The consumer technology most people will remember from the stay-at-home orders is, without a doubt, the live streaming media platform Zoom. It has increased its user base by 190 million in the first three months of 2020. Have you noticed some people Zooming look great while yours needs some help? For the most part it has a lot to do…
One of the biggest challenges in flattening the curve of the coronavirus and COVID-19 is information on where it is spreading and who has it or has had it. Social media and more specifically Facebook and its 2 billion users may be able to help. Facebook is asking users to share some health information about symptoms they might have to…
A spokesperson for an Andalusia rehabilitation center has confirmed that a staff member has tested positive for COVID-19. The spokesperson says the staffer is receiving appropriate medical care and is not working. They say they notified the Covington County Health Department and Alabama Department of Public Health of the positive test. Residents and their families also have been notified. The…
Local organization, “Women in Training”, delivered masks, sanitary pads and hygiene products to Brantwood Children’s Home. “Women in Training” is a female empowerment organization founded by 12-year-old twin sisters Breanna and Brooke Bennett. They donate feminine hygiene products to girls who can’t afford them. They created care packages for girls filled with essential hygiene products as well as cool gifts….
Montgomery County Commissioner Ronda Walker says the county may have to reduce its workforce as a result of the coronavirus outbreak. She tells Alabama News Network the county is expected to lose millions in revenue this year. Walker says the county commission has implemented a hiring freeze, asked all county departments to cut their current budgets by 10% and halted…
A local organization organized a parade to tell health care workers thank you. The “Hearts for Heroes” parade visited several medical organizations in the River Region Tuesday. A fire truck with the words “Heroes work here” led the parade route. According to parade leader Glenn Crumpton, all of this was done to honor frontline COVID-19 responders. In addition to driving…
The Senate has approved a nearly $500 billion coronavirus aid bill after Congress reached an agreement with President Donald Trump. The measure would replenish a small business rescue program, provide hospitals with another $75 billion, and implement a nationwide virus testing program to facilitate reopening the economy. Trump has announced his support, saying he’ll sign the bill if it passes…
Chipotle Mexican Grill has agreed to pay a record $25 million fine to resolve criminal charges that it served tainted food that sickened more than 1,100 people in the U.S. from 2015 to 2018. The fast food company was charged Tuesday in Los Angeles federal court with two counts of violating the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act by serving adulterated…
Last Sunday a dangerous line of storms tore through Alexander City, leaving behind down power lines, trees, and debris as far as the eye could see. Luckily, no lives were lost. After riding through town and seeing the damage , Benjamin Russell Head Football Coach Kevin Smith, sprung into action. “I put out a text message to the whole team,…
A City of Montgomery Sanitation Department employee tested positive for COVID-19. The City was informed late Monday and only able to verify the positive results today. The employee has been self-quarantined for more than a week. The employee did not come in contact with the virus in the course of his job. The source of the infection has been tracked…
