James “Big Daddy” Lawler, Pam Swanner, Lance LeFleur and Chris Blankenship look on as the Gov. Kay Ivey cuts the ribbon opening the T Pier at Roland Cooper State Park.
James “Big Daddy” Lawler, Pam Swanner, Lance LeFleur and Chris Blankenship look on as the Gov. Kay Ivey cuts the ribbon opening the T Pier at Roland Cooper State Park.
The new pier at Roland Cooper State Park is shaped like a “T,” but it may as well be shaped like a dollar sign.
At a ribbon cutting for the new pier on June 27, officials spoke about how the facility will promote tourism and boost the local economy by attracting more anglers and more fishing tournaments.
Alabama Black Belt Adventure Director Pam Swanner said the outdoor industry generates $1 billion in the Black Belt, supporting 24,000 jobs. “The outdoor industry is an economic development tool,” she said.
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...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR ALL OF CENTRAL ALABAMA
ON SATURDAY...
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 7 PM CDT
SATURDAY...
* WINDS...Northeast 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 18 percent.
* IMPACTS...The combination of a dry air mass and windy
conditions will result in critical fire weather conditions.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.
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