MONTGOMERY— Gov. Robert Bentley has awarded a $19,500 grant to assist a program in Sylacauga in its efforts to prevent youth violence and substance abuse through education. The Sylacauga City School System is using the grant to offer the Pathways Program …
MONTGOMERY— Gov. Robert Bentley has awarded a $75,000 grant to help the Bessemer Police Department establish a new juvenile delinquency prevention program. The Marvel City Youth Program is set to help 75 youth offenders engage in activities that will …
MONTGOMERY— Gov. Robert Bentley has awarded a $57,643 grant to support a nonprofit agency that assists domestic violence victims in Cherokee, Marshall and DeKalb counties. The grant will support emergency shelter and other services provided by the Marshall …
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 Blackbelt …
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 for first …
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 offering …
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 hotline, …
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 Alabama …
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 of Ruth …
Talladega County youth who are at risk of engaging in illegal or criminal activities will receive some needed guidance thanks to a $19,500 grant awarded by Gov. Robert Bentley. Funds will enable the Talladega County school system to join forces with the …
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 …
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 the AOC to …
MONTGOMERY– Gov. Robert Bentley has awarded grants totaling $1,415 to the city of Red Bay to purchase equipment for its police department. The funds will purchase Tasers, providing officers with a less than lethal option to subdue uncooperative suspects …
MONTGOMERY– Gov. Robert Bentley has awarded grants totaling $13,455 to the Walker County Commission to fund new equipment for the Sheriff’s Office. The grants will purchase a new console and radios for the dispatch center. County officials say that the …
MONTGOMERY— A $2,971 grant awarded by Gov. Robert Bentley will help the Washington County Sheriff’s Office purchase a variety of new equipment. The Sheriff’s Office will use the up-to-date equipment in a new center to help deputies fulfill training and …
MONTGOMERY – Gov. Robert Bentley has awarded a $125,000 grant to the Alabama Office of Prosecution Services to support an innovative partnership to reduce Calhoun County’s crime rate through community policing. The Office of Prosecution Services, the …
MONTGOMERY—Gov. Robert Bentley has awarded a $16,948 grant to help ensure that sexual assault victims in eight Alabama counties have access to professional care and services. The grant will help the Lighthouse Counseling Center in Montgomery assist …
Medium and small law enforcement agencies in Alabama will obtain additional training in forensics and evidence collecting methods thanks to a $29,510 grant awarded by Gov. Robert Bentley. Jacksonville State University’s Center for Applied Forensics will …
MONTGOMERY--Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs Director Jim Byard, Jr. on Friday released the impact of the America First federal budget on the programs that the agency administers. At this point, there are seven programs managed by ADECA …
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 …
