EDA announces federal investment award to dredge the Port of Epes Industrial Park
The grant will be matched with $540,000 in local funds and is expected to create 85 jobs and generate $175 million in private investment.
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Alabama Democratic Conference endorses Michael Bloomberg for president
On Tuesday, the Alabama Democratic Conference released its March 3 endorsements. The ADC has endorsed New York City billionaire Mayor Michael Bloomberg. Joe L. Reed is the Chairman of the ADC and the Vice Chair for Minority Affairs of the Alabama Democratic Party. Reed said of Bloomberg, “He has shown a keen interest in the … 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
Sewell announces $3.6 million grant award to UWA
Rep. Terri Sewell, D-Alabama, has announced the U.S. Department of Labor has awarded nearly $3.6 million to the University of West Alabama to support of rural economic revitalization and workforce development. This recent $3,598,408 grant was awarded by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration through the Workforce Opportunity for Rural Communities (WORC) … Continued
DA Greg Griggers shot in Demopolis
The District Attorney for Marengo, Greene and Sumter Counties, Greg Griggers, was ambushed outside of his Demopolis office by a suspect Thursday. The attempted assassin was killed by law enforcement according to Demopolis Police Chief Tommie Reese. Griggers is the DA for Judicial Circuit 17 District Attorney. Authorities are reporting that Griggers was ambushed as … Continued