Selma Businesses Gear Up for Bridge Crossing Jubilee
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.…
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Annual Bridge Crossing Jubilee A Week Away
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…
COVID in Alabama Schools: Weekly Case Numbers Fall Below 1,000
The latest weekly Alabama Department of Public Health report on COVID in the state’s public schools shows cases once again dropping by more than half statewide.
Auburn University to Make Face Masks Optional on Campus
Auburn University says that it will soon make face masks optional for everyone on campus.
Gov. Kay Ivey Wants Alabama School Systems, Universities to End Face Mask Mandates
Gov. Kay Ivey has issued a statement calling on all Alabama schools and universities to end their face mask mandates.
Butler County Schools to End Face Mask Mandate
Butler County Schools will end its face mask mandate after Friday.
COVID in Alabama Schools: Weekly Case Numbers Drop by More Than Half Once Again
The latest weekly Alabama Department of Public Health report on COVID in the state’s public schools shows cases once again dropping by more than half statewide.
Annual Bridge Crossing Jubilee in Selma Turns 30
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- It's about two weeks before the annual Bridge Crossing Jubilee kicks off in Selma. And organizers say the event has changed over the last few years -- and not…
University of Alabama to End COVID-19 Protocols
The University of Alabama has announced that it will be ending COVID-19 protocols on campus.
Valentine's Day Sales Expected to Rise This Year
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Valentine's Day sales appear to be rebounding in Selma -- after a couple of down years -- due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Valentine's Day is typically the biggest day…
COVID in Alabama Schools: Weekly Numbers Drop by More Than Half
The latest weekly Alabama Department of Public Health report on COVID in the state’s public schools shows cases dropping by more than half statewide.
COVID in Alabama Schools: Numbers Plunge Statewide, but Rise in Montgomery County
The latest Alabama Department of Public Health report on COVID in the state’s public schools shows cases taking a big drop overall, but rising in Montgomery Public schools.
FDA Gives Full Approval to Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine
U.S. health regulators have now given full approval to Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine.
Did A Week of Virtual School Help Drop COVID-19 Case Numbers?
Did a week of virtual school help drop COVID-19 case numbers in Montgomery Public Schools and Autauga County Schools?
ADPH: County Health Departments Are Not Giving Out Free Face Masks
According to the Alabama Department of Public Health, the state's county health departments do not have free face masks to distribute to the public.
COVID-19 Exacerbates Poverty Problem in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- COVID-19 continues to make the hunger problem in high poverty areas like Selma -- even worse than it was before the pandemic started. The city of Selma tops the…
Federal COVID-19 Relief Spending Bill Now Heading to the Governor's Desk
The Alabama House of Representative passed the bill 100-0.
COVID in Alabama Schools: Numbers Take Small Dip Statewide; Montgomery, Autauga County Show Big Drops
The latest Alabama Department of Public Health report on COVID in the state's public schools shows cases taking a small dip overall, but dropping significantly in Montgomery and Autauga counties.
COVID-19 Booster Drive is Faltering in the U.S.
The COVID-19 booster drive in the U.S. is losing steam, worrying health experts.
Winn-Dixie Pharmacies to Offer Free N95 Face Masks
Winn-Dixie has announced that it will give away N95 face masks in partnership with the Federal Retail Pharmacy Program.
Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed Announces He Has COVID-19
Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed has announced that he has COVID-19.
COVID in Alabama: Positive Test Rate Reaches 45.9%
State health officials say 45.9% of those taking COVID-19 tests in Alabama are getting positive results.
UPDATE: All Elmore County Schools to Resume In-Person Learning Monday
Six Elmore County Schools which had switched to remote learning will resume in-person classes on Monday.
COVID Slowing Restoration of Boynton House in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- COVID-19 has slowed down the process of restoring the former house of a Selma voting rights legend -- but it hasn't stopped the progress. The project to restore the…
COVID in Alabama Schools: Numbers Take Another Big Jump
The Alabama Department of Public Health has released a new report on COVID cases in the state’s public schools. It shows cases have taken another big jump in the past week.
