Governor Kay Ivey and the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) on Friday issued an update to the statewide health order to aid in Alabama’s efforts to contain the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Effective today, all non-work related gatherings of 25 persons or more, or non-work related gatherings of any size that cannot maintain a consistent six-foot distance between persons, are prohibited. Employers shall…
On March 19, Auburn Police arrested William Matthew Carter, 53, from Auburn on warrants charging him with five counts of Possession of Child Pornography. On May 10, 2019, Blacksburg Police contacted Auburn Detectives after they arrested William Carter, an Auburn resident, on Possession of Child Pornography charges. The arrest in Virginia prompted an investigation by Auburn Police, resulting in the…
The coronavirus has led to panic buying, with people stocking up on food and goods. One item that’s really hard to find is toilet paper, but that could be changing soon. At stores everywhere, shoppers see shelves that usually hold toilet paper wiped clean. It’s become so bad, the police in Newport, Oregon posted a plea on Facebook: “It’s hard…
A new online project seeks to bring the lessons of the U.S. civil rights movement to students. The Hutchins Center for African and African American Research at Harvard University unveiled Selma Online this month. It’s a free, online teaching platform that aims to transform how the civil rights movement is taught in middle and high schools. It uses footage from…
The River Region United Way has announced a $200,000 Community COVID-19 United Relief Fund. The fund will support emergency response and recovery effort in the River Region and Wiregrass. The Community COVID-19 United Relief Fund will focus on 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations supporting basic coronavirus needs, health, and wellness effort. The fund will also focus on the coronavirus aftermath. Applications for…
Walmart today announced plans to hire 150,000 new associates through the end of May to work in stores, clubs, distribution centers and fulfillment centers. These roles would be temporary at first, but the company says many will convert to permanent roles over time. Walmart says it wants to hire some people quickly, such as cashiers and stockers. What is usually…
The impact on the virus outbreak continues to cause shock waves in the business world. U.S. airlines are still lobbying for taxpayer cash to keep flying, despite failing to win White House support for $29 billion in grants. CVS and Walmart are setting up initial drive-thru testing areas in Illinois and Massachusetts for health care workers and first responders. Tesla…
WASHINGTON (AP) – Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin has announced that the deadline for filing U.S. income taxes has been moved from April 15 to July 15. Mnuchin tweeted Thursday morning that at President Donald Trump’ direction, “we are moving Tax Day from April 15 to July 15. All taxpayers and businesses will have this additional time to file and make…
Most of today will be dry and very warm with highs back in the 80s. But, a cold front will push into Alabama, bringing widespread rain and a few storms to Alabama this afternoon, evening, and overnight. A few strong storms are possible and the SPC has a “marginal risk” (level 1/5) for severe storms for portions of Mississippi and…
Spring is here and it’s time to look around the house and start cleaning. After you tackle the windows and baseboards turn your thoughts toward cleaning up where you live online. After months of neglect your phone and places you visit online can use some spring cleaning attention as well. Here are a few things to get you started: ●…
