Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday issued the following statement in response to the Legislature’s desire to have control of CARES Act money that President Trump designated for the governors: “I just got off the phone with House General Fund Chairman Steve Clouse, R-Ozark, and expressed to him my desire for the Legislature to have full control of the CARES Act…
New unemployment claims have leveled off some in Alabama after a record 400,000 people applied for job loss benefits during the coronavirus outbreak. The Alabama Department of Labor reported that nearly 29,000 unemployment claims were filed last week. More than 19,400 of those claims were COVID-19 related. The number is well above normal unemployment levels in the state, but down…
The Shoppes at EastChase Farmers Market returns Saturday, May 9. The Farmers Market and vendors are taking extra precautions to follow all CDC and State Farmers Market Authority guidelines. Vendors will be spread out so that everyone can practice social distancing. For the time being, dogs will not be allowed. This is the 16th year for the Shoppes at EastChase…
The Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) on Wednesday confirmed an inmate incarcerated at Hamilton Aged & Infirmed (Hamilton A&I) in Hamilton, has tested positive for COVID-19. This represents the eighth confirmed case of COVID-19 among our inmate population, four (4) of which remain active. The inmate, considered high-risk due to preexisting medical conditions, immediately was admitted to a local hospital…
The Alabama Department of Public Health’s Bureau of Clinical Laboratories has expanded the criteria to test for COVID-19. They are now testing for certain asymptomatic, high-risk groups, and individuals. These changes were under the recommendation of the CDC. By widening the conditions to test those at high-risk before symptoms appear, the risk of continued transmission of the virus is lessened…
Alabama State University hosted a free coronavirus testing clinic for residents living in the Paterson Court Housing community Wednesday on campus. ASU President Dr. Quinton Ross, Jr, made the announcement alongside the University’s Health Center staff, Alabama Department of Public Health officials and Montgomery Housing Authority officials in a university parking lot. “We’re excited to help the city of Montgomery…
The Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs (ADVA) has announced that they have reopened after temporarily closing due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Most county offices are providing services by-appointment-only, walk-in appointments are suspended until further notice. For the veteran’s service offices that are located in county facilities that are still closed to the public, a veterans service officer will be available…
Greenville Mayor Dexter McLendon/Source: City of Greenville The mayor of Greenville and his wife have both tested positive for COVID-19. Mayor Dexter McLendon confirmed to Alabama News Network Wednesday morning that he, along with his wife, Janice, received their positive test results Tuesday evening. They were tested on Monday. Mayor McLendon says he was around someone whose family member had…
From the West Alabama Newsroom– Domestic violence cases are on the rise in west Alabama. Several law enforcement agencies are reporting an up-tick in domestic violence calls since the Coronavirus pandemic started. Marengo County has had four homicides in the last few weeks. And authorities say three of the four involve domestic violence. They also say domestic calls are among…
The Alabama National Guard performed a flyover Tuesday to salute those serving to support COVID-19 response efforts. The 187th Redtails stationed at Dannelly Field honored medical workers with a flyover at Jackson Hospital, Baptist East and South in Montgomery. Hundreds also came out to show their support for those on the front lines of the fight against COVID-19. WATCH: The…
