JCPenney has released a list of 154 stores it plans to close as part of its Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The JCPenney in Andalusia is one of four stores in Alabama on the list. A court hearing is planned for June 11 in bankruptcy court in Texas. If a judge approves the plan, the closings could start immediately. According…
Carver High School (Montgomery) is among the first few MPS schools to have graduation…social distancing style. More than 200 graduates accepted their diplomas in waves. Groups of 15 students at a time entered the building to receive their diplomas. The family groups were required to stay  together and at least 6 feet apart from another family group. “We wanted to…
This Mental Health Matters special features experts from Jackson Hospital, Mental Health America and The Wellness Coalition. They are talking about how coronavirus is affecting mental health and how to find resources when you have little to no insurance. Categories: Mental Health Matter Segments Tags: Jackson Hospital, mental health alabama, mental health america, mental health matters, the wellness coalition
Montgomery police and Fire Medics responded to the 3000 block of Gaston Avenue, around 1:05 pm,  in reference to a subject shot. At the scene, contact was made with an adult male victim who sustained a non-life threatening gunshot wound. The victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment. There’s no additional information available for release at this time….
WOODLEY ROAD SHOOTING Montgomery police and Fire Medics responded to the 3900 block of Woodley Road, at about 10:50 am, in reference to a subject shot. At the scene, contact was made with an adult male victim who sustained a non-life threatening gunshot wound. The victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment. There’s no additional information available for…
The Montgomery Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation following the June 4th shooting death of Malik Woods, 25, of Montgomery. Montgomery police and Fire Medics responded to the 5000 block of Woods Crossing, at about 12:15 pm, Â in reference to a subject shot. At the scene, an adult male victim who sustained multiple gunshot wounds was located. The victim…
On National Doughnut Day, Friday, June 5, Dunkin’ is offering guests a free classic donut of their choice with the purchase of any beverage.* Guests can enjoy classic donut favorites including Boston Kreme, Glazed, Glazed Chocolate, Jelly Filled, and more. Dunkin’s special offer to ring in the holiday is good all day on National Donut Day, Friday, June 5, at participating locations while…
A public notice is now available that addresses the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s intention to reimburse eligible applicants for costs to repair or replace facilities damaged by severe storms and flooding in Alabama from February 5 to March 6, under disaster declaration DR-4546-AL. The notice is now posted on FEMA’s Alabama disaster declaration webpage at: www.fema.gov/disaster/notices/dr-4546-al-public-notice-001, and on the Alabama…
The Alabama Department of Labor released the official count for initial claims filed during the week of May 24-30. 21,335 initial claims were filed either online or by telephone during this period. 12,739 of those claims are COVID-19 related. Click County Breakdown for a breakdown by county. Click Industry Breakdown for a breakdown by industry. *Be sure to click week ending day 2020-05-30. Industries with the most…
Governor Kay Ivey and the Alabama Department of Transportation on Thursday announced that $1.7 million in funding is being awarded to cities and counties for various local road and bridge projects. The funding is part of ALDOT’s Annual Grant Program, a new program created under the Rebuild Alabama Act. The Rebuild Alabama Act requires ALDOT to establish an annual program…
