The Alabama Department of Public Health has now confirmed that a Montgomery County resident died from COVID-19. Monday, Alabama News Network learned that a person in Montgomery County who contracted the virus had died, according to the Montgomery County EMA. An ADPH investigation now reveals that COVID-19 was the primary cause of death. Tuesday, the Alabama Department of Public Health…
After weeks of concern about the lack of coronavirus testing in Macon County, testing facilities are finally open. On Monday ADPH performed drive through testing for residents that were pre-screened and set up appointments. By noon on Monday, at least a half dozen test had been performed. Macon County EMA Director Frank H. Lee says officials have been pleading for…
A Covington County pediatrician is speaking out, after recovering from her recent COVID-19 diagnosis. Dr. Gabrielle Baldwin is the owner and principal physician at Covington Pediatrics in Andalusia; and one of two of the county’s first COVID-19 cases confirmed on Friday, March 27th. While the Alabama Department of Public Health does not release any personal or identifying information when reporting…
Alabama News Network has received notice that a Montgomery County person who tested positive for COVID-19 has died. At this time, it hasn’t been confirmed that the actual cause of death was due to COVID-19, only that it was COVID-19 related. The Alabama Department of Public Health is working to investigate to determine whether COVID-19 was the primary cause of…
Brenda Gilbert has been coming to Lake Martin for thirty years. “I think it’s a great way to try to help get through these times, it’s good therapy,” Gilbert said. Gilbert is one of hundreds of boaters who have been on Alabama’s waterways in recent days. And with health order guidelines in effect, Gilbert says she’s doing her part to…
Florida officials have arrested the pastor of a megachurch after detectives say he held two Sunday services with hundreds of people and violated a safer-at-home order in place to limit the spread of the coronavirus. According to jail records, Pastor Rodney Howard-Browne turned himself in to authorities Monday afternoon in Hernando County, where he lives. Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister…
The Alabama Department of Revenue would like to remind taxpayers to be vigilant about protecting their personal and financial information. Scammers and fraudsters take advantage of honest taxpayers through calls to action using phishing emails and other methods seeking this type of information. Criminals are always looking for new opportunities to successfully pull off such schemes, such as the federal government’s…
The Coronavirus outbreak will impact storm shelters in our area. Autauga County EMA Director Ernie Baggett tells Alabama News Network that fewer people will be allowed into the county’s shelters because of social distancing. The county has two FEMA rated shelters at Boone’s Chapel and Posey’s Crossroads Baptist Church, but as of now Baggett says they will not be open…
With millions of people suddenly out of work and rent due at the first of the month, some tenants are vowing to go on a “rent strike” until the coronavirus pandemic subsides. Many cities have temporarily banned evictions, but strike advocates are demanding that rent payments be waived, not delayed, for those in need. White sheets are being hung in…
Montgomery Police Department has charged one adult male with violation of the city’s curfew order. Police say the man was arrested for loitering at a business in the 6400 block of Atlanta Highway. It was around 11 pm on March 29. They say the male appeared to be intoxicated and refused to comply with the curfew order. Montgomery mayor Steven…
