Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday joined state and national leaders, educators, healthcare professionals, philanthropists and local officials to break ground on the Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences (ASHS), marking a milestone for education and workforce development in rural West Alabama.

Governor Ivey has championed the creation of ASHS in the Legislature and its location in the rural West Alabama Black Belt.

“This school represents more than bricks and mortar,” Ivey said. “It is fresh potential for our young people and a milestone in addressing healthcare needs here in Alabama.”

The groundbreaking, held at the 10-acre campus site at 908 S. Cedar Avenue, drew representatives of the Alabama federal government delegation, a contingent of local and state stakeholders and special guest Kate

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