Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama is warning its customers about national Coronavirus scams. These are tips that Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama has provided to us: Scam Warning Signs: Door to door solicitation for any testing and prescribing for COVID -19; (tell individual(s) you are not interested, and you will contact your physician).  Phone calls…
Despite the coronavirus the 2020 census is in full swing. Gov. Ivey encouraged all Alabamians to participate during the official kick-off on March 13. Copies have already been sent in the mail but for the first time in history, you can now participate online. Candy Capel, the Census Manager in Montgomery says nothing has changed due to the coronavirus but…
The Federal Trade Commission is warning the public of scammers during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Scammers are taking advantage of the fear surrounding the virus. The FTC and the FDA are warning people to check your sources and watch for emails claiming to be from the Center for Disease Control and prevention or the World Health Organization and ignore offers for…
The Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) has been notified that an administrative employee tested positive for COVID-19. This is the first confirmed case within the ADOC. Due to HIPAA restrictions and security concerns, the ADOC will not release the name of the individual or the facility at which they work. As of now, there are no positive COVID-19 cases reported…
**UPDATE** Autauga County Sheriff Joe Sedinger confirms the capture and arrest of Allen Dale Stromberg, by the US Marshals Gulf Coast Regional Fugitive Task Force. The Marshals were able to apprehend Stromberg in Prattville, Thursday afternoon. Stromberg was wanted by the Autauga County Sheriff’s Office on the charges of Rape 1st Degree and Sexual Abuse of a Child Less than…
Attorney General Steve Marshall warns those who would seek to illegally profit from the current public health emergency that Alabama’s price gouging law has been activated. On March 13, Governor Kay Ivey declared a State Public Health Emergency in Alabama relating to the appearance of the 2019 novel coronavirus known as COVID-19. Alabama’s price gouging law comes into effect when…
Butler County Commissioners have approved a resolution to declare a State of Emergency. The Courthouse and other County offices will be closed to the General Public starting Friday, March 20, at 4:00pm till Monday April 6. The general public can still call, email, fax, or mail to the courthouse and other county offices. Phone numbers: 334-382-3521 Circuit Clerk 334-382-3512 Probate…
Governor Kay Ivey and the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) on Thursday issued a statewide health order to aid in Alabama’s efforts to contain the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Statewide through April 5: All gatherings of 25 persons or more, or gatherings of any size that cannot maintain a consistent six-foot distance between persons, are prohibited. This Order shall apply…
Earlier this week county jail inmates with bonds under $5,000 were ordered released in Autauga, Elmore and Chilton Counties, as long as the sheriffs and wardens sign off on it. Mobile County announced today it would release certain pre-trial inmates. These actions were taken due to fears of the spread of COVID-19. This action comes after Alabamians for Fair Justice urged the Alabama Department of…
In accordance with the latest reports and guidelines from the federal government and health organizations, the University is postponing its spring graduation ceremony, which was scheduled for May 1. The University will continue to monitor all situations related to COVID-19 and inform its graduates of any future plans. “Alabama State University views its Commencement Convocation as one of the most important…
