As COVID-19 restrictions start to loosen, churches are making moves to revive in-person services. Last week, the Archdiocese of Mobile released guidelines for Catholic Churches that wished to resume public masses. A few of…
Montgomery YMCAs have officially reopened their doors after being temporarily closed due to the Coronavirus outbreak. Although the doors are open, everything is not completely back to normal, there are going to be…
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama State Health Officer Scott Harris said the state’s coronavirus numbers are “not as good as we could hope for” as outbreaks continue. Harris said the trend in coronavirus numbers “depends which part of the state you are…
Many churches have found creative ways to engage their congregation during the coronavirus pandemic. For some churches, their reach has been greater using online and drive-up services , but the Archdiocese…
The Montgomery Area YMCA's have reopened their doors, but with a few changes. Some of the changes were made to the operating hours. The Bell Load location is open Monday through Friday from…
Alabama Department of Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington announced Tuesday that ADOL has disbursed more than $1 billion in COVID-19 related unemployment compensation benefits. Alabama is paying benefits under all three programs covered in the CARES Act: Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation…
Canada and the US have agreed to extend their agreement to keep border closed to non essential travel to June 21 during the coronavirus pandemic. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says border is a source of vulnerability so the agreement will…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Dallas County is back open for business. The county courthouse reopened to the public Monday morning -- for the first time in two months. A line…
Alabama Food Bank Association announced it received critical support from Wind Creek Hospitality to help provide 250,000 meals to Alabama families during the COVID-19 pandemic. This donation comes at a critical time for food banks in Alabama as they respond…
The Poarch Band of Creek Indians (PCI) have announced a $500,000 donation to the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) to assist with testing and equipment in the battle against the COVID-19 pandemic. In response to the donation, Governor Ivey…
Alabama lawmakers are meeting for the final day of the legislative session amid a continuing dispute with Gov. Kay Ivey over how to use the state's $1.8 billion in federal coronavirus relief funds. Lawmakers will decide whether to accept, or…
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP)- Alabama's Coronavirus death toll neared 500 on Saturday. The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) reports that there have been more than 11,600 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the state and at least 485 deaths which is…
Gov. Kay Ivey and State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris want to remind people across Alabama, and in Montgomery especially, that they need to continue to protect themselves against COVID-19. Some reports say that Montgomery could become a national hot…
The owner of the Magnolia Haven Rehabilitation & Health Care Center in Tuskegee has issued a statement that it has been notified that a part-time employee has tested positive for COVID-19. The notification was made on Tuesday, according to the…
Gov. Kay Ivey has issued a statement in response to Alabama Senate Bill 161, which is the bill that would determine how federal CARES Act money is spent. As part of her statement, Ivey says she intends to sign both…
The Poarch Band of Creek Indians has made a generous donation to the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH). ADPH says the donation is to enhance the department's COVID-19 response capabilities. “Each county in the state will benefit from the…
It has been two months since Alabama recorded its first coronavirus case. Since then there have been more than 10,000 cases and at least 400 deaths. State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris warns…
A Montgomery/Fire Rescue firefighter has tested positive for COVID-19. Spokesperson District Chief Q.L. Burke says the firefighter tested positive on May 11 after being sent home on May 6 following a routine evening temperature check. Due to the positive confirmed…
Foster children have enormous challenges even in the best of times. The coronavirus pandemic has threatened to throw them into even greater turmoil. The social restrictions imposed to control the virus's spread have isolated them from adult supervisors and friends…
The Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) has been informed about three cases of COVID-19 via self-reporting among staff members of correctional facilities. Employees from Ventress Correctional Facility (Ventress) in Clayton, Easterling Correctional Facility (Easterling) in Clio, and Montgomery Women’s Community…
It's National Police Week. Since 1962, the week of May 15th has been dedicated to honoring our disabled and fallen law enforcement officers across the nation. On the national level, many events have…
Pike Road Schools has announced its plans for graduation. Pike Road High School will hold its first graduation on Saturday, June 6, at 9:00 am in the PRHS Stadium. Each graduate…
A drive-up COVID-19 testing clinic will be offered at the Butler County Health Department on Friday, May 15, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. while testing supplies are available. The address of the Butler County Health Department is 350 Airport…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Barber shops and beauty salons in the city of Selma -- are starting to reopen after a five week temporary shutdown. Fresh Trim Barber Shop is…
A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed by the family of Anthony Lamar Smith against Charter Communications. Smith was killed on April 28, after his 18-wheeler caught low hanging cables on Hix Road in Tallapoosa County. The impact damaged utility…
