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Gov. Ivey awards $2.7 million to help domestic violence and sexual abuse victims in central Alabama
MONTGOMERY— Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded grants totaling $2.7 million to help nonprofit organizations in central Alabama provide support to victims of domestic violence and sexual abuse. The organizations offer services including 24-hour crisis...

Governor awards $175,000 to support work of Alabama Coalition Against Domestic Violence
MONTGOMERY— A nonprofit organization will continue supporting domestic violence victims statewide with help from $175,000 awarded by Gov. Kay Ivey. The Alabama Coalition Against Domestic Violence, a nonprofit agency based in Montgomery, will use...

Governor awards grants to help abuse victims in west Alabama
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,...

Gov. Ivey awards grants to help north Alabama K-12 students access science and technology programs, computer equipment
MONTGOMERY— Gov. Kay Ivey announced $784,991 in Appalachian Regional Commission grants to support programs and purchase new equipment that will help students in six public school systems learn skills and technology needed for success in the...

Governor announces grant to expand Bevill State’s EMT training program in northwest Alabama
MONTGOMERY— Gov. Robert Bentley has announced an $81,200 Appalachian Regional Commission grant to help more students qualify for jobs as emergency medical technicians in Pickens, Fayette, Marion and Walker counties. Bevill State Community College...

Governor awards public safety equipment grant to University of North Alabama
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 strengthen workforce in west Alabama
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...

Secretary of State Wes Allen Delivers Summer Commencement Speech at Troy University
Wes Allen, Alabama’s Secretary of State, delivered the commencement speech to nearly 350 Troy University summer graduates on July 25, 2025 in his hometown of Troy, Alabama. Secretary Allen received his Master’s degree from Troy University, and his...

Phyllis D. Light of Rooted Herbalism and the Appalachian Center for Natural Health Recently Featured on Close Up Radio
ARAB, AL, UNITED STATES, July 28, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- It’s a pretty common scenario. Your head hurts, your stomach feels queasy, your muscles ache. In order to get through the day, you pop pills. Even though the pain goes away you still...

Tyler Mann Injury Law Launches Back-to-School Gift Card Giveaway
Alabama Law Firm to Award Ten $200 Amazon Gift Cards for School Shopping HUNTSVILLE, AL, UNITED STATES, July 23, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Tyler Mann Injury Law, a leading personal injury law firm serving North Alabama, is excited to announce...

‘Dancing Molecules’ Treatment Receives FDA Orphan Drug Designation
Regenerative spinal cord injury therapy repairs tissue, reverses paralysis in preclinical models A longitudinal spinal cord section treated with the most bioactive therapeutic scaffold. Regenerated axons (shown in red) regrew within the lesion. To...

Huntsville Architecture Firm Fuqua & Partners Joins McMillan Pazdan Smith
The acquisition represents a strategic growth investment in Alabama and southern Tennessee with a 10th studio office for Southeast-focused MPS. HUNTSVILLE, AL, UNITED STATES, July 24, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- McMillan Pazdan Smith Architecture...

Carlos Alexandre Rozwadowski Shares Leadership Insights Fueling Real Estate Growth in Columbus, GA
Carlos Alexandre Rozwadowski shares how leadership, mentorship, and tech integration are driving sustainable real estate growth in Columbus, Georgia. COLUMBUS, GA, UNITED STATES, July 28, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Carlos Alexandre Rozwadowski,...

W&T Offshore Announces Timing of Second Quarter 2025 Earnings Release and Conference Call
HOUSTON, July 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- W&T Offshore, Inc. (NYSE: WTI) (the “Company”) today announced the timing of its second quarter 2025 earnings release and conference call. The Company said it will issue its second quarter 2025 earnings...

Governor Ivey Announces 58 New First Class Pre-K Classrooms for the 2025-2026 School Year
MONTGOMERY — Governor Kay Ivey on Friday announced 58 new first class Pre-K classrooms for the 2025-2026 school year. The continued expansion of the state’s nationally recognized program in partnership with the Alabama Department of Early...

Gershman Mortgage Celebrates 70 Years of Trusted Lending - Imperial Branch Strengthens Regional Roots
Gershman Mortgage marks a milestone in 2025: 70 years of independent mortgage service, built on the pillars of integrity, personal care, and community focus. IMPERIAL, MO, UNITED STATES, July 21, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Gershman Mortgage...

Stacia Robinson of BeneChoice Companies LLC Shares Insights on Financial Systems for Scaling in HelloNation
What steps should a business take before deciding to grow? MONTGOMERY, AL, UNITED STATES, July 14, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- What steps should a business take before deciding to grow? HelloNation Magazine features advice from Stacia Robinson of...

Money Is Available for Personal Property Losses, Including Musical Instruments
Tennesseans love their music! So, it is good news that musicians and other residents who had damage or losses from April 2-24 severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding, may be eligible for FEMA assistance. Homeowners and renters...

Hype Boss Launches Small Business Division to Offer Strategic, Affordable Marketing for Local Brands
New division delivers strategic marketing, content creation, and digital support to help local businesses grow and stand out in a competitive online space. JUPITER, FL, UNITED STATES, July 25, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Hype Boss, a rapidly...

Leading Utilities Stand Out by Delivering on Promises and Building Business Customer Engagement
LIVONIA, Mich., July 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Strong gains in business customer engagement point to a turning tide in utility-customer relationships, with brand trust on the rise thanks to improved communication, targeted outreach and tangible...