Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday announced the Primary Runoff Election would be held on July 14, due to the concerns surrounding the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic. “Exercising my extraordinary powers under the Emergency Management Act, I am setting Alabama’s Primary Runoff Election for July 14, 2020,” said Governor Kay Ivey. “The ability to hold free and fair elections is an inherent…
To allow employees additional time for cleaning and restocking, Target announced Tuesday that the retail giant will reduce its store hours temporarily. Beginning Wednesday, March 18, all Target stores will close by 9PM local time daily. All stores will continue to open at their regularly scheduled times. In addition, the retailer announced that it will introduce a dedicated shopping hour,…
Not much change in the day to day forecast today and tomorrow as an upper-ridge over the Gulf continues to provide quiet and very warm weather for Alabama. Expect a mix of sun and clouds daily, with an isolated shower possible, but nothing heavy or widespread as the main storm track remains to the north of Alabama. Temperatures are warm…
It’s time to meet our Golden Apple Award winner, this month’s winner comes Prattville. For 11 years, Daniel Pratt Elementary School 1st grade teacher Margaret Trammel has been educating children in a way that leaves a lasting impact which extends beyond the walls of the classroom, and is why multiple parents nominated her for the Golden Apple Award. “That is…
Tuskegee University has issued this updated advisory for its students: Because of new cases of COVID-19 in Alabama and increasing community transmission of the coronavirus across the nation and world, Tuskegee University students should not return to campus following the university’s extended Spring Break on March 22, 2020, as they will continue their coursework via remote distance learning. Students may…
Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed has begun a remote work policy for city employees. Staff in congested work areas in most city departments will work from home to help stop the spread of coronavirus. Smaller departments that can operate safely in the office will continue to do so. All essential services, including public safety and sanitation, will be on a regular…
By now most people are familiar with the Centers for Disease Control guidelines when it comes to limiting the spread of novel Coronavirus, or COVID-19. Social Distancing, hand washing, and avoiding sick people are at the top of the list. For public safety workers, public interaction is essential to their job. Now many departments have altered their policies to help…
Baptist Health has reported to Alabama News Network’s Andrew James the first numbers from its Coronavirus Care Clinic. During the clinic’s first day of operation yesterday, it received 680 calls. Those calls led to 65 patient visits and 20 swab tests performed. Those samples will be sent for testing, which is expected to take 24-72 hours. If you have coronavirus…
Baptist Health confirms Montgomery’s first coronavirus patient has been released from the hospital and is doing well. No other information about the person’s condition is being released. We do know that the person is a civilian employee who works at Maxwell-Gunter Air Force Base. The person had returned home from traveling to Illinois and reported not feeling well upon return. The…
The city of Troy has announced several coronavirus-related closures. City Hall will remain open, but residents are urged to use online or phone services first. Pay utility bills online at www.troyal.gov Pay over the phone using an automated system (866) 236-8031 Pay over the phone by calling 311 or (334) 566-0177 Use the drive-through service Place check or money order…
