Public Housing

Jobs Plus grant program aims to break down barriers in Selma

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From the West Alabama Newsroom– A new $2.3 million dollar grant program in Selma is providing employment and education assistance to people in public housing. The Jobs Plus program aims to help break down the barriers that prevent people from becoming self-sufficient. The program offers up to four years of childcare, transportation and other assistance — to help residents go…

Burglary Suspect Dies in Montgomery

Police Dog apprehended suspect.
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Montgomery Police have released a statement about the death of a burglary suspect on Cresta Circle in the Smiley Court Public Housing Development early today.   “The Montgomery Police Department responded to a burglary-in-progress call at about 2:30 a.m. today in the 3800 block of Cresta Circle. Upon MPD’s arrival at the scene it appeared that the suspect was inside…