ATLANTA (AP) – Gov. Brian Kemp says he plans to extend the state of emergency in Georgia through May 13 as coronavirus infections and deaths continue to climb across the state. The announcement came as the number of infections from the new virus approached 10,000 in Georgia, with confirmed deaths rising to 362. Kemp says he intends to renew the…
Health officials’ data shows nearly half of the coronavirus deaths in Alabama have been in African Americans even though about a fourth of the state’s population is black. The Alabama Department of Public Health released demographic data Tuesday on confirmed infections and deaths. Of the 39 verified deaths in the state, 17 were in African American patients and 17 were…
AlabamaWorks is pleased to announce a new tool for all businesses, large and small, related to the COVID-19 impact and future focus of workforce in the state. The Alabama COVID-19 Workforce Response Survey is designed to help the state fully understand the impact of this pandemic on the state’s workforce as well as provide a clear path forward for businesses, industry…
Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders has ended his presidential campaign after disappointing primary results. Sanders, who saw his once strong lead in the Democratic primary evaporate as the party’s establishment lined up swiftly behind Biden. Sanders dropping out of the race leaves former vice president Joe Biden as the likely Democratic nominee who will challenge Trump in November. In his announcement…
Alabama’s community colleges are working with the Alabama Department of Public Health to provide medical equipment, including ventilators, to hospitals which need them to help patients diagnosed with COVID-19.  The equipment is coming from the colleges’ simulated healthcare settings, that are normally used to train students. The community college system says the equipment is of the same quality as that…
STORM THREAT TODAY: Highs will be in the 80s today with more clouds than sun and scattered showers possible at anytime. As we roll into the afternoon hours, we are going to see plenty of instability in place, and this will allow for thunderstorms to develop across Central Alabama and these should become strong and perhaps severe with gusty winds…
Selma Police have arrested and charged a Prattville man with two counts of impersonating a police officer. Police Chief Kenta Fulford says 26-year-old Sean Payton Lann is also charged with 3rd degree robbery and 3rd degree criminal mischief. Chief Fulford says Lann was pulling people over in a car equipped with blue lights. He says Lann was caught and arrested…
I was reminded the other day that while millions of people are sheltered in place many are isolated in their home alone. Many people are using Facebook as a means to connect with other friends but there are other ways to be in communication and just someone to talk to. Facebook Lives and Facebook Messenger video calls are certainly one…
So you’re sitting at home with little to do with all your time. Maybe you’ve been laid-off or furloughed from your job. If you’re looking for a way to earn money with all that time, several companies will pay for your opinions. Survey companies working for retailers and products want to hear from you and are willing to pay you…
On Wednesday April 8th, Furlough Food Truck by Walk-On’s will provide one free meal to furloughed hospitaity workers. The truck will operate from 2pm to 5pm at Walk-On’s in Montgomery. Furlough Kitchen has already served more than 3000 meals to furloughed hospitality workers in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. This will be the first venture outside of Louisiana. Categories: Coronavirus, Montgomery Metro,…
