The University of Alabama announced Wednesday morning that it will cancel Spring Break in 2021. University officials say it will continue in-person instruction and provide on-campus residence for the 2021 Spring Semester, but classes will start Wednesday, January 13, a week later than previously scheduled. Officials also say classes will be canceled on Monday, March 15 as a wellness/study day…
Gov. Kay Ivey and State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris held a news conference this morning to update the state on Alabama’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The news conference was carried live on Alabama News Network. Ivey is extending the state’s mask mandate until 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 8. It had been due to expire on Friday. Most…
From the West Alabama Newsroom– Dallas County Schools is outfitting 30 buses in it’s fleet — with Wi-Fi technology. “It’s our plan to eventually have all 72 of our buses outfitted, but this first 30 will be placed strategically,” said Superintendent Hattie Shelton. “We still have some students that are still not getting internet well. And so, hopefully, this will…
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) – The Walt Disney Co. is planning to lay off 28,000 workers in its theme parks division in California and Florida. The company has been squeezed by limits on attendance at its parks and other restrictions due to the pandemic. Officials said Tuesday that two-thirds of the planned layoffs involve part-time workers but they ranged from salaried…
Alcohol regulators in Alabama have lifted restrictions imposed on bars and restaurants over the summer. The restrictions put in place were to stem the spread of COVID-19. Members of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board voted Tuesday afternoon to eliminate an emergency rule that required businesses to stop selling alcohol at 11 p.m. and close 30 minutes later. The ABC Board…
Test tube with blood sample for COVID-19 test. Positive test. Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday applauded President Trump, Vice President Pence and the Administration for supplying Alabama with over 1 million Abbott Laboratories BinaxNow, rapid COVID-19 tests. The Alabama Department of Public Health will be receiving these shipments in phases during the next few months. The initial shipment will be…
Getting the flu shot may be more important this year than previous years. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama is strongly encouraging Alabamians to get a flu shot this year. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, BCBS says reducing the spread of respiratory illnesses, like the flu, this fall and winter is more important than ever. The Centers for Disease…
Elmore County High School is suspending more athletic programs due to COVID-19. On Tuesday, September 29, Elmore County High School announced they will suspend varsity football for one week. Three players tested positive and fifteen others are self-isolated due to exposure to a positive case of COVID-19. ADPH guidelines require 10 days self-isolation for positive cases of COVID-19, and the…
Opp City Schools/Source: Opp City Schools Beginning October 19, Opp High School 9th and 10th graders will be back on campus on Mondays. All 9th and 10th grade traditional students will attend school three days a week instead of two. All schedules will remain the same for juniors and seniors. This new schedule (see below) will allow students to practice…
From the West Alabama Newsroom– Restaurants everywhere are struggling to survive — due to the effect that Covid-19 has had on business. But one Selma restaurant is managing to stay afloat by taking it’s business — out on the road. Before COVID-19 — Tally-Ho Restaurant was one of Selma’s most popular restaurants. Even though its located off the beaten path….
