Alabama health officials are encouraged by a decline in COVID-19 cases about a month after a state mask order took effect. But they also cautioned that people should not abandon precautions as the state heads to Labor Day gatherings and school openings. Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey implemented a statewide mask order in July. On Thursday, State Health Officer Scott Harris…
On Wednesday, Aug. 12, Troy University officials were made aware of two confirmed cases involving students who are residents of on-campus residence halls – one from Newman Hall 100 and one from Rushing Hall. The students are currently in quarantine off campus. JUST IN: Here’s a list of @TROYUnews confirmed Coronavirus cases, via the university’s website. Anyone who tests positive…
Many restaurants across the country have been able to reopen this summer by moving their seating outside. While outdoor dining is popular, it comes with challenges for both diners and restaurant owners. A meal at your favorite restaurant looks a bit different these days. Tables cover sidewalks and, in some places, fill the streets. “I’ve been stuck in my apartment…
From the West Alabama Newsroom– Selma City Schools is set to reopen in less than two weeks. Teachers are already back on the job — while students report back later this month. Superintendent Dr. Avis Williams says the district is preparing for a school year — like no other. The first nine weeks of the school year will be virtual…
A judge has dismissed a lawsuit challenging the legality of Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey’s statewide order to wear face coverings in public places to combat the spread of the coronavirus. Montgomery Circuit Judge Greg Griffin entered the order following a hearing. Real estate agent Debbie Mathis and retired sheriff’s Deputies Larry Lewis and Barry Munza, all of Jackson County, filed…
The iconic summer job for high school and college students has been on the wane for nearly 20 years. But the pandemic is squeezing even more young people out of the workforce. Some are borrowing more money. Others have turned to pick-up jobs like Instacart, only to compete with older people who are similarly sidelined. A Drexel University education professor…
Air travel is down sharply during the pandemic, but airport screeners are finding guns at a much higher rate. And about 80% of those guns are loaded. The Transportation Security Administration appealed Monday for travelers to pay attention to the restrictions on traveling with guns. They are allowed in checked bags if unloaded and in a locked case, but they’re…
From the West Alabama Newsroom– Dallas County District Attorney Michael Jackson is warning the public — to be on-guard against scams during the pandemic. Jackson says scam artists are looking to take advantage of people. And he wants the public to be aware — and stay alert. “Be careful!” Jackson warns some scams involve face masks. “One of the things is…
The time is running out to fill out your census. Local census officials are worried of the potential negative impacts that the census ending early will have. The census will end nearly a month earlier than planned. It was learned that this time last week that to be counted, households must complete the survey by September 30, rather than October…
A spokesoman said Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey is evaluating President Donald Trump’s proposal to offer an additional $400 a week in unemployment payments that also required states to pick up one-fourth of the cost. Ivey spokeswoman Gina Maiola said in a statement that the administration is exploring the options and evaluating the most recent directions. Trump, in an attempt to…
