opportunity to obtain new skills and training to land them rewarding jobs in high-demand fields thanks to a $150,000 grant announced by Gov. Robert...
Governor Bentley announces ARC funds to repair Winfield sewer system
Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs
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July 1, 2025
Gov. Robert Bentley has announced a $94,483 grant to replace an outdated and deteriorating part of the Winfield city sewer system. The funds from the Appalachian Regional Commission will replace a 25-year-old sewer system lift station serving many...
Governor awards grant to help rural water systems identify and eliminate leaks
Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs
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July 1, 2025
MONTGOMERY— Gov. Robert Bentley has awarded a grant that will help Alabama’s rural water systems find and fix leaks that waste not only water, but also cost energy and revenue. The Alabama Rural Water Association will use the $15,000 grant for a...
Governor awards grants to support victim services statewide
Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs
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July 1, 2025
MONTGOMERY– Gov. Robert Bentley has awarded grants totaling $273,000 to two nonprofit agencies that support victims of sexual assault and domestic violence across the state. The grants of $136,500 each to the Alabama Coalition Against Rape and the...
Governor Ivey announces grant to make healthy foods available in various food deserts
Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs
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July 1, 2025
Many Alabamians who do not live close to a local grocery store may have the store come to them because of a $78,000 grant announced by Governor Kay Ivey. The Appalachian Regional Commission grant will fund the “Corner Market,” a rolling pantry...
Alabama receives $1.2 million in ARC POWER funds to assist impacted coal communities
Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs
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July 1, 2025
MONTGOMERY— Alabama has received $1.2 million in grant funds from the Appalachian Regional Commission’s Partnerships for Opportunity and Workforce and Economic Revitalization initiative to assist impacted coal communities. Governor Kay Ivey said...
Governor announces grant to expand ADPH telehealth services in 19 counties
Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs
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July 1, 2025
MONTGOMERY— Greater access to high-tech medical care is coming to 19 Alabama counties with the help of a $139,650 Appalachian Regional Commission grant announced by Gov. Kay Ivey. The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) will use the grant...
Governor Ivey announces grant to help Guntersville increase tourism
Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs
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July 1, 2025
MONTGOMERY—— A $74,825 grant announced by Gov. Kay Ivey will provide new signage for directions to area attractions for people visiting Guntersville and spur efforts for increased revenue and jobs for residents. Funds from the Appalachian Regional...
Governor awards $50,000 to help obtain justice for abuse victims in Fayette, Lamar and Pickens counties
Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs
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July 1, 2025
MONTGOMERY— Gov. Robert Bentley has awarded a $50,000 grant to support the operations of a unit dedicated to investigating and prosecuting abuse cases in three west Alabama counties. The 24th Judicial Circuit Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Unit...