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The Glen Allen Town Council met on Tuesday, July 11 at the town’s community center. All council members were in attendance, with the exception of Councilman Joel Isham.

Gov. Kay Ivey announced the awarding of nearly $96,000 in grants to improve public safety in four jurisdictions in northwest Alabama. The grants to police departments in Russellville, Fayette, Cordova, and a grant to the Lamar County Sheriff’s Office will be used to purchase equipment for those agencies.

Gov. Kay Ivey has announced a $200,000 grant to help the town of Berry improve a public utility service and eliminate a potential health hazard. The town will use the funds from the Appalachian Regional Commission to replace damaged and dilapidated sewer lines in the downtown business district.

The City of Fayette will receive a grant in the amount of $24,545 to purchase equipment to begin a cardboard recycling program.

Governor Kay Ivey announced on Monday, Oct. 25 a $700,000 Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) grant to help upgrade public water and wastewater infrastructure in the city of Fayette. Fayette will install four valves and a telemetry system in the water system to enable the southeastern part of the city to better meet growing demand in the area.

Governor Kay Ivey and the Alabama Department of Transportation announced on Monday, Sept. 20 that $2.08 million in special “Rebuild Alabama” grants have been awarded throughout the state. The City of Fayette. and Fayette County received $250,000 during this special grant allocation for the paving of 25th St. NE and McConnell Loop, beginning at Hwy. 171 near Bevill and concluding back at Hwy 171 north of Walmart.

Fayette County was awarded a $300,000 Community Development Grant last week that will be used to help construct a new medical clinic. The grant was applied for through the Fayette County Commission, and the funds were awarded from the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act.

Governor Kay Ivey awarded a $20,000 Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) grant to establish a building operator certification program at Bevill State Community College in Jasper. The building operator certificate training is geared toward people who manage and maintain equipment in commercial buildings, including heating and air systems, and lighting.

Senator Greg Reed (R-Jasper) announced last week that legislation he sponsored with Rep. Kyle South (R-Fayette) to extend the coal severance tax, which will generate millions of dollars for his district, was signed into law by the governor. Greg Reed, along with Representative South, Winston County Commission Chairman Roger Hayes, Fayette County Probate Judge Mike Freeman and Walker County Industrial Development Authority Chairman Bob Reed released the following statements on this important community support.

The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) announced the approval of a grant in the amount of $355,858 to the The University of Alabama for the Recovery Ecosystem For Substance Use Prevention And Treatment Through Community Reintegration And Employment Support For Alabamians (RESTORE Alabama). At least 36 workers/trainees will obtain employment and at least four of the businesses contacted will hire program participants.