BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, Oct. 5 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Alabama issued the following news release: The Department of Justice's Office of Justice Programs has recently announced new grant-funded resources and support for a variety of law enforcement, crime prevention, victim assistance, and emergency management programs across the Northern District of Alabama. United States Attorney Escalona stated, "These awards reflect the many ways that the Department of J  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Oct. 5 -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-St. Paul District issued the following news release: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, recently awarded an $18 million contract to G&G Steel, Inc., of Russellville, Alabama, for the fabrication of new miter gates at Lock and Dam 3, near Welch, Minnesota, and Lock and Dam 4, near Alma, Wisconsin. The original miter gates are from the 1930s. Over time, the gates have been damaged and distressed, which led to servi  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 5 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: GADSDEN, Ala. (October 4, 2024) - On October 15, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), with support from the Gadsden/Etowah County Emergency Management (EMA), will hold a public meeting to discuss cleanup activities for the Techtrix, Inc. Site in Gadsden, Alabama. Officials from the EPA and Gadsden/Etowah County will explain the cleanup and answer questions. WHO: EPA and Gadsden/Etowah   more

REDSTONE ARSENAL, Alabama, Oct. 5 -- The U.S. Army Contracting Command issued the following news: By Jon Micheal Connor, ASC Public Affairs ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL, Ill. - The Logistics Civil Augmentation Program Support Brigade, U.S. Army Reserve Sustainment Command, held a change of responsibility ceremony here Sept. 7 in Heritage Hall. The ceremony celebrated the tradition of incoming Command Sgt. Maj. Narda Grant receiving the brigade colors and taking on the role of senior enlisted leader of  more