Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama is warning its customers about national Coronavirus scams. These are tips that Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama has provided to us: Scam Warning Signs: Door to door solicitation for any…
Despite the coronavirus the 2020 census is in full swing. Gov. Ivey encouraged all Alabamians to participate during the official kick-off on March 13. Copies have already been sent in the mail but for the…
The Federal Trade Commission is warning the public of scammers during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Scammers are taking advantage of the fear surrounding the virus. The FTC and the FDA are warning people to check your…
**UPDATE** Autauga County Sheriff Joe Sedinger confirms the capture and arrest of Allen Dale Stromberg, by the US Marshals Gulf Coast Regional Fugitive Task Force. The Marshals were able to apprehend Stromberg in Prattville, Thursday afternoon. Stromberg was wanted by…
Winn-Dixie has announced that due to the impact of coronavirus on the hospitality and restaurant industries, it will be looking to hire 5,000 people whose working hours have been affected by mandated store and restaurant closures. Its parent company Southeastern…
Walgreens stores will be adjusting their hours due to concerns over the coronavirus. Starting March 20, most stores, including those usually open 24 hours a day, will be open from 9 a.m. until 9 p.m. on weekdays. Stores that…
Amid the Coronavirus pandemic, the city of Gulf Shores has decided to temporarily close its public beaches. Gulf Shores Mayor Robert Craft announced Thursday morning that all public beaches will close as of 7 A.M. Friday with a tentative reopening…
Maxwell-Gunter has announced it will close some of its gates starting March 20 until further notice. The Maxwell Boulevard gate will remain open to all traffic, to include commercial vehicles. Maxwell's Day Street and Kelly Street gates will close. The…
Local businesses are making sure their customers are protected from catching the Coronavirus. As more guidelines take place to slow down the spread of COVID-19, some businesses are having their places professionally…
To allow employees additional time for cleaning and restocking, Target announced Tuesday that the retail giant will reduce its store hours temporarily. Beginning Wednesday, March 18, all Target stores will close by 9PM local time daily. All stores will continue…
Tuskegee University has issued this updated advisory for its students: Because of new cases of COVID-19 in Alabama and increasing community transmission of the coronavirus across the nation and world, Tuskegee University students should not return to campus following the…
Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed has begun a remote work policy for city employees. Staff in congested work areas in most city departments will work from home to help stop the spread of coronavirus. Smaller departments that can operate safely in…
By now most people are familiar with the Centers for Disease Control guidelines when it comes to limiting the spread of novel Coronavirus, or COVID-19. Social Distancing, hand washing, and avoiding…
Baptist Health has reported to Alabama News Network's Andrew James the first numbers from its Coronavirus Care Clinic. During the clinic's first day of operation yesterday, it received 680 calls. Those calls led to 65 patient visits and 20 swab…
Baptist Health confirms Montgomery’s first coronavirus patient has been released from the hospital and is doing well. No other information about the person's condition is being released. We do know that the person is a civilian employee who works at…
In Elmore County, officials discussed how they're working to limit the spread of the Coronavirus of there. Mike Bruce with Ivy Creek Healthcare explained what people need to do to get tested…
Macon County is expecting its first shipment of COVID-19 test supplies within the next 3 days. During the next Macon County Healthcare Authority (MCHA) board meeting, a briefing will be conducted by Dr. Deanah Maxwell to inform public health officials concerning the number…
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has issued a lengthy opinion regarding whether the state can legally delay the March 31 runoffs because of coronavirus. Secretary of State John Merrill had sought Marshall's opinion after several groups called on the runoffs…
Effective Wednesday, March 18, Montgomery County Offices will be closed to the public. In an abundance of caution, the Montgomery County Commission voted to close county offices through Tuesday, March 31, to protect both employees and residents. Although offices are…
A store chain that is rebranding its stores in Alabama says it will go ahead with job interviews on Wednesday as the state responds to coronavirus. Stage Stores, Inc. is in the process of converting its existing Goody's store chain…
Congresswoman Terri Sewell joined state health and emergency officials Tuesday to talk about the latest in Washington, regarding the Coronavirus. "We wanted to make sure that the stakeholders in Alabama understood what resources are available from Washington," Sewell said. Sewell…
Jackson Hospital in Montgomery has released revised visitation policies in the wake of the coronavirus. Visitor Restrictions are limited to one person per patient. There will be no swapping out this visiting privilege to multiple visitors throughout the patient's hospital stay. The…
The Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board will be temporarily closing some ABC stores statewide as a way to protect customers and employees from the coronavirus. Stores that are scheduled to close will be closing at the end of business Tuesday,…
The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH ) has issued updated guidelines to help stop the spread of coronavirus. For Jefferson and surrounding counties --Tuscaloosa, Walker, Blount, St. Clair and Shelby -- ADPH recommends against gatherings of 25 persons or…
Starting today, Dollar General is devoting part of its shopping day for seniors to shop. Health experts have said that seniors are at risk of serious complications due to coronavirus. Dollar General will dedicate the first hour of the…
