Alabama State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris talked with Alabama News Network about the state’s first recorded case of COVID-19 on March 13, 2020, and what has happened in the two years since.
From the West Alabama Newsroom– This Sunday will mark two years — since Alabama recorded its first case of COVID-19. Since then — the virus has impacted nearly everything we do. Melinda Fancher of Selma says she’s never seen anything — like the COVID pandemic. And she’s not alone. “I mean, you go to bed one night and things are…
From the West Alabama Newsroom– The Department of Labor and the city of Selma hold a workforce summit — to help industries recruit and retain workers. Alabama Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington — says the COVID-19 pandemic — created a lot of challenges for businesses nationwide. But he says business in the state of Alabama — is bouncing back nicely. “The…
From the West Alabama Newsroom– A 46-year annual Selma tradition — returns in a new way — following a two-year COVID-related hiatus. After more than four and half decades — the annual Historic Selma Pilgrimage — is no more. But it’s only because organizers — are now calling the event — the Historic Selma Tour of Homes. “Selma has the…
From the West Alabama Newsroom– There was a full slate of activities Friday at the annual Bridge Crossing Jubilee in Selma. Vice President Kamala Harris is set to appear at the event this year — and the anticipation is growing — for a big weekend. People from all over are beginning to make their way to the Queen City to…
Montgomery Public Schools Supt. Dr. Ann Roy Moore says the face mask mandate for students and employees will end at the end of the day on Friday, April 8.
Hospitalizations for COVID-19 are at their lowest point in Alabama since late 2021 in another sign that the latest wave of illness is loosening its grip.
The latest weekly Alabama Department of Public Health report on COVID in the state’s public schools show cases dropping by nearly half statewide.
From the West Alabama Newsroom– The annual Bridge Crossing Jubilee in Selma is set to kick off in a couple of days. The four-day event usually provides a huge economic boost for the city. Businesses are anticipating one of the biggest crowds in the last couple of years — due to improving COVID numbers. Selma businesses are gearing up to…
From the West Alabama newsroom– The annual Bridge Crossing Jubilee is set to kick off in a week — and organizers are working to put the finishing touches — on the biggest annual civil rights event in the country. The Sunday line-up of events — are the highlight of the Bridge Crossing Jubilee. Organizers say the annual Martin and Coretta…
