SOURCE: AP Photo/Bill Sikes, File The Alabama Department of Public Health says once Moderna has been fully approved by the FDA, the state should receive 84,300 doses. Dr. Karen Landers said the shipment is expected to arrive in Alabama sometime next week. ADPH is not disclosing which hospitals will receive the new vaccine, but says more hospitals are expected to…
Christmas Eve is exactly one week away, and First United Methodist Church in Cloverdale is getting ready to make the largest day of worship happen as safely as possible. The church has more than doubled its Christmas Eve worship services this year to ensure that as many people who want to come out and celebrate, can. The past nine months…
Alabama continues to have significant community spread of COVID-19 that is not adequately mitigated, and the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) strongly urges caution during the holiday season. Any gathering with family and friends who live outside one’s own household can increase the chances of developing or transmitting the deadly virus. Postponing travel and staying home will protect yourself…
U.S. Congressman Mike Rogers/Source: Associated Press U.S. Congressman Mike Rogers says he has tested positive for COVID-19. The congressman from Alabama’s 3rd congressional district made the announcement Thursday morning on Twitter. Congressman Rogers said he’s experiencing mild symptoms, but in good spirits. He is currently in self-isolation and says he is looking forward to getting back to work soon. This…
A hospital in Dothan says it’s suspending elective surgeries because of an increase in cases of COVID-19 patients needing care. Southeast Health announced the cutback in a statement that includes a plea for residents to wear face masks and take other safety steps. Some hospitals already have canceled elective surgeries and other procedures. The Alabama Hospital Association says intensive care…
From the West Alabama Newsroom– A Demopolis non-profit organization gave away hundreds of free Christmas turkeys to needy families in Marengo County. The Moore Wright Group is on a mission to break the cycle of poverty in Marengo County. The non-profit held a food giveaway Wednesday morning in Linden. The group passed out more than 19 tons of food —…
Montgomery City HallThe Covid Cares Act has helped municipalities across the country give hazard pay to many city employees, but it doesn’t cover all employees. The Covid Cares Act covers additional pay for first responders, and Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed had city sanitation workers covered through the personnel board. At Tuesday night’s city council meeting, Councilman Glenn Pruitt asked to…
According to the Alabama Nursing Home Association, vaccinations will begin in Alabama nursing homes sometime around Christmas. The federal government has entered a partnership with CVS and Walgreens Pharmacies to distribute and administer the vaccine in Alabama’s nursing homes. Vaccines are expected to arrive at the pharmacies on December 21, and a vaccination plan will be in place and should…
From the West Alabama Newsroom– A Selma businesswoman is sharing the devastating impact COVID-19 has had on her family — with the hopes that it’ll make people take the virus more seriously. Some people think COVID-19 is a hoax. So, they’re unwilling to wear a face mask — or social distance. “Tell them to come talk to me. It’s not…
The Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce held its annual meeting Tuesday, highlighting a year of success and hardship in the midst of the pandemic. Small business owners nationwide are ready for the new year… And a one very different from 2020. Flora Brown, owner of Fairview Farmer’s Market, has been in the farming industry her entire life. She said as…
