Should Coronavirus Stop You from Going to a Community Tornado Shelter?
Spring is peak severe weather season in Alabama and elsewhere across the South. But as we are being told to avoid public gatherings to stop the spread of coronavirus,…
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FUMC Pastor Shares Message of Hope During Coronavirus Outbreak
With social distancing in effect, local church leaders are moving services completely online. The platform change is allowing them to spread a message of hope to a larger audience. "We're praying for all of Montgomery to be safe and to…
Macon County EMA Officials Issue Coronavirus Scam Warning
The Macon County EMA is warning residents about a scam. People are going door to door claiming to perform authorized testing for the coronavirus. Once inside the victim's home, the scammer performs a fake test and then charges the homeowner…
Restaurant Owner Shares Concerns About CoronaVirus Effects
A state-wide health order update is now in effect--- as state officials try to contain the spread of the Coronavirus. Restrictions include prohibiting gatherings of 25 people or more, and the closing of beaches and…
Gov. Kay Ivey Announces Help for Small Businesses Affected by Coronavirus
Gov. Kay Ivey has announced that the state's small businesses negatively impacted by the coronavirus pandemic are now eligible for help from the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program. The program will help qualified businesses and…
Medical Association of Alabama Launches Coronavirus Web Resources
The Medical Association of Alabama, the state’s largest professional organization of physicians, has announced the creation of two web pages -- a “one-stop” resource site for physicians and health care personnel and another “one-stop” resource site for the public. “We’ve…
Gov. Kay Ivey Addresses State of Alabama Regarding Coronavirus
Gov. Kay Ivey has issued a brief address to the State of Alabama regarding coronavirus. Alabama News Network shared her words on television Friday night. She says that there is a…
Macon County EMA Issues Coronavirus Scam Warning
The Macon County Emergency Management Agency has issued a warning about a coronavirus-related scam. The EMA says it has been made aware of people going door-to-door in some areas saying they are authorized to do coronavirus/COVID-19 home testing. The EMA…
Macon County EMA Director Urging Churches Not to Meet for Services, Funerals
Macon County Emergency Management Agency Director Frank Lee has sent a notice to churches in his county not to have in-person meetings, funerals or other activities. Here is the note that Alabama News Network obtained: I am suggesting that all…
Staff Member to Vice President Mike Pence Tests Positive for Coronavirus
A member of Vice President Mike Pence's staff has tested positive for coronavirus. Pence's spokeswoman Katie Miller says the unidentified staff member did not have "close contact" to either the vice president or President Trump. MORE COVERAGE FROM CBS NEWS…
Alabama Dept. of Corrections Announces 30-Day Moritorium on Accepting Inmates from County Jails
The Alabama Department of Corrections has announced it's placing a 30-day moratorium on new intakes from county jails based on Gov. Kay Ivey’s declared State of Emergency related to COVID-19. ADOC says this restriction includes new commitments, court returns and…
Publix Joins List of Companies Planning to Hire More Workers
Publix Super Markets has announced that it's planning to hire thousands of new workers by the end of March to fill positions in its stores and distribution centers. “We take pride in serving our communities during times of need,…
Schools Implement Feeding Programs During Coronavirus Crisis
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Dallas County and Selma City Schools -- have set up feeding programs -- to provide food security for children during the Coronavirus crisis. Alabama schools have been shut down…
Social Distancing? Consider Adopting a Shelter Pet
With social distancing orders in place and many people staying home as much as possible to prevent the spread of COVID-19, adopting a shelter pet can be a great way to help with…
Governor Ivey Prepared to Get Assistance from National Guard to Enforce Public Health Order If Needed
Governor Kay Ivey announced today that she has given authorization to Adjutant General Sheryl Gordon with the Alabama National Guard to activate up to 100 guardsmen, should the need arise to combat COVID-19. There is no determined need for formal…
Hyundai Manufacturing Suspending Production for 7 Days
Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama (HMMA) will extend its suspension of production of automobiles in Montgomery, due to an anticipated decline in market demand related to the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. HMMA intends to suspend production for seven days…
Standardized Testing Waived for Rest of School Year
The Alabama Department of Education has been approved for a waiver to waive standardized testing. This comes in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Alabama State Superintendent Dr. Eric Mackey made the…
Alabama Now Has Over 100 Confirmed Cases of COVID-19
The Alabama Department of Public health has released the updated cases of COVID-19 in the state. The total number of cases in Alabama has topped 100 with 106 of confirmed cases in the state. Jefferson County has the most cases…
Alabama to Waive Employer Charges for COVID-19 Related Claims
Alabama Department of Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington has temporarily ordered that relief be offered to employers whose employees must file unemployment compensation claims for weeks filed due to COVID-19 related issues. All charges will be waived against those employers who…
All Non-work Related Gatherings of 25-plus Persons Prohibited
Governor Kay Ivey and the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) on Friday issued an update to the statewide health order to aid in Alabama’s efforts to contain the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Effective today, all non-work related gatherings of 25…
'Do Not Call 9-1-1 Because You Ran Out of Toilet Paper During Coronavirus Panic'
The coronavirus has led to panic buying, with people stocking up on food and goods. One item that's really hard to find is toilet paper, but that could be changing soon. At stores everywhere, shoppers see shelves that usually hold…
River Region United Way Announces $200,000 Community COVID-19 United Relief Fund
The River Region United Way has announced a $200,000 Community COVID-19 United Relief Fund. The fund will support emergency response and recovery effort in the River Region and Wiregrass. The Community…
Business Fallout: Airlines Lobby for Funds, Domino's Hiring
The impact on the virus outbreak continues to cause shock waves in the business world. U.S. airlines are still lobbying for taxpayer cash to keep flying, despite failing to win White House support for $29 billion in grants. CVS and…
Income tax filing deadline moved to July 15 from April 15
WASHINGTON (AP) - Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin has announced that the deadline for filing U.S. income taxes has been moved from April 15 to July 15. Mnuchin tweeted Thursday morning that at President Donald Trump' direction, "we are moving Tax…
Coronavirus Pandemic Impacting Communities Large and Small
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Coronavirus pandemic knows no borders or boundaries. It's impacting the lives of people in big cities like Montgomery -- as well as small towns like Camden. The impact…
