Governor attends groundbreaking of Coastal Growers’ peanut processing plant
The new $87 million peanut processing plant will bring at least 150 jobs to Atmore.
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Agriculture Department providing shelters for livestock evacuating due to Zeta
The Alabama A&M Agribition Center will open effective immediately for livestock that is being evacuated.
Agriculture Secretary Perdue to tour storm damage today
Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue will tour farms in South Alabama on Monday to see damages from Hurricane Sally.
SBA offers disaster assistance to businesses, residents affected by Hurricane Sally
Businesses and residents in Alabama counties designated as disaster areas after Hurricane Sally can now apply for low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration. Small Business Administration administrator Jovita Carranza issued a statement following the announcement of the presidential disaster declaration, which began Sept. 14. “The SBA is strongly committed to providing Alabama … Continued
Tuberville campaign: Democrats’ criticism on Hurricane Sally was false
Alabama Democratic Party executive Director Wade Perry last week released a statement criticizing GOP Senate nominee Tommy Tuberville for being silent on Hurricane Sally. In response, Tuberville’s campaign manager, Paul Shashy, slammed the ADP, saying that their statement was untrue. Shashy pointed to a recording from a radio interview with Jack Campbell on 93.1 FM … Continued
Resources are available to persons damaged by Hurricane Sally, Roby says
Hurricane Sally struck on the Alabama Gulf Coast as a category two hurricane on Sept. 16, but authorities, property owners and farmers are still assessing the damage. “As Hurricane Sally moved through Alabama last week, I remained in close communication with Governor Ivey’s office regarding recovery efforts, and she ensured us that the appropriate state … Continued
Governor surveys damage from Hurricane Sally
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey held press conferences in Gulf Shores and Dauphin Island after touring the storm damaged Alabama Gulf Coast, which was battered by Hurricane Sally last week. Three Alabama counties have been approved for individual and public assistance from FEMA. Baldwin, Mobile and Escambia counties were approved for both IA and PA. “When … Continued
Police Chiefs Association “wholeheartedly” supports Ivey’s prison plan
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey on Thursday announced the two developer teams that are to build the state’s three new mega prisons. Ivey said those prisons are to be located in Bibb, Elmore County and Escambia counties. The president of the Alabama Association of Police Chiefs Chief Patrick W. Mardis released a statement in support of … Continued
Pringle campaign announces grassroots leaders
Thursday, First Congressional District State Representative Chris Pringle, R-Mobile, announced a list of county grassroots leaders from across the district in support of his campaign. The team includes nearly 100 key leaders and growing. “I’m humbled by the support of so many local conservatives who have joined the movement to send ‘one of us’ to … Continued
USDA provides money to deal with wild hogs
In 2020, a three-year pilot project for feral swine control will start in select watersheds around Alabama. The U.S. Department of Agriculture Wildlife Services has received $3.7 million in funding to combat feral swine damage in Baldwin, Escambia, Geneva, Henry, Houston and Sumter counties. This money translates to 14 fulltime technicians who will work with … Continued