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What the Tech? How Coronavirus Is Affecting Air Travel

Like a lot of people, my family had a spring break vacation scheduled the second week of March when the kids were going to be out of school. Prior to our trip last Wednesday, the Coronavirus was a concern but not to the point the president or health officials were telling people to stay home. So we kept our schedule…

Montgomery County, City of Montgomery and Town of Pike Road offer free COVID-19 text alerts through Montgomery City/County EMA

Montgomery County, the City of Montgomery and the Town of Pike Road have partnered with Montgomery City/County EMA to offer a text alert system free to the public that provides instant and convenient access to official information on the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak. Anyone living or working in Montgomery County, the city of Montgomery or town of Pike Road can text…

ADPH Establishes Statewide Hotline and E-mail for Coronavirus Information

The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) has activated a statewide informational hotline and a general information e-mail address to field questions from the public about the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). The addition of a hotline for general questions will give the public the ability to speak with someone who can direct them to information that will lead to better informed…

AUM Employee Tests Positive for COVID-19

An Auburn University at Montgomery employee has reported testing positive for COVID-19. The employee has observed self-isolation at home since reporting potential exposure. AUM has notified those employees who may have been exposed to the employee through workplace interaction. Those individuals have been asked to observe a 14-day self-quarantine. The employee was last on campus March 16 and is not believed…

Kentucky Senator Rand Paul Tests Positive for Coronavirus, Worked for 6 Days After Being Tested

Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul says he was tested a week ago for the novel coronavirus, but continued working at the Capitol because he “felt that it was highly unlikely” he was sick since he had no symptoms of the illness. Paul also says he did not have direct contact with anyone who tested positive for the virus or was sick….

Organizations Call for Access to COVID-19 Information in Multiple Languages

The Alabama Coalition for Immigrant Justice (ACIJ), Hispanic Outreach Leadership and Action (HOLA), Adelante Alabama Worker Center, AIDS Alabama, Alabama Arise, Children’s Policy Cooperative (CPC), Alabama Institute for Social Justice, AshaKiran, Birmingham Islamic Society, GASP, Greater Birmingham Ministries (GBM), and the Hispanic Interest Coalition of Alabama (HICA), are calling on the Alabama Department of Public Health and the Governor’s Office…

MPS Serving Breakfast and Lunch at 16 Locations During Coronavirus School Closure

The Montgomery Public Schools Child Nutrition Program has designated 16 schools located throughout Montgomery County as locations where both breakfast and lunch will be available for pickup starting Monday, March 23. The schools will be open 7 to 9 a.m. for breakfast and 11 a.m to 1 p.m. for lunch. The meals will be available for anyone 18 and under…

Governor Ivey Extends Deadline to File State Income Taxes to July 15

Governor Kay Ivey and the Alabama Department of Revenue announced Monday that the state income tax filing due date is extended from April 15, to July 15.   Taxpayers can also defer state income tax payments due on April 15, to July 15, without penalties and interest, regardless of the amount owed. This deferment applies to all taxpayers, including individuals,…

Arrest Made in Deadly Autauga County Early-Morning Shooting

Devonta Brown The Autuaga County Sheriff’s Office has made an arrest in a deadly shooting. Marcus Warren, 62, was found by police with a fatal gunshot. Devonta Brown was arrested as authorities identified him as a suspect in the fatal shooting of the 62-year-old man. The shooting happened just after 1:30 Monday morning on Blueberry Hill Road in Autauga County….

Baptist Health Opens New Coronavirus Care Clinic in Prattville

Baptist Health has announced the opening of a new Drive-up Coronavirus Care Clinic in Prattville. The clinic will be located at 350 County Road 4 West in Prattville. Baptist Health opened a Coronavirus Care Clinic in Montgomery last week. Just like the location in Montgomery, they will provide drive up coronavirus tests for those who have symptoms or have came…