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By Brandon K. Pierce Alabama Ledger Alabama Governor Kay Ivey recently announced that just over $3 million in state funds have been awarded to cities and counties for various road and bridge projects across Alabama. DeKalb County is one of the areas that will benefit from this round of state funds. According to state documents, $225,000 has been awarded to resurface Dilbeck Road from Church Avenue NW to SR-75 (0.5 miles) in Rainsville. “From day one of the Ivey Administration, I have made clear to the people of our state that improving Alabama’s roads and bridges is a top priority, and I am proud we continue delivering on that promise,” said Governor Ivey. “Our work is not done, and we will continue delivering results in all 67 of our counties.” This is the third round of state funding, and it includes 11 counties across the state. The counties receiving funding include: Baldwin, Clay, Chilton, Dale, DeKalb, Elmore, Jackson, Jefferson, Marion, Monroe and St. Clair. Of the awarded projects, cities and counties also contributed $1.37 million in local matching funds to bring the total dollar value to just over 4.4 million. All projects are required to move forward within one year of the awarding of funds. According to a news release, the funding is made available under the Alabama Department of Transportation’s Annual Grant Program created by the Rebuild Alabama Act. The Rebuild Alabama Act, overwhelmingly passed by the Legislature and signed by Governor Ivey in 2019, requires ALDOT to establish an annual program setting aside a minimum of $10 million off the top of the state’s share of gas tax revenue for local projects. Alabama has seen transformational progress in rebuilding the state’s infrastructure, which has made Governor Ivey known as the infrastructure governor. More than $15 million in state transportation funds have been awarded through the application-based program during the 2024 fiscal year. This is the first year ALDOT funded the Annual Grant Program above the minimum $10 million required under the Rebuild Alabama Act. DeKalb County Gets State Road Funding
The Youth Leadership Cherokee Class of 24-25 has been announced. The high school students and their schools include: Cherokee County Youth Leadership
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I'm Manny Martinez, and my journey to becoming a financial advisor has been shaped by resilience and a commitment to helping others. I started my career selling alarm systems door- to-door. It was a challenging experience, but it taught me the invaluable lessons about building relationships and truly listening to people's needs. Growing up in Mexico, I faced significant challenges that taught me the value of hard work and determination. My life was transformed after being adopted by a loving family in Maine, which allowed me to have stability and support as I was growing up. Those early experiences shaped who I am today and fueled my desire to help others navigate their own challenges. In high school, I found my passion for sports
I'm also actively involved in my local church, where I find joy in serving and connecting with my community. As a financial advisor in Boaz, AL, and surrounding areas, my clients are my top priority. I genuinely care about their financial well- being and strive to provide personalized strategies that align with their goals. I believe in the power of hard work and integrity, and I'm dedicated to being a trustworthy partner in their financial journey. If you're looking for someone who is not just a financial advisor, but a genuine partner in securing your financial future, I would love the opportunity to work with you. Together, we can create a roadmap to help you achieve your financial goals and live the life you envision.
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particularly basketball and I had the honor of leading my varsity team to two state championships. Memorable moments of teamwork and perseverance reinforced the importance of setting goals and working collaboratively to achieve them. Now, I live in Albertville, Alabama, with my incredible wife, Kayla, and our lively 5-year-old daughter, Lilyana. Family means so much to me and I cherish the time we spend together.
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ALUMINUM FORGING OPERATION TO CREATE JOBS ILJIN, a leading automotive and industrial bearings and chassis manufacturer, is investing nearly $100 million in a new operation in Auburn. The company’s new facility will employ about 160 people and will allow ILJIN to expand into the aluminum forging market. ILJIN supplies control arms, stabilizer links, ball joints and other components to major auto manufacturers. ILJIN has long used steel forging in its manufacturing processes. The new Auburn facility will expand the company’s capabilities, allowing it to begin producing forged aluminum control arms for several U.S. customers. This transition to aluminum will produce stronger and lighter components that result in safer, more reliable and more fuel-efficient vehicles. ILJIN will establish its new operation in an existing building in Auburn Technology Park North.
More than 300 people attended the Open House and Ribbon Cutting for Snead State Community College’s new Workforce and Career Institute held on Tuesday, Sept. 24. The group is representative of the support and teamwork that went into the development of the institute to meet the education and training needs of business and industry. Following the ribbon cutting ceremony, the Snead State Ambassadors led guests on a tour of the Workforce and Career Institute, during which they saw instructors and students at work in the classrooms and labs. The College Street Singers also performed before and after the ceremony. Those who participated in the ceremony were gifted with a unique commemorative coin designed by Snead State’s Machine Tool Technology Instructor Dewayne Harris and tooled by the Machine Tool students. SSCC Workforce and Career Institute Opens Photo Courtesy of Snead State Diane Pledger Insurance Agency
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