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Virus Outbreak and Alabama Child Care

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Human Resources said 63% of the state’s child care facilities are now open. Most of the 2,410 centers closed in the spring because of COVID-19. The department said in a news release that only 12% of child care providers were open for business in March because of the pandemic. The department said reopening…

Gulf State Park Pier Will Close for Renovation

The Gulf Shore Pier Park in Gulf Shores will be closed to visitors beginning May 11 through mid-July while the park begins a $2.4 million renovation project. The park will go through a major restoration that will modernize one of the Gulf Coast’s top attractions. The improvements include a new decking that is built with sustainably sourced Ipe (pronounced ee-pay)…