MONTGOMERY, Alabama, Dec. 13 -- The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs issued the following news release: Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded more than $46 million in grants to 18 community service agencies that provide emergency assistance to help low-income households cover the costs of staying warm during the winter and cool during the summer. "High energy bills can be an overwhelming burden for families that are already struggling to meet their basic needs," Gov. Ivey said. "These   more

MONTGOMERY, Alabama, Dec. 13 -- Gov. Kay Ivey, R-Alabama, issued the following news release on Dec. 12, 2023: Governor Kay Ivey and Governor Brian P. Kemp of Georgia announced today that they have reached an agreement with the United States Army Corps of Engineers expected to end a lawsuit brought by Alabama while assuring both states' citizens who live and work in the Mid- and Lower Chattahoochee River Basin of sufficient minimum water flows during times of drought. "This agreement is a win-w  more

AUBURN, Alabama, Dec. 13 (TNSres) -- Auburn University's College of Engineering issued the following news: By Joe McAdory Generating dynamic, high-energy pulse power is one thing. Doing so while keeping batteries cool and safe, however, has been another. Auburn University and IntraMicron Inc., a partnering engineering technology development company, showcased a revolutionary means to safely meet the extreme demands of pulse-power electrical systems tailored for next-generation defense mission  more

TROY, Alabama, Dec. 13 -- Troy University issued the following news: A trailblazing entrepreneurial program between the Alabama Department of Human Services, the Sorrell College of Business and the Small Business Development Center at Troy University has showcased the transformative potential of collaboration. Developed by SBDC TROY Director Juliana Bolivar and tailored exclusively for DHR clients eligible for the SNAP program, this 20-week self-employment training served 42 and is the only tr  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Dec. 13 -- Gov. Brian P. Kemp, R-Georgia, issued the following news release on Dec. 11, 2023: Governor Brian P. Kemp of Georgia and Governor Kay Ivey of Alabama announced today that they have reached an agreement with the United States Army Corps of Engineers expected to end a lawsuit brought by Alabama while assuring both states' citizens who live and work in the Mid- and Lower Chattahoochee River Basin of sufficient minimum water flows during times of drought. "This agreeme  more

TROY, Alabama, Dec. 13 -- Troy University issued the following news: A program that provides vital subsidized childcare service for student parents enrolled at Troy University's Alabama campuses will continue for the next four years thanks to a grant from the U.S. Department of Education. TROY's Child Care Access Means Parents in School (CCAMPIS) program has been awarded $500,000 a year over the next four years to continue the initiative, which seeks to establish high-quality, campus-based chi  more

HUNTSVILLE, Alabama, Dec. 13 -- Leidos, an information technology, engineering and science solutions and services company, issued the following news release: Leidos, a Fortune 500(R) science and technology company, announced the successful completion of the Lonestar tactical space support vehicle's on-orbit demonstration. Lonestar, a technology demonstrator designed to provide space-based situational awareness directly into the hands of the tactical warfighter, launched on July 1, 2022, from th  more

TROY, Alabama, Dec. 13 (TNSres) -- Troy University issued the following news: Troy University grant writers were recognized during the 32nd annual Sponsored Programs Grant Writers Luncheon held Dec. 6 in the Trojan Center Ballrooms. In the last year, TROY faculty and staff secured $32 million in grants with an additional $11 million still pending. The record-breaking total comes just months after TROY was reclassified as a doctoral institution by the Alabama Commission on Higher Education on S  more

TROY, Alabama, Dec. 13 -- Troy University issued the following news: The social sciences are essential to understanding and evolving our society. Whether studying our origins or analyzing trends in human behavior, social scientists provide critical insights into our world and lives. Under the umbrella of social sciences is a broad spectrum of disciplines, including anthropology, criminology, history, geography, political science, psychology and sociology. With such a range of disciplines, the   more

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, Dec. 13 -- Samford University issued the following news release: As previously reported (https://www.samford.edu/news/2023/12/Samford-announces-construction-of-new-residence-halls-and-additional-parking), the Board unanimously approved Samford Horizons, the university's new campus master plan that is based on the university's strategic plan, Fidelitas. The Board also endorsed a plan to proceed with the first phase of projects under Samford Horizons to include a new residenc  more