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Governor attends groundbreaking of Coastal Growers’ peanut processing plant

The new $87 million peanut processing plant will bring at least 150 jobs to Atmore.
March 16, 2021

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
September 24, 2020

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
September 23, 2020

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
September 23, 2020

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
September 21, 2020

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
February 3, 2020

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
December 30, 2019