CRANKING UP THE HEAT: And yes, we are expecting some record highs through Saturday…For today and tomorrow, expect dry days across the state, with plenty of sunshine both days and likely the warmest weather so far in 2020 for many of us. Highs both days will be in the upper 80s for most locations, while a few spots will likely…
Our veteran this week is currently serving as a Senior Master Sergeant at Maxwell-Gunter Air Force Base. From a weather forecaster to an instructor to director of plans and programs, Matthew Mitchell knows the price of freedom. Categories: Price of Freedom
Governor Kay Ivey released a statement addressing the first confirmed death related to the Coronavirus outbreak: “It is with profound sadness that I confirm that one of our citizens has passed away from the COVID-19 virus. I extend my prayers and deepest sympathies to the family and loved ones during these extraordinary circumstances. I continue to urge everyone that this…
You’re getting the chance to work from home. Now what? If you’re invited, asked or ordered to stay home to help flatten the curve but are still expected to be as productive as you would be in the office, you may need a few gadgets to get it done. If your boss wants you to do video meetings, you’ll need…
The number of COVID-19 cases across Alabama has jumped to almost 400. They say there are 386 cases in 39 counties as of Wednesday at 4:30pm. There was a jump of 103 new cases as it was 283 confirmed cases at 10:30 am Wednesday. The Alabama Department of Public Health has confirmed Alabama’s first death from the coronavirus. In our…
It was 55 years ago on March 25th, 1965 when a group of 40 thousand protesters arrived in Montgomery after completing the Selma to Montgomery March. On Wednesday ,a group from Alabama State University placed a wreath at the exact spot where the historic 1965 Selma to Montgomery March held its successful conclusion, when the marchers reached the Alabama State Capitol…
Troy University officials learned Wednesday that a student and faculty member from Troy University’s Troy campus have tested positive for the COVID-19 coronavirus. Both individuals self-reported to the University and are currently in self-quarantine with no severe symptoms. Neither is a Troy or Pike County resident and the student did not live in on-campus housing. Neither individual has been on…
According to the Jackson County Commission Facebook page, an Jackson County employee has died from the coronavirus. The Alabama Department of Public Health has confirmed this. The county sends their sympathy to the family of the employee. Jackson County commission says the employee was a part-time courthouse employee and did not regularly come in contact with the public. All employees…
The days and times for pickup of meals at Montgomery Public Schools sites will be changing starting Monday, March 30. Pickup will be available on Monday and Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Meals received will cover breakfast and lunch until the next pickup day, excluding Saturday and Sunday. There will be a total of five meals provided each…
Florida-based grocery chain Publix says it will begin installing plexiglass barriers at the cash registers to protect its workers and customers from the coronavirus. A company spokeswoman says all of its stores should have the barriers installed within the next two weeks. Publix has joined its competitors Kroger and Walmart in installing the so-called “sneeze guards.” Grocery stores are seeing…
