Coronavirus

Del Marsh Wants to Use Alabama’s Coronavirus Relief Funds to Establish Statewide Broadband

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The Republican leader of the Alabama Senate on Tuesday said he would like to use a large portion of the state’s coronavirus relief funds to establish broadband through the state. Senate President Pro Tem Del Marsh said Tuesday that he hoped to put $800 million from an estimated $1.7 billion in federal relief dollars for broadband access. Alabama students are…

Montgomery Leaders Announce Small Business Support Hub

The Recover Together Small Business Hub will provide a network of resources and counseling to small businesses as they recover from the Coronavirus Pandemic, and beyond.
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On Wednesday, April 29, elected and business leaders launched the Recover Together Small Business HUB (Helping Business Unite), a free, one-stop clearinghouse to connect small and minority businesses to the resources and information they need most as they emerge from the COVID-19 crisis. This public-private collaboration is an early outcome of Mayor L. Steven Reed’s Economic Impact Task Force. “From the very…

Tuskegee University Supplying Healthcare Workers, First Responders with PPE Equipment

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With hospitals and medical facilities across the country running low on key personal protective equipment, or PPEs, in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, Tuskegee University is directing this much-needed gear to local healthcare providers and first-responders. University leaders and faculty pulled together more than 500 N95 masks, surgical masks, face shields, bonnets, shoe coverings, gloves, goggles and protective gowns…

Two More ADOC Staffers Test Positive for COVID-19

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On April 28, the Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) was informed via self-reporting that one (1) staff member employed at Ventress Correctional Facility and one (1) staff member employed at Kilby Correctional Facility have tested positive for COVID-19. These individuals promptly self-quarantined under the direction of their healthcare provider. The ADOC’s Office of Health Services (OHS) immediately initiated an investigation…

State School Superintendent Tours Perry Co. School District

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From the West Alabama Newsroom– State School Supt. Eric Mackey visits the Perry County School District Tuesday morning. He got a first-hand look at the challenges many rural school districts have educating students from a distance. Mackey toured Francis Marion School. Then traveled to the Newbern community — to see a school bus that provides Wi-Fi for students in the…

Troy Business Owners React to Updated Safer At Home Order

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Local business owners are reacting after watching state and health leaders give an update to the current safer-at-home order. The order is set to expire Thursday. Governor Kay Ivey says she is loosening some restrictions, but maintaining others during the coronavirus pandemic. Leaders are trying to figure out the best way to reopen the economy safely. The new order will…

Beasley Allen Law Firm Serves Over 500 Bagged Lunches to MPD

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On Tuesday, April 28, the Beasley Allen Law Firm partnered with Chappys Deli to serve lunch to Montgomery Police Department. They served over 500 bagged lunches. Each division had a representative to come down and get the lunches for their civilians and uniform personnel. They served lunches to 13 divisions of MPD. They say it’s a way to show their…

Alabama Stay-at Home Order Expires April 30; Safer-at-Home Order Becomes Effective until May 15

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Governor Kay Ivey in a press conference with State Health Officer Scott Harris and other members of the Alabama COVID-19 task force, announced that the Stay-at-Home order will expire on April 30. A new Safer-at-Home Order will go into effect at 5 p.m. on April 30 until May 15. The governor says the state is taking gradual steps to get…

Larry Puckett Chevrolet, River Bank & Trust Donate N100 Masks to Jackson Hospital

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Tuesday, April 28, Jackson Hospital health workers received N100 masks to help protect against COVID-19. Larry Puckett Chevrolet and River Bank & Trust voluntarily purchased and donated 52 reusable masks. The hospital hopes to obtain more masks for its medical and cleaning staff throughout Montgomery. One out of every five COVID-19 cases require health care from Montgomery health professionals. They…

Local Governments Urge Governor for “Flexibility” in Re-Opening Economy

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Last week Elmore and Autauga County officials sent a letter to the Governors office asking that she leave some flexibility to local governments when it comes to re-opening economies. County and city leaders say they are optimistic that communities are capable of handling a balance between public health and re-opening businesses. Governor Ivey is expected to present guidelines for a…