Tuscaloosa Library And More Set To Benefit From Federal Funds

14 projects in West Alabama Democrat Congresswoman Terri Sewell's 7th Congressional District will split $9.5 million in federal funds. Five of those projects are in West Alabama. The funds were passed by Congress and signed into law as a part of the Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations process.

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The West Alabama funded projects include:

• $250,000 for the City of Tuscaloosa toward upgrades and renovations to the infrastructure of the Tuscaloosa Public Library.
• $500,000 to transform the Marion National Guard Armory, into a multi-purpose community center offering workforce development training, a temporary shelter for families during emergencies, and a community hub for the deployment and distribution of essential supplies.
• $1,015,000 for Rural Health Medical Program, Inc., RHMPI, to renovate the Uniontown Health Center by upgrading clinical equipment, labs, X-ray capabilities and IT systems, and by enhancing the roads and parking facilities around the center;
• $1,000,000 to construct a new joint police and volunteer fire station in Aliceville, helping first responders better serve the residents of Pickens County and West Alabama; and
• $750,000 for the Sumter County Commission for a new community center where residents of all ages can gather, connect and engage in activities that promote community empowerment and resilience.

The money had to make its way through the contentious budgeting process before final approval. Projects in Selma, Bessemer, Homewood, Pleasant Grove, Hueytown, Brighton and in Jefferson County were also included in the appropriations.

“I’m so proud to have secured $9.5 million for 14 community-driven projects that will make our district safer, stronger, and more prosperous,” Sewell said in a press release announcing the finalized funding. “These investments reflect the priorities I hear from families, local leaders, and small businesses every day—safer streets, better infrastructure, and more opportunity. I will keep fighting to bring resources back to our community and to ensure that every federal dollar works for the people I represent.”