Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul says he was tested a week ago for the novel coronavirus, but continued working at the Capitol because he “felt that it was highly unlikely” he was sick since he had no symptoms of the illness. Paul also says he did not have direct contact with anyone who tested positive for the virus or was sick….
With schools closed due to the coronavirus, some students are missing out on nutritious meals daily. But Lowndes County School officials are working to provide meals to those in need. According to Lowndes County School System Superintendent Jason Burroughs, hundreds of students rely on school-provided meals in West Alabama each day. “We have a high, free and reduced poverty rate…
The Alabama Coalition for Immigrant Justice (ACIJ), Hispanic Outreach Leadership and Action (HOLA), Adelante Alabama Worker Center, AIDS Alabama, Alabama Arise, Children’s Policy Cooperative (CPC), Alabama Institute for Social Justice, AshaKiran, Birmingham Islamic Society, GASP, Greater Birmingham Ministries (GBM), and the Hispanic Interest Coalition of Alabama (HICA), are calling on the Alabama Department of Public Health and the Governor’s Office…
The Montgomery Public Schools Child Nutrition Program has designated 16 schools located throughout Montgomery County as locations where both breakfast and lunch will be available for pickup starting Monday, March 23. The schools will be open 7 to 9 a.m. for breakfast and 11 a.m to 1 p.m. for lunch. The meals will be available for anyone 18 and under…
CVS Health has announced plans to immediately fill 50,000 full-time, part-time and temporary roles across the country. In a news release, CVS says jobs include store associates, home delivery drivers, distribution center employees and member/customer service professionals. The company says it will use a technology-enabled hiring process that includes virtual job fairs, virtual interviews and virtual job tryouts. Click here…
Governor Kay Ivey and the Alabama Department of Revenue announced Monday that the state income tax filing due date is extended from April 15, to July 15. Taxpayers can also defer state income tax payments due on April 15, to July 15, without penalties and interest, regardless of the amount owed. This deferment applies to all taxpayers, including individuals,…
Baptist Health has announced the opening of a new Drive-up Coronavirus Care Clinic in Prattville. The clinic will be located at 350 County Road 4 West in Prattville. Baptist Health opened a Coronavirus Care Clinic in Montgomery last week. Just like the location in Montgomery, they will provide drive up coronavirus tests for those who have symptoms or have came…
Dollar General has announced plans to nearly double its normal hiring rate and add up to 50,000 employees by the end of April. This is response to the public’s needs during the coronavirus pandemic. “We believe our customers are relying on us now more than ever to provide an affordable, convenient retail option,” said Kathy Reardon, Dollar General’s senior vice…
With the coronavirus shutting down businesses, people everywhere are losing their jobs. But some companies are hiring and are desperate for workers. Grocery stores continue to see a rush of customers and many are now looking for help. “If somebody is temporarily out of work, we would like to offer them a job,” says Christy Lara, director of public relations…
The Federal Emergency Management Agency is working to stop rumors concerning coronavirus from spreading over social media and elsewhere. It has launched a web page that will address many of the rumors concerning the severity of the situation in the U.S. and what possible action may take place. One myth that FEMA is addressing is the widespread concern that…
