Golden Apple: Margaret Trammell
It’s time to meet our Golden Apple Award winner, this month's winner comes Prattville. For 11 years, Daniel Pratt Elementary School 1st grade teacher Margaret Trammel has been educating children in…
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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…
Coronavirus Testing Center Opens in Demopolis
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A COVID-19 drive-thru testing center is now open in the city of Demopolis at Whitfield Regional Hospital. "Our sole purpose here is provide exceptional care to the citizens of…
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…
City of Troy Announces Closures
The city of Troy has announced several coronavirus-related closures. City Hall will remain open, but residents are urged to use online or phone services first. Pay utility bills online at www.troyal.gov Pay over the phone using an automated system (866)…
Elmore County: What You Need to Know to Get Tested for COVID-19
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 to Start Testing for Coronavirus Soon
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…
Attorney General Issues Opinion on Postponing Alabama's March 31 Runoff
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…
Montgomery County Offices Closed to Public Until March 31
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…
Job Interviews to Go Ahead at Store Chain That's Rebranding in Alexander City
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 Gives Federal Coronavirus Update
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…
ADPH: More Closings and Restrictions as More COVID-19 Cases Confirmed
The Alabama Department of Public Health is announcing new guidelines and closures, as officials confirmed that 36 Alabamians have been diagnosed with COVID-19 as of Tuesday Morning. At an ADPH press conference, state health officer Dr. Scott Harris announced that…
Jackson Hospital Visitation Policies
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…
Man and Woman Shot as Result of Domestic Dispute
On Monday, March 16, around 11:52 pm, MPD and Fire Medics responded to the 5800 block of Eagle Circle after receiving a report of a subject shot. There, an adult male and adult female were located who had sustained non-life…
Alabama ABC Board Closing Some Stores Due to Coronavirus
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,…
ADPH: New Coronavirus Guidelines for Hardest Hit Area of State
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…
Dollar General Creating Time for Seniors to Shop
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…
Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce Reschedules, Cancels Events Through May 15
The Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce is rescheduling or canceling events through May 15 due to the coronavirus. In addition, chamber facilities will be closed until March 30 to allow staff to work remotely. Larger chamber gatherings and events have…
Three Suspects Charged in Shooting Death of Camden Teen
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Three people are behind bars in Wilcox County -- charged in the shooting death of a Camden teenager. A quiet Sunday afternoon at West Gate Ballpark in Camden was…
Alabamians Unable to Work Due to Coronavirus Can Get Unemployment Benefits
The Alabama Department of Labor has announced that workers who aren't able to work due to coronavirus will be eligible to file for unemployment benefits. The department says it is modifying its rules to accommodate these workers who are affected…
McDonalds to Close Seating Areas, Play Areas in Response to Coronavirus
McDonald's has announced that after today, its company-owned restaurants will close seating areas, self-serve beverage fountains, kiosks and PlayPlaces at all of its U.S. locations. This is in response to the coronavirus. While these changes are only mandatory at company-owned…
Despite Coronavirus, Meals on Wheels Continuing to Feed Elderly, Home-Bound
The Montgomery Area Council on Aging says it's working vigilantly to make sure Covid-19 doesn't stop its much needed service: Meals on Wheels. Executive Director Donna Marietta said volunteers travel to roughly…
