MONTGOMERY, Alabama, Nov. 19 -- The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs issued the following news release: Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded 11 grants totaling more than $2.4 million to agencies that provide professional assistance to child abuse victims in 15 north Alabama counties. "Child abuse unfortunately continues to be a crime that affects too many Alabama children and families," Gov. Ivey said. "I will continue to support those who are working to help victims. I commend these   more