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.
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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.
Wetumpka Middle School the Latest in Elmore County to Switch to Remote Learning
Wetumpka Middle School has become the sixth school in Elmore County to switch to remote learning due to faculty and staff absences.
UPDATE: Five Elmore County Schools to Remain Virtual for Rest of the Week
Elmore County School Supt. Richard Dennis says five schools will continue to have remote learning due to faculty and staff absences.
UPDATE: Five Elmore County Schools Hold Remote Learning Wednesday
Elmore County School Supt. Richard Dennis says five schools will have remote learning due to faculty and staff absences.
White House Launches Website for Free At-Home COVID Tests
The Biden administration has quietly launched its website for Americans to request free at-home COVID-19 tests, a day before the site was scheduled to officially launch.
Four Elmore County Schools Go Virtual Due to Lack of Teachers and Staff
Students at four Elmore County schools will have at least one day of virtual learning due to a shortage of teachers and staff.
UPDATE: Autauga County Schools Will Not Return to In-Person Learning This Week
Autauga County school officials say students will not return to in-person learning this week.
Face Masks Now Required at Two Schools in Pike Road
Officials with Pike Road Schools have announced that face masks will be required at two schools in the town's school system due to the spread of COVID cases.
ADPH: "Immediate Measures Necessary" with Pediatric COVID Hospitalizations at Record High in Alabama
The Alabama Department of Public Health has announced that "immediate measures" are necessary with pediatric COVID hospitalizations at a record high in the state.
Federal Website Launches Wednesday to Distribute Free At-Home COVID Tests
The White House says the federal website where Americans can request free COVID-19 tests will begin accepting orders on Wednesday.
Three High Schools in Elmore County to Switch to Virtual Learning
Three high schools in Elmore County are switching to virtual learning due to the rise in COVID cases.
U.S. Supreme Court Blocks Biden Vaccine-or-Test Mandate for Businesses
The U.S. Supreme Court has stopped the Biden administration from enforcing a requirement that employees at large businesses be vaccinated against COVID-19 or undergo weekly testing and wear a mask on the job.
Selma City Schools Switch to Virtual Due to COVID Spread
All Selma City Schools will shift to virtual learning due to the rise in COVIDÂ cases.
COVID in Alabama Schools: Cases Jump Fivefold in One Week
The Alabama Department of Public Health has released a new report on COVID cases in the state's public schools. It shows cases are five times the number they were one week ago.
Dallas County Schools, Offices Close Due to COVID Spread
Dallas County Schools and offices are closing due to the spread of COVID.
Biden to Double Free COVID Tests, Add Free N95 Masks, to Fight Omicron
President Joe Biden says the government plans to double to 1 billion the rapid, at-home COVID-19 tests to be distributed free to Americans.
Lowndes County Schools Extend Virtual Learning
The Lowndes County Board of Education says it is extending virtual learning.
Alexander City Schools to Switch to Virtual Learning
Alexander City Schools will shift to remote learning effective Friday, January 14.
MPS to Switch to Virtual Learning Starting Tuesday, January 18
Starting Tuesday, January 18 through Friday, January 21, schools will close the schools to allow time to deep clean and sanitize all school buildings.Â
Tallapoosa County Schools Going Virtual for the Remainder of the Week
Starting Wednesday, students will participate in virtual learning until Friday, January 14. Faculty and staff will still report to work each day.
At-Home COVID Tests to Be Covered by Insurance Starting Saturday
Starting Saturday, private health insurers will be required to cover up to eight home COVID-19 tests per month for those on their plans.
ASU Updates COVID Rules for Fans Attending Athletic Events
Alabama State University has updated its COVID rules for fans who want to attend athletic events, due to the new surge of the virus.
First COVID Report of 2022 Shows Large Jump in Cases in Alabama Public Schools
The Alabama Department of Public Health has released its first report on COVID cases in Alabama public schools for 2022. It shows a large jump in cases compared to the last report, issued just before the winter break.
