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Alabama Schools Resume on April 6 Using Alternate Methods of Instruction

Looks like students are headed back to school. Governor Kay Ivey announced today, that on April 6, all K-12 public schools shall implement a plan to complete the 2019-2020 school year. Schools should use alternate methods of instruction as established by State Superintendent of Education, Eric Mackey. Local school districts shall make staffing decisions and determine access to school buildings….

Group Calling Health Orders Issued by Governor Ivey Prohibiting Voluntary Church Assemblies Unconstitutional

The Foundation for Moral Law by and through its President Emeritus Judge Roy Moore, President Kayla Moore, and Senior Counsel John Eidsmoe issued a statement in which they take exception to Orders of Governor Kay Ivey which effectively stop voluntary church assemblies in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. Judge Moore stated, “The Order of the Governor of this State…

Famous Harlem Globetrotter Fred “Curly” Neal Dies at 77

Fred “Curly” Neal, the dribbling wizard who entertained millions with the Harlem Globetrotters for parts of three decades, has died. He was 77. The Globetrotters announced Neal’s death, but did not provide any other details. Neal played for the Globetrotters from 1963 to 1985, appearing in more than 6,000 games in 97 countries for the exhibition team known for its…

Calhoun’s “JD” Davison Named 2019-20 Gatorade Alabama Boys Basketball Player of the Year

In its 35th year of honoring the nation’s best high school athletes, The Gatorade Company, today announced JerDarrian Davison of The Calhoun School as its 2019-20 Gatorade Alabama Boys Basketball Player of the Year. Davison is the first Gatorade Alabama Boys Basketball Player of the Year to be chosen from The Calhoun School. . @jddavison10 throwing down 🔥🔥– Davison finished with 43 points on…

Greenville Man Dies in Lowndes County Crash

A single-vehicle crash at 12:20 a.m. today, March 26, has claimed the life of a Greenville man. Marcus Darrel Bullock, 33, was killed when the 2015 Nissan Altima he was driving left the roadway and struck a tree. Bullock was not using his seat belt and was pronounced dead at the scene. The crash occurred on Alabama Highway 185 near…

Texas Roadhouse Selling Ready-to-Grill Meat Directly to Customers Due to Grocery Store Meat Shortages

Due to grocery store shortages, Alabama’s Texas Roadhouse locations are selling ready-to-grill steaks directly to the public. The ready-to-grill kit includes meat, seasonings and directions for consumers to cook at home.   “The decision to sell steaks was based on demand from guests. Restaurants are a vital part of our nation’s food supply and we’re stepping in where we can…

UAB Among U.S. Sites Hosting Clinical Trials for Coronavirus Treatment

The University of Alabama at Birmingham will take part in an NIH-sponsored global clinical trial to evaluate the safety and efficacy of novel therapeutic agents in hospitalized adult patients diagnosed with COVID-19. The drug “remdesivir” is the first agent to be evaluated. Paul Goepfert, M.D.   The UAB site was activated March 25, by the National Institute of Allergy and…

ALDOT Continuing Essential Services Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is maintaining essential services, such as road and bridge maintenance and construction, during the continuation of a national effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Work to repair slides and other roadway failures resulting from the recent record rainfall is also ongoing. “ALDOT’s mission is to move people and goods, and that includes things…

Company Looking to Fill 150 Work from Home Positions in Alabama

Sitel Group, a customer experience (CX) management company, announced it will begin hiring more than 150 associates in Alabama immediately to support client growth. All employees will have the opportunity to work from home and support some of Sitel Group’s largest media, entertainment, and technology clients. Interested applicants should visit jobs.sitel.com and be sure to enter the keyword “Hamilton” to…

Unemployment Claims Rising in Alabama

The Alabama Department of Labor has released the official count for initial unemployment claims filed during the week of March 15 – March 21. There were 10,982 initial claims filed either online or by telephone during this time period. Click  County Breakdown for a breakdown by county. Click Industry Breakdown for a breakdown by industry. *Be sure to click week ending day 2020-03-21. You…