U.S. Rep. John Lewis (D-Georgia), the nationally-known civil rights icon, said today that Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden should pick a woman of color to be his running mate. Lewis made the comments as he endorsed Biden for president. “I think Vice President Biden should look around. It would be good to have a woman of color,” Lewis told reporters…
Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed has announced that he is launching two task forces to address the effects of the COVID-19 outbreak on the city. “This climate of economic uncertainty and increased hardships for families in our region calls for meaningful and immediate action,” Reed said in a statement. “As we continue in the recovery process and aid those affected throughout…
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey and First Baptist Church of Montgomery Pastor Rev. Jay Wolf tie a ribbon around a tree at the Alabama Capitol – Photo from The Office of the Governor Gov. Kay Ivey has launched her “Ribbons of Hope” campaign at a ceremony at the Alabama Capitol. Ivey is encouraging people to tie ribbons around a tree or…
Beginning Friday, April 10, wearing a cloth face covering will be mandatory in the Maxwell-Gunter commissaries, AAFES facilities, clinic, customer service offices, operating food establishments and any academic settings where faculty and students are unable to maintain six feet of physical distancing. The CDC has said a significant portion of individuals with coronavirus lack symptoms (“asymptomatic”) and that even those who…
RAIN/STORMS RETURN: The big upper ridge to the south flattens out some, allowing a more zonal pattern across the state, which will allow for weak impulses of energy to move across the state, bringing better rain chances back to Alabama for the rest of this week. For today, expect more clouds with showers and storms moving into the state from…
DETROIT (AP) — Fresh off the train and only 18 years old, Al Kaline ran into an immediate roadblock trying to join the Detroit Tigers. Called up to the majors, he couldn’t get past the security guards at Briggs Stadium. “I finally convinced them I was the guy who just signed a bonus contract for the enormous sum of $15,000….
Alabama Nursing Home Association President & CEO Brandon Farmer has issued a statement regarding COVID-19 cases in nursing homes. “Alabama nursing homes continue to do everything they can to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and treat those who are diagnosed with the virus,” Farmer said in a statement. “As of today, 31 of our member nursing homes in 17 counties…
In an environment like the Montgomery Cancer Center where patients may have compromised immune systems, and treatments are administered in close quarters, staff and administration have made big changes to ensure patient safety against Coronavirus. Susan Reed is the Vice President of the Montgomery Cancer Center, she says the center took major steps to keep patients and staff safe. “We’re…
Julio Jones has been named to the NFL All-Decade Team of the 2010s. The former Alabama receiver has caught 797 passes for 12,125 yards and 57 touchdowns in nine years and has made the Pro Bowl in seven of those nine years. The Falcons made one of the most memorable trades in NFL Draft history to move up and pick…
Montgomery USPS Office/Source: Alabama News Network The U.S. Postal Service has confirmed that a worker in the main Winton M. Blount postal facility in Montgomery has died of COVID-19. The worker’s name isn’t being released. The employee died Sunday morning, April 5. The USPS says the employee worked on the night shift at the Montgomery Processing and Distribution Center….
