Governor Kay Ivey

Dyson McLemore of Brilliant takes third place in state drawing contest

Dyson McLemore is shown with Alabama Governor Kay Ivey and his “2026 Governor’s Mansion Art Contest” winning entry, while Ivey holds his official certificate.

Dyson McLemore is shown with Alabama Governor Kay Ivey and his “2026 Governor’s Mansion Art Contest” winning entry, while Ivey holds his official certificate.

BRILLIANT — Dyson McLemore, age 9, a fourth-grader at Brilliant Elementary School, recently won third-place in a statewide drawing contest for fourth graders.

$2 million grant funding to benefit five county roads

An example of base failure on County Road 63 is shown here. Right: County Road 55 will be a main focus for improvements due to the deep rutting problems as shown here in this five-inch roadway depression. All road photos are courtesy of Marion County Engineer Chris Wilbanks.

An example of base failure on County Road 63 is shown here. Right: County Road 55 will be a main focus for improvements due to the deep rutting problems as shown here in this five-inch roadway depression. All road photos are courtesy of Marion County Engineer Chris Wilbanks.
HAMILTON — Governor Kay Ivey announced in a press release last month that more than $40 million in state transportation funding is being awarded to cities and counties for various road and bridge projects.
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