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Alabama must double down on career tech investment to meet workforce demand

Not every student wants or needs a four-year degree, but every student deserves a pathway to a successful, rewarding career.
April 2, 2026

Some Henry County stories

One of the really good guys in Alabama government took over the reigns as President of the Alabama Association of County Commissioners this summer. Henry County Probate Judge and County Commission Chairman, David Money, is an extremely outstanding and quality leader for his beloved Henry County.  He is revered by his folks in Abbeville, Headland … Continued
December 11, 2019

State of the art sawmill opens in Henry County

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey attended the official opening of Abbeville Fiber LLC, a state-of-the-art sawmill that will employ 115 people in Henry County once the facility is fully staffed. The $40 million investment is the largest economic development project in the county’s history, with $40 million invested to date. “What I have seen here today … Continued
September 3, 2019

Ivey to visit pre-K classrooms across the state

The Kay Ivey Inaugural Committee announced that as part of the governor’s efforts to promote children’s literacy throughout the inaugural festivities, Gov. Kay Ivey will be visiting First Class Pre-K classrooms across the state. On Jan. 8 through Jan. 11, the week prior to the inauguration, Ivey will be reading and distributing books to more … Continued
January 7, 2019

Neal McCoy will headline Kay Ivey’s Gulf Coast Inaugural Celebration

The Kay Ivey Inaugural Committee announced that two-time “Entertainer of the Year” award winner Neal McCoy will headline the Gulf Coast Inaugural Celebration on January 12. With 6 million records sold, platinum recording artist McCoy has released 34 singles, including Number One Hits No Doubt About It, You Gotta Love That, They’re Playing Our Song, … Continued
January 1, 2019

Ivey launches inaugural committee

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey officially launched the Inaugural Committee and announced Cathy Randall and Jimmy Rane as the Co-Chairs who will oversee the festivities surrounding the inauguration along with committee staff. “I am excited to officially launch the Inaugural Committee, which will be led by Dr. Cathy Randall and Jimmy Rane,” said Governor Ivey. “Cathy … Continued
November 16, 2018