Florida officials have arrested the pastor of a megachurch after detectives say he held two Sunday services with hundreds of people and violated a safer-at-home order in place to limit the spread of the coronavirus. According to jail records, Pastor…
The Alabama Department of Revenue would like to remind taxpayers to be vigilant about protecting their personal and financial information. Scammers and fraudsters take advantage of honest taxpayers through calls to action using phishing emails and other methods seeking this…
The Coronavirus outbreak will impact storm shelters in our area. Autauga County EMA Director Ernie Baggett tells Alabama News Network that fewer people will be allowed into the county's shelters because of social distancing. The county has two FEMA rated…
With millions of people suddenly out of work and rent due at the first of the month, some tenants are vowing to go on a "rent strike" until the coronavirus pandemic subsides. Many cities have temporarily banned evictions, but strike…
Montgomery Police Department has charged one adult male with violation of the city's curfew order. Police say the man was arrested for loitering at a business in the 6400 block of Atlanta Highway. It was around 11 pm on March…
The Elmore County EMA says the "Safer Places" storm shelter will open if needed. In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, many people have questioned if storms shelter would be open with storms looming. The government has issued several social…
Local churches are not letting the Coronavirus halt worship services. Some congregations are even using multiple platforms to reach its members. "They didn't teach us how to deal with this kind of thing in seminary, you know, a world-wide pandemic,"…
According to the Alabama Department of Public Health: "Due to schools, businesses and churches closing indefinitely in response to the Coronavirus, more people are spending free time on Alabama waterways. Activity on Alabama’s lakes, rivers and other bodies of water…
According to ADPH's live, interactive map, Alabama's Coronavirus cases are up to 806. As of Sunday afternoon, 4,755 have been tested. Four deaths have been reported.
The City of Selma is implementing a curfew starting Sunday, March 28th. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the increased risk of infection by public gatherings, the City of Selma is implementing a curfew for the hours between 9:00 pm…
The East Alabama Medical Center has confirmed five patients who tested positive from the Coronavirus have died since Friday morning. Three of the patients were from Chambers County. The other two were from Lee County. The total is not yet…
A state health order has closed all non-essential businesses in Alabama- effective now. The closures were set to begin at 5 p.m. It comes after leaders have been trying to help contain the spread of the coronavirus in the state.…
Baldwin County EMA officials announced via Facebook that the county's first resident has died due to COVID-19. The post reads: "Our hearts are heavy after learning of the first passing of a member of our Baldwin County community. We are…
Publix announced Saturday that it's offering rent relief to businesses operating in nearly 300 Publix-owned shopping centers. This, including 23 in Alabama, that have closed due to the Coronavirus pandemic. The relief package includes waiving rent for two months, as…
As of 3:40 p.m. Saturday, the Alabama Department of Public Health is reporting 696 confirmed Coronavirus cases. 4,755 people have been tested, and three people have died due to the virus.
Alabama News Network has confirmed via the Macon County EMA Director: After days of lobbying and requesting that Macon County gets its citizens tested, we will have public testing on Monday from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m in Macon County…
President Trump has signed an unprecedented $2.2 trillion economic rescue…
Alabama K-12 students will finish out the school year, but they will not do so in the classroom. Public schools around the state are preparing to finish the year by alternate…
The Alabama Community College System (ACCS) announced today that online instruction will continue at all of its campuses through the remainder of the spring semester. In addition, due to restrictions on event sizes by state and federal officials, all traditional…
At a news conference that Alabama News Network aired live on Friday afternoon, Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed announced a curfew for the city of Montgomery. The curfew will be from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. seven nights a week. The…
Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama (HMMA) will extend its suspension of production of automobiles in Montgomery until April 10. The plant will resume production on April 13. As COVID-19 cases escalate across the U.S. and Alabama, we are taking this action…
COVID-19 testing is available in Macon County at two medical facilities. The facilities will be at Tuskegee Medical and Surgical Center and Tuskegee Quality of Life Health Services. Strict rules are in place for the testing. The Tuskegee Medical and…
Gov. Kay Ivey was joined by State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris for a news conference this morning, when it was announced that all businesses that are considered "non-essential" in Alabama would be closed until 5 p.m. on April 17.…
An airman assigned to the 187th Fighter Wing, Alabama Air National Guard here has tested positive for COVID-19 on March 26. In keeping with CDC guidance, the airman self-quarantined after experiencing COVID-19 symptoms. When the airman's symptoms did not resolve,…
Lowe's has announced that it hopes to hire for 30,000 positions in stores across the U.S. The announcement was made by Lowe's President and CEO Marvin Ellison. Lowe's is offering full-time, part-time, seasonal and overnight jobs for displaced workers who are seeking short-term opportunities. It…
