Poarch Band of Creek Indians awards $250k to support seniors at local community center
At a press conference in Madison yesterday, the Poarch Band of Creek Indians announced it has awarded a $250,000 grant to Madison Visionary Partners. The funds will go toward construction of a new Madison Community Center senior wing. Melanie Thornton, executive director of Madison Visionary Partners (MVP), expressed her gratitude to the tribes and thanked […]
DeKalb County attorney sentenced to 20 years for stealing $250k from clients, some elderly
A former DeKalb County prosecutor who once hoped to become a judge will spend the next 20 years in prison. Teresa Darwin Phillips, 43, of Sylvania, was convicted of accessing, stealing and disbursing approximately $250,000 from multiple of her clients. Attorney General Steve Marshall announced the news on Monday. “Trust is the basis of the […]
1940s-era Blountsville water line receives $250K improvement grant
The city of Blountsville, Alabama, is set to undergo long-delayed upgrades to parts of the city's water system. Originally constructed in 1941, the water section was modernized as part of a $250,000 grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) to the Blountsville Public Facilities Commission, administered by the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs […]
