The Alabama Department of Labor has announced that workers who aren’t able to work due to coronavirus will be eligible to file for unemployment benefits. The department says it is modifying its rules to accommodate these workers who are affected in any of the following way: Quarantined by a medical professional or government agency Laid off or sent home without…
McDonald’s has announced that after today, its company-owned restaurants will close seating areas, self-serve beverage fountains, kiosks and PlayPlaces at all of its U.S. locations. This is in response to the coronavirus. While these changes are only mandatory at company-owned restaurants, McDonald’s is asking its franchise owners to follow the same rules. McDonald’s will shift its focus to serving customers…
The city of Prattville has issued an action plan to protect against the spread of the coronavirus: Public access to city offices will be limited. Use online services, www.prattvilleal.gov, or phone services, 334.595.0100. Public Meetings Update: o City Council Meeting March 17: On schedule for 6:00 pm. (limited public access) o Planning Commission Meeting March 19: Postponed until further notice….
The Montgomery Police Department is advising the public on a change in the traffic pattern at the intersection of the E. South Blvd. and Marti Lane. Due to the implementation of the Coronavirus testing clinic located at 2936 Marti Lane, the following changes will be made to the traffic patterns at that location. Motorists responding to the testing location are…
In response to the latest federal and state guidelines on slowing the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic, the City of Montgomery will close access for the public to municipal facilities, effective immediately. All City employees will report to work as usual. “Our first priority is ensuring the health and safety of the public, and this is another step towards stopping the…
An Opp man who was recently released from jail after making bond on assault charges now faces two charges of attempted murder. Andalusia Police Chief Paul Hudson said Jacob Lee, 18, of Opp, was charged with attempted murder in an ongoing investigation in which more arrests are expected. Investigator Gene Jackson said officers received reports of multiple shots fired on…
The Andalusia Police Department has released the name of an Andalusia man who died Saturday night after being assaulted. Lewis “Buzzy” Idleburg III was pronounced dead at Andalusia Health. APD Chief Paul Hudson said officers responded to a report of an assault on McDonald Street at about 7:42 p.m. When they arrived, they found a black male in the road…
This is the latest information from the Alabama Department of Public Health on the number of coronavirus cases in Alabama. This is an emerging, rapidly evolving situation. The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) and the CDC are providing updated information and guidance as it becomes available. Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Alabama Updated: March 16, 2020 4:25 p.m (CT)…
President Trump, joined by other government leaders for a news conference this afternoon, has issued stricter guidelines in an effort to stop the spread of coronavirus. The new guidelines call on U.S. residents to avoid groups of more than 10 people, to avoid eating or drinking in restaurants, food courts and bars and encourages schools to close to allow students…
President Donald Trump says the United States “may be” headed toward a recession as the economy continues to be battered amid the coronavirus outbreak. Trump spoke to reporters Monday at a White House briefing as cases in the U.S. continue to spike. The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed down by almost 3,000 points today. The president says his administration’s focus…
