Aircraft from the 187th Fighter Wing based out of Dannelly Field in Montgomery and the 117th Air Refueling Wing based out of Birmingham plan to conduct flyovers May 5, 2020, to salute health care workers, first responders, essential employees and all others serving to support COVID-19 response efforts. These operational training missions are being conducted as part of the nationwide…
In the wake of COVID-19, a local church is bringing the community together this weekend- all while following Governor Ivey’s Safer-at-Home Order guidelines. It’s been several weeks since members of Taylor Road Baptist Church have seen each other face-to-face. “We want to safely and slowly get back into the groove of things, so this is phase one for Taylor Road….
From the West Alabama Newsroom– People in the Selma and Dallas County area — now have another option available to get tested for COVID-19. A mobile test site set up at Bloch Park in Selma is helping to provide greater access to testing. Testing will be available at the site — on Mondays and Fridays from 10 to 3 —…
Huntingdon President J. Cameron West announced Friday the College will begin the Fall semester on Monday, August 10, with in-class instruction. This is two weeks prior to the normal start of the Fall semester to enable the semester to end before the Thanksgiving break. “The administration of the College is meeting daily to prepare to bring our community back to…
Hands on River Region and Montgomery mayor Steven Reed handed out free masks to the community Friday. The masks were given out at four different locations. The locations were Carver High School, The Montgomery Zoo, Emory Folmar Soccer Complex, and the east side of Montgomery. Five thousand masks were split between each location. Citizens were able to drive up and…
A lawsuit says that Alabama’s voting rules amid the coronavirus pandemic jeopardize the health of voters, especially older voters, black voters, and voters with disabilities. The lawsuit filed by the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, the Southern Poverty Law Center and the Alabama Disabilities Advocacy Program alleges that Alabama’s rules will require people to choose between voting and protecting…
Donated $1,200 from their stimulus payment to help pay students’ utility bills.Courtesy: Kent Chambers via CNN Teacher Kent Chambers says he’s fortunate to still be able to work during the coronavirus pandemic, so when he and his wife received their stimulus payment, they decided to help people who haven’t been as lucky. Chambers has taught math at Bob Jones High…
Friday, May 1, marks the first full day of the state’s new Safer at Home public health order and follows one of Montgomery’s most active weeks of newly confirmed COVID-19 cases. In accordance with state guidelines and the reality of public health data, Montgomery’s citywide curfew will remain in effect. “As our state eases COVID-19 restrictions, we must be deliberate…
Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama (HMMA) will take a measured approach to resume automobile production in Montgomery, starting on May 4. They will transition to full production with one shift and add more shifts in the coming weeks. HMMA has implemented extensive protocols to provide safe, secure and sanitized workspaces for all team members. They say their procedures comply with all…
On Friday, May 1, Capitol Hill Healthcare and Rehab celebrated a very special birthday for one of its patients. Wilborn Vaughn celebrated his 100th birthday. Vaughn was a World War 2 veteran and worked for the finance department in the army. The Alabama Artificial Limb and Orthopedic Service brought in a firetruck and cheerleaders to help celebrate. The rehab centers…
