The Alabama Department of Labor released the official count for initial claims filed during the week of April 5 – April 11. 77,515 initial claims were filed either online or by telephone during this time period. 71,374 of those claims are COVID-19 related.…
Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday announced the launch of new COVID-19 drive-thru testing sites in Adamsville and Montgomery. The testing sites are supported by Walmart and Quest Diagnostics and will be available to anyone who may be exhibiting symptoms, as…
The latest models suggest that Alabama will reach the peak of Coronavirus infections sometime near April 22nd. With that in mind many people are already asking the question when will restrictions be…
The Social Security Administration announced Wednesday that Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients will receive automatic Economic Impact Payments directly from the Treasury Department. Treasury anticipates these automatic payments no later than early May. SSI recipients with no qualifying children do…
As stay-at-home orders have taken effect in Montgomery and across the state, there are still violators of these laws that are meant to keep the public safe from the dangers of COVID-19. The Montgomery Police Department is asking for your…
Health and advocacy groups are urging Governor Kay Ivey and legislators to expand the state's Medicaid program as the coronavirus outbreak strains health care systems and takes its deadliest toll on people with underlying medical problems. A group of more…
Coronavirus testing will return to Macon County on Tuesday, April 21 from 10A.M. until 2P.M. The testing will be conducted at the Macon County Health Department. Pre-screening is required for testing. To set up an appointment and pre-screening call 334-727-1800. There…
Update: This story was updated on 4/15/2020, 10:30AM to include names of members of the Governor's Cornavirus Task Force Executive Committee. On Tuesday Governor Kay Ivey held a press conference giving updates…
Demand is high for personal protective equipment, or PPE, across the nation. Medical professionals and first responders are facing a shortage of masks and gloves. And Pike County is no different. That is…
Starting Wednesday April 15, Montgomery Public Schools (MPS) will roll out six local school buses to serve as Wi-Fi hotspots for MPS students. The rollout of the Wi-Fi buses is a part…
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs (ADVA) continues to follow precautionary measures at the state’s four veterans homes to mitigate the spread…
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey says people to not let their guard down on anti-coronavirus measures and was noncommittal on whether closures would have to extend through May. Ivey spoke at a news conference, saying Tuesday that she wants to reopen…
As we reported earlier this month, Camden Nursing Facility, Inc has had residents and staff test positive to the COVID-19. As of Tuesday, April 14, there are thirteen staff members and four residents positive for COVID-19. The residents are receiving…
Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama (HMMA) today announced its support to increase COVID-19 testing in Montgomery and surrounding counties. The collaborative effort between HMMA and Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed will help the fight against the novel coronavirus. HMMA is coordinating an…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Dallas County EMA is preparing for the threat of severe weather this weekend -- but officials say the Coronavirus pandemic -- is making it harder. "We're expecting damaging…
For inmates and law enforcement officers in close quarters, social distancing can be nearly impossible. That's why Sheriff Brunson had a  Quarantine unit building built near the Macon County Jail. The…
Governor Kay Ivey on Monday issued a supplemental emergency proclamation, which directs the Board of Pardons and Paroles to resume parole hearings, amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Hearings will resume in a manner that reduces person-to-person interaction. At the same time,…
Alabama school systems are now one week into alternative learning methods of instruction since state officials closed schools due to coronavirus concerns. It's a challenge Troy City School's interim Superintendent Cynthia Thomas…
An officer for the Alabama Bureau of Pardons and Paroles has tested positive for COVID-19 and is self-quarantining at his home. Despite the state and nationwide health threat, Alabama probation and parole officers continue to work every day to keep…
With a nationwide shortage of personal protection equipment for healthcare workers, The Medical Association of the State of Alabama is hosting a a PPE donation day to try and fill local needs. From…
Montgomery Area Food Bank (MAFB) Forest Park Ministry and First Montgomery Seventh Day Adventist will be assembling resources to ensure more than 100 Seniors receive their United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA), Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) Tuesday at 1…
A federal judge has ruled that Alabama cannot ban abortions as part of the state's response to coronavirus. U.S. District Judge Myron Thompson on Sunday issued a preliminary injunction to prevent the state from forbidding abortions as part of a…
An Alabama couple is sharing insight and advice after the wife's recent coronavirus diagnosis.. For days, Birmingham resident Sherri Ross had been battling a cough. She thought it had to do with her allergies…
There are now more than 3,000 COVID-19 cases reported in Alabama. Health officials said there have been 80 reported deaths in the state, but as of right now, they have only confirmed that 58 people have died from the virus.…
More than 450 health care workers in Alabama have been infected with COVID-19 as the total cases in the state neared 3,000. The Alabama Department of Public Health said that 464 employees in hospitals and doctors' offices have tested positive…
