Andalusia Health has announced that it will no longer permit visitors to its hospital, effective today at 5PM. It says it wants to help ensure the safety of its patients, providers, employees and community. The policy is in effect until further notice. It says some exceptions to the policy may apply, such as for pediatric patients, obstetric patients, outpatient surgery…
The Alabama Emergency Management Agency is asking Alabama News Network and other broadcasters to help spread the word that federal help may be available if you had damage during Hurricane Zeta. If your primary home is in Clarke, Dallas, Marengo, Mobile, Perry, Washington or Wilcox counties and you had damage from Hurricane Zeta, you are eligible to apply for FEMA…
The Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board is temporarily closing 41 ABC stores across the state, effective January 16. The board says it’s making the decision for the safety of employees and customers as the number of COVID-19 cases rises. “Closing some of our stores will provide the greatest amount of employee/customer protection, while ensuring maximum productivity and efficiency,” said ABC…
U.S. Rep. Barry Moore’s personal Twitter account was suspended following tweets he shared in the wake of the riot at the U.S. Capitol. He then deleted his account. It wasn’t immediately clear what led to the suspension, but the congressman for Alabama’s 2nd Congressional District tweeted, comments about the riots that seemed to minimize the violence. Moore’s chief of staff,…
Alabama Capitol in Montgomery, Alabama The FBI is warning of plans for armed protests at all 50 state capital cities and in Washington leading up to President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration. The warning comes just days after the bloodshed during last week’s deadly siege at the U.S. Capitol. MORE COVERAGE FROM ABC NEWS An internal FBI bulletin warned that, as of…
On January 13, Whataburger and the Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce will hold a groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate Montgomery’s new Whataburger at the future site of the restaurant at 6970 Eastchase Loop, scheduled to open in spring. During the event, Whataburger will also announce special collaborations with Alabama State University and the Montgomery Biscuits. Montgomery’s Southern charm and renowned food…
Andalusia police are searching two suspects in reference to the investigation into the Murder of 26-year-old Micah Spencer Coon. Police identified the suspects as Courtney Lee Porter, 29, and Tyquise Jamal Jenkins, 22. On November 16, 2020, police found Coon suffered from a gunshot wound. He died at the scene. On Friday, January 8, police arrested Brittany Head, 22, of…
Elmore County Superintendent Richard Dennis announced that two schools within the school system will go virtual. The school will go virtual for the remainder of the week of January 11-15. The schools transitioning to virtual are Coosada Elementary and Holtville Elementary. This comes due to an increased number of personnel quarantined and self-isolated. Dennis says the school will re-evaluate the…
On Monday, January 11, Governor Kay Ivey announced that the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) Aeronautics Bureau released the summary findings of the 2020 Statewide Airport Economic Impact Study. According to the study, Alabama’s system of 80 public airports are economic engines for their local communities and significant contributors to the overall state economy. “Our airports are a key asset…
The top academic officer at Auburn University is facing a no-confidence vote by faculty members this week over lingering dissatisfaction with his handling of class scheduling around the coronavirus pandemic. According to reports, the University Senate is scheduled to meet Tuesday to address complaints against Provost Bill Hardgrave. More than 500 faculty members met in a virtual gathering in November…
