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Andalusia Rehab Center Confirms Staff Member Tested Positive for COVID-19

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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 Female Empowerment Group Donates Feminine Hygiene Products to Brantwood Children’s Home

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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….

Loss of Revenue Could Lead to Montgomery County Workforce Reduction

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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…

Local Organization Parades Through River Region Hospitals in Support of Healthcare Workers

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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…

Senate Approves Nearly $500B Coronavirus Aid Deal; Sends to House

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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 Agrees to Pay $25 Million Fine to Resolve Criminal Charges

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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…

In Alexander City Local Students are Helping With Storm Cleanup

In Alexander City the Benjamin Russell football team, coaches, and teens from local churches are helping residents clear their property.
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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,…

City of Montgomery Sanitation Worker Positive for COVID-19

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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…

Huntingdon College Adding 17 Additional Classes to Summer Semester

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Huntingdon College interim vice president for academic affairs Dr. Tom Perrin announced Tuesday the addition of 17 courses to the College’s summer offerings, bringing the total number of classes available during summer 2020 to 40. All of the classes are offered online. “Summer enrollments have grown exponentially during the past two years,” says Perrin. “Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Huntingdon’s…

Governor Ivey to Keep Stay-at-Home Order in Place Through April 30

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Governor Kay Ivey said she intends to keep a stay home order in place through April 30, striking a measured approach as some Southern states push to quickly reopen. Ivey said at a news conference Tuesday that she is eager to open business up again, but cautioned that all decision would be made based on data. State Health Officer Scott…

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