This is the latest on the coronavirus situation in Alabama from the Alabama Department of Public Health as of Sunday evening: In December 2019, a new (or novel) human coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) type emerged in China. At this time, it’s unclear how easily this virus is spreading between people. Patients with confirmed COVID-19 infection have reportedly had mild to severe respiratory…
Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed and public safety officials have activated the Montgomery Emergency Operations Center in response to the coronavirus. “As the tip of the spear for central Alabama, Montgomery is ready,” Mayor Reed said in a statement. “At this very moment, we are standing up our Emergency Operations Center and ready to take immediate action on any and all…
A single-vehicle crash has claimed the life of a Georgiana man. According to Sgt. Michael Simmons with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), Peter Wayne Morgan, 39, was killed when the 2001 Chevrolet Silverado he was operating left the roadway and overturned. Morgan was not wearing his seat belt and was ejected from the vehicle. Alcohol is believed to be…
A five-vehicle crash in Montgomery County has claimed the life of a Georgia woman. According to Trooper Benjamin Michael Carswell with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), Margarita Bailey, 29, was killed when the 2018 Toyota Corolla she was driving collided with a 2008 Chrysler Town and Country van. A 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe, 2013 Lincoln MKX and a 2012 Dodge Ram…
The coronavirus pandemic that’s caused many Americans to avoid airports has others booking spur-of-the moment trips at dirt-cheap ticket prices. The U.S. government has restricted travel from most of Europe as well as Iran and China. But there are no limits on flying within the U.S. or to and from other destinations abroad. Airlines have been slashing prices to cope…
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) – Proposals to start a state lottery _ or to allow the Poarch Band of Creek Indians to have casino games _ have been filed in the Alabama Legislature, but it is unclear when the bills will get a vote. Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey has asked lawmakers to hold off on gambling debates as she awaits a…
The Alabama Department of Public Health has updated its number of confirmed cases of coronavirus in the state. The following is the latest information: In December 2019, a new (or novel) human coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) type emerged in China. At this time, it’s unclear how easily this virus is spreading between people. Patients with confirmed COVID-19 infection have reportedly had mild…
Alabama State Troopers say a Notasulga man has been killed in a one-vehicle crash in Tallapoosa County. State Troopers say 52-year-old Joey Wayne Nelson was killed when his SUV left the road and overturned. The crash happened on Alabama Highway 120 near Pearson Road, between Notasulga and Tallassee at around 11:53 last night. He was pronounced dead at the scene….
Alabama State Troopers say a man has been killed in a pickup truck wreck in Butler County. State Troopers say 39-year-old Peter Wayne Morgan of Georgiana was killed when the pickup truck he was driving left the road and overturned. The wreck happened on Casey Road, about seven miles northwest of Georgiana at about 10:55 p.m. last night. State Troopers…
The Alabama Shakespeare Festival has released the following statement regarding its events: In response to national, state and local state of emergency announcements related to COVID-19, ASF will cancel performances after Sunday’s Ruby, Alabama Story matinees; upcoming productions, camps also affected In the interest of public safety and in light of minute-by-minute changes related to the novel coronavirus COVID-19, including…
