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Alabama receives $1.2 million in ARC POWER funds to assist impacted coal communities
Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs
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July 1, 2025
MONTGOMERY— Alabama has received $1.2 million in grant funds from the Appalachian Regional Commission’s Partnerships for Opportunity and Workforce and Economic Revitalization initiative to assist impacted coal communities. Governor Kay Ivey said...
12 south Alabama counties added to Drought Emergency status in latest Alabama Drought Declaration Advisory
Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs
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July 1, 2025
MONTGOMERY— An additional 12 counties in south Alabama have been placed under Drought Emergency status in the latest Alabama Drought Declaration issued this afternoon. The declaration comes following the latest meeting of the Alabama Drought...
Governor announces grant to improve workforce readiness in three Alabama counties
Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs
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July 1, 2025
A $99,000 grant announced by Gov. Robert Bentley will improve the job readiness of students and employees in three Alabama counties. Funds from the Appalachian Regional Commission will enable Auburn University at Montgomery to develop a training...
Gov. Ivey announces grant to provide assistance to upstart companies, entrepreneurs
Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs
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July 1, 2025
MONTGOMERY— An Alabama program has been awarded $148,862 to continue helping startup companies and entrepreneurs succeed and create jobs for Alabamians, Gov. Kay Ivey announced. The grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission will support the...
Volkswagen settlement provides $25.5 million for projects to reduce vehicle emissions in Alabama
Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs
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July 1, 2025
ADECA to hold listening sessions for mitigation plan MONTGOMERY— The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs will conduct five public listening sessions to determine how the state’s portion of a federal settlement with Volkswagen...
Gov. Ivey announces grants for job training in north Alabama
Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs
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July 1, 2025
MONTGOMERY— Three job training programs will provide new opportunities for students in north Alabama to prepare for careers thanks to Appalachian Regional Commission grants totaling $373,348 announced by Gov. Kay Ivey. The grants to Snead State...
Governor announces grant to expand Bevill State’s EMT training program in northwest Alabama
Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs
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July 1, 2025
MONTGOMERY— Gov. Robert Bentley has announced an $81,200 Appalachian Regional Commission grant to help more students qualify for jobs as emergency medical technicians in Pickens, Fayette, Marion and Walker counties. Bevill State Community College...
Gov. Ivey awards $3.3 million to enhance recreation in Alabama
Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs
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July 1, 2025
MONTGOMERY- Alabamians will soon have even more ways to enjoy the outdoors thanks to $3.3 million in grants awarded by Gov. Kay Ivey to expand recreational trails in several communities across the state. The 18 grants will help improve or...
Cutstone Company Rolls Out Dual Summer Countertop Sale: Granite and Quartz Packages Now Available
EIN Presswire
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June 30, 2025
Alabaster-based countertop fabricator and installer launches summer granite and quartz packages with full installation and local showroom support. ALABASTER, AL, UNITED STATES, June 30, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Cutstone Company, a trusted name...
Friedman Industries, Incorporated Joins Russell 2000® and Russell 3000® Indexes
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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June 30, 2025
Supports Friedman’s increased visibility in the capital markets and potential for increased trading volume Follows the Company’s transfer to Nasdaq listing in April 2025 Index inclusion effective June 30, 2025 LONGVIEW, Texas, June 30, 2025 (GLOBE...
The Ensign Group Purchases Skilled Nursing Facility in Texas
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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July 2, 2025
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, Calif., July 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Ensign Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: ENSG), the parent company of the Ensign™ group of companies, which invest in and provide skilled nursing and senior living services, physical,...
The Ensign Group Continues Growth in Idaho
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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July 2, 2025
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, Calif., July 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Ensign Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: ENSG), the parent company of the Ensign™ group of companies, which invest in and provide skilled nursing and senior living services, physical,...
UMH PROPERTIES, INC. SECOND QUARTER 2025 OPERATIONS UPDATE
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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July 2, 2025
FREEHOLD, NJ, July 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UMH Properties, Inc. (NYSE: UMH) (TASE: UMH), a real estate investment trust (REIT) specializing in the ownership and operation of manufactured home communities, is providing investors with an update...
Great American Media Announces 'An All-Star Salute to Lee Greenwood,' Streaming Exclusively on Great American Pure Flix
EIN Presswire
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July 2, 2025
Pure Flix PREMIUM™ Hosts 'Exclusive Conversations' Episode with Lee Greenwood, Thursday, July 3rd NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, July 2, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Great American Media announces "An All-Star Salute to Lee Greenwood" to stream...
Governor Ivey Announces $23.2 Million in SEEDS Grants to Boost Alabama’s Economic Growth
Office of Alabama Governor
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June 24, 2025
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday announced that applications for the third round of Alabama’s Site Evaluation and Economic Development Strategy (SEEDS) grant program will open on July 1, 2025, with a total of $23.2 million available to...
Treasures from history's most important cultures star in Artemis Fine Arts' June 27 online auction
EIN Presswire
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June 23, 2025
Featured: Circa 6th-5th century BCE Greek Corinthian helmet, Roman 'leaping hound' mosaic panel, Khmer stele depicting reclining Ganesha, Egyptian gold jewelry BOULDER, CO, UNITED STATES, June 23, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Artemis Fine Arts,...
DonutNV Franchisee Combines Entrepreneurial Spirit and Community Focus in North Alabama
EIN Presswire
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June 23, 2025
ATHENS, AL, UNITED STATES, June 23, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- DonutNV is proud to welcome a new franchisee to the family. Josh and Cindy Garrett are passionate entrepreneurs embarking on an exciting journey to bring delicious treats and...
Serina Therapeutics Announces Date for 2025 Annual Stockholders Meeting
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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July 1, 2025
HUNTSVILLE, July 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Serina Therapeutics, Inc. (“Serina”) (NYSE American: SER), a clinical-stage biotechnology company, today announced that its Board of Directors has established November 7, 2025, as the date of its 2025...
Don Ruttenberg’s Birmingham Premier League Sets the Bar For Competitive & Inclusive Adult Soccer In Alabama
EIN Presswire
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June 19, 2025
Led by Don-Allen Ruttenberg and with over 500 players, BPL continues to provide a stable, year-round platform for adult soccer in Mountain Brook, Alabama. BIRMINGHAM, AL, UNITED STATES, June 19, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Birmingham Premier...
Hawkins, Inc. Expands Water Treatment Footprint with Acquisition of PhillTech, LLC
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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July 1, 2025
ROSEVILLE, Minn., July 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hawkins, Inc. (Nasdaq: HWKN), a leading water treatment and specialty ingredients company, has completed the acquisition of PhillTech, LLC. PhillTech, located in Alabama, manufactures and...