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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Victoryland Closes Due to Coronavirus Restrictions
Victoryland in Shorter has been ordered to close effective immediately due to coronavirus restrictions. Macon County Sheriff Andre' Brunson closed Macon County Greyhound Park dba Victoryland and Quincy's 777 on Saturday. Brunson says the decision to close is in…
Update: Tributes Pour in for Country Music Superstar Kenny Rogers
Tributes are coming in from across the music and entertainment world for country music superstar Kenny Rogers. His family announced that he died last night at the age of 81. The Rogers family is sad to announce that Kenny Rogers…
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…
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…
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,…
Walmart Looking to Hire 150,000; Giving Cash Bonuses to Some Employees
Walmart today announced plans to hire 150,000 new associates through the end of May to work in stores, clubs, distribution centers and fulfillment centers. These roles would be temporary at first, but the company says many will convert to permanent…
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…
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama Warns of Coronavirus Scams
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…
Coronavirus Effects on Census 2020
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…
FTC and Alabama Power Warn of Scams During COVID-19 Pandemic
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…
Man Wanted in Autauga Co. for Rape, Sexual Abuse of Child Under 12 Arrested
**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 Hiring 5,000 Workers Displaced by Closures, Adding Senior Shopping Hour
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 Cutting Back on In-Store Hours, Keeping Drive-Thrus Open
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…
Gulf Shores to Temporarily Close Public Beaches
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 to Close Some of its Gates
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 Using Cleaning Services to Prevent Coronavirus Spread
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…
Target to Reduce Store Hours, Create Dedicated Shopping Hour for Vulnerable
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 Issues Updated Advisory for Students
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 City Employees to Begin Remote Work
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…
Public Safety Offices Change Protocol in Response to Coronavirus
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 Releases First-Day Stats from Coronavirus Care Clinic
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…
Alabama's First Coronavirus Patient Released from Montgomery Hospital
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…
