The entrance to the corporate office of Hope Enterprise Corporation (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis) NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Small minority-owned businesses have often struggled to gain access to capital and other tools to grow, a challenge made more daunting by the economic upheaval of the coronavirus pandemic. But a new effort announced Tuesday aims to address those disparities in pockets…
COVID-19 vaccination clinic in Montgomery – Alabama News Network Alabama is moving forward to phase 1-B of coronavirus vaccinations as it opens eight mass vaccination clinics this week. In our area, there are clinics in Montgomery and Selma. Phase 1-B includes: Everyone 65 and older; educators; grocery store workers; some manufacturing workers; public transit workers; agriculture employees; state legislators and…
On Monday, February 8, hundreds of cars lined up to begin receiving the first round of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. The site located at the old Montgomery Mall at 3003 E. South Boulevard expected to distributed 1,000 doses of the vaccine. Helping expedite the vaccine and aiding things to flow smoothly, it took volunteers pitching in, such as school nurses…
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) – Alabama is expanding who is eligible to receive immunizations against COVID-19 but health officials cautioned there’s still not enough vaccine for everyone who qualifies for a shot. Beginning Monday, everyone 65 and older; educators; grocery store workers; some manufacturing workers; public transit workers; agriculture employees; state legislators, and constitutional officers will be eligible to get vaccinations….
This Monday a mass coronavirus vaccination clinic will open in Montgomery. The clinic is located at the old Montgomery Mall Locations 3003 E. South Boulevard. Vaccinations are open to group 1A and 1B, which includes healthcare workers, first responders, teachers, and people 65 years old and older. Officials plan to administer 1000 shots per day for 5 days this week….
Auburn University is fully resuming on-campus operations that were disrupted by the coronavirus last year. All optional remote instruction will end on Sunday. And most employees who’ve been working on a virtual basis will return to campus on Monday. The Opelika-Auburn News reports the decision to reopen was based on multiple factors. The university has experienced a downward trend in…
Alabama is moving forward to phase 1-B of Coronavirus vaccinations. Phase 1-B includes teachers and educators. ADPH has set up 8 mass vaccination clinics across the state to speed up vaccinations. No appointment is needed for the clinics, and each site is expected to give 1000 shots per day, for five days. Follow this link, to view eligibility for vaccination….
From the West Alabama Newsroom– COVID-19 has drastically changed the annual Bridge Crossing Jubilee. The event will be totally virtual this year — and preparations are coming down to the wire. Drew Glover is the Principal Coordinator for the event. “The Jubilee as an organization is discouraging people from having in-person events over the weekend that would cause any kind…
The Alabama Senate has swiftly approved legislation that would provide businesses and others protection from liability in coronavirus-related lawsuits. The bill passed today without debate on a 27-1 vote. It now moves to the Alabama House of Representatives. Sen. Arthur Orr (R-Decatur) has said that the bill would give protection to companies, churches and other entities from virus-related claims only…
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Legislative committees advanced bills dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic, including one to cut the power of the state health officer and another to extend liability protection to businesses. The Senate Judiciary Committee voted 7-4 to approve a bill by Republican Sen. Tom Whatley of Auburn that would require the state’s governor to approve the state health…
