The NFL postponed this week’s game between New England and the Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs after “positive COVID-19 tests on both teams.” Patriots starting quarterback Cam Newton and Chiefs practice squad quarterback Jordan Ta’amu were both added to…
State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris said he doesn't know specifics about President Donald Trump's COVID case, but he said this goes to show the pandemic is not over and it does not discriminate,…
The White House says President Donald Trump will spend a "few days" at a military hospital after contracting COVID-19. Trump was to depart the White House by helicopter late Friday for Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, a White House…
WASHINGTON (AP) - The White House doctor says President Donald Trump remains "fatigued" after contracting COVID-19 and has been injected with a special combination of drugs. Trump is being treated with an experimental antibody cocktail for the virus that has…
We're approaching month seven since Alabama saw its first COVID case. Peaceful Solutions Massage Therapy has been in business in Montgomery for years, but when the pandemic hit, it affects a business that operates…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday awarded $35 million in Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) funds to establish the Alabama Health Care and Emergency Response Providers grant program. The grants will support providers who have been financially…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- COVID-19 has caused some major changes to the annual Central Alabama Fair in Selma. And as a result, organizers have even changed the name of this year's event. Fair…
It's been two weeks since the Labor Day holiday and the coronavirus numbers still aren't in. The delay has health officials cautiously optimistic that the state is making progress in the pandemic. New cases are being confirmed daily and about…
Two schools in Elmore County are suspending sporting competitions due to COVID-19. The Wetumpka High School football teams is suspending their season for one week following positive COVID-19 tests from players. The Elmore County High School volleyball team is suspending…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma church provides hot meals for dozens of people in the community -- in response to the COVID-19 crisis. Free meals were given away to a…
Studies say that the coronavirus pandemic may have disrupted the fight against HIV. Due to the overwhelming demand for coronavirus testing, health officials have shifted away from tracking HIV patients. The fight against HIV had already stalled in recent years.…
The Cork and Cleaver restaurant continues to recover from lost income and customer support after being closed down for two months due to the pandemic. After Governor Ivey issued her first stay at…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma church hands out tons of food this morning -- to help hundreds of people -- feed their families. The folks at Cornerstone Presbyterian Church on the corner…
The Alabama National Fair is back next month, but things will look pretty different. Alabama News Network talked with Randy Stephenson, the director of the fair, who said they're limiting the capacity to…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- As communities start to reopen from the pandemic --- people are being urged to get out and support small businesses in their communities. The COVID-19 pandemic has…
