Gov. Kay Ivey was joined by State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris for a news conference this morning, when it was announced that all businesses that are considered “non-essential” in Alabama would be closed until 5 p.m. on April 17. The closures would take effect on Saturday, March 28 at 5 p.m. At that time, all non-work related gatherings of…
An airman assigned to the 187th Fighter Wing, Alabama Air National Guard here has tested positive for COVID-19 on March 26. In keeping with CDC guidance, the airman self-quarantined after experiencing COVID-19 symptoms. When the airman’s symptoms did not resolve, the airman contacted a civilian physician and tested positive for the virus. Dannelly Field public health officials are working with…
Two Montgomery business owners are doing their part to help feed the community during this trying time. MyPlace Uptown owner, William Parks, and The Yu Bar and Grill owner, Yumeitrius Manuel, partnered to give out free plates of food to people while supplies lasted Friday. They also gave a tote bag of information on COVID-19. They gave out free meals…
Alabama State head men’s basketball coach Lewis Jackson announced his resignation from the program Friday, March 27, after 15 years as the head coach of the Hornets. “As I continue my Alabama State University athletic journey, I am stepping down as head coach of the Alabama State University men’s basketball program,” Jackson said. “The joys and challenges of college athletics as a…
Josephis Tavrious Mahone, 29, of Dadeville is wanted by the Camp Hill Police Department regarding a Homicide Investigation. Josephis Mahone The Camp Hill Police Department reports that on March 26, at approximately 1:00pm police were dispatched to a residence in Camp Hill in reference to a shooting. Once police were on the scene it was determined that two victims were…
The Montgomery Police Department is currently investigating a vandalism and theft that occurred at a downtown law firm. Reports indicate that on Wednesday, March 25, at approximately 10:31pm an unknown suspect vandalized and stole unspecified property from a downtown law firm storage area. The suspect was driving a dark colored unknown make/model pick-up truck. If you have any information regarding…
Lowe’s has announced that it hopes to hire for 30,000 positions in stores across the U.S. The announcement was made by Lowe’s President and CEO Marvin Ellison. Lowe’s is offering full-time, part-time, seasonal and overnight jobs for displaced workers who are seeking short-term opportunities. It is also hiring at its distribution centers and other supply chain facilities. Those interested in applying can visit https://corporate.lowes.com/careers/ or text…
The Alabama High School Athletic Assocation has released a statement regarding the cancellation of all spring sports. The announcement of the cancellation was made by Alabama State School Superintendent Dr. Eric Mackey at a news conference yesterday. AHSAA Executive Director Steve Savarese said in a statement, “Like thousands of others, I am deeply saddened and disappointed that our schools have…
The Alabama Department of Labor has released unemployment numbers for February, before the coronavirus hit the state and led to many business closures and layoffs. The preliminary, seasonally adjusted February unemployment rate is unchanged at 2.7%, a record low, and well below February 2019’s rate of 3.5%. February’s rate represents 2,184,248 people with jobs, up 23,325 over the year. Wage…
A third person in Alabama has died from the Coronavirus. According to the Alabama Department of Public Health’s COVID-19 Dashboard, a resident in Madison County passed away from the virus. The age or gender of the victim, has not been released. Two other people, one in Jackson County and the other in Lauderdale County, also passed away from the illness….
