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…
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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…
WANTED: Suspect in Breaking & Entering, Theft Investigation Sought
The Montgomery County Sheriff's Department is looking for a man wanted on theft charges. Authorities say William Dorman, 29, broke into a 1999 Dodge Ram truck and stole a weed eater, pressure washer, chainsaw and other tools. Crimestoppers is offering…
Suspect in Standoff at Montgomery Motel Charged with Attempted Murder of Police Officers
**UPDATE** Montgomery police charged Benjamin Baldwin, 39, of Montgomery with three counts of Attempted Murder of a Police Officer. On Wednesday, March 18, MPD received a call of a suicidal subject at 3670 Richard Road. When police arrived on the…
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…
Theft of Property Fugitive Turns Self In to Montgomery Authorities
**UPDATE** The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Department has announced the arrest of Darniecann Henley for a Theft of Property 1st degree warrant. She is no longer wanted by law enforcement. After being shown on a CrimeStoppers segment, Henley voluntarily turned herself…
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…
Emergency Measures Announced in Dallas Co. in Response to Coronavirus
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Dallas County Commission has put emergency measures in place to reduce the risk of contracting -- or spreading the novel coronavirus. Probate Judge Jimmy Nunn says the commission…
Walmart Making More Changes to Store Hours, Adding Senior Shopping Hour
Walmart is making more changes to its store hours, while adding a senior shopping hour. This is information that will take effect Thursday, March 19: Store Operating Hours Walmart U.S. stores will adjust operating hours to 7 a.m. to 8:30…
City of Greenville Makes Changes Due to Coronavirus
Greenville Mayor Dexter McLendon has announced changes to city operations in the wake of the coronavirus. These changes will be effective from March 19-April 6: No City Council meetings City Hall will be closed. However, office personnel will be available…
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…
Prices at Pump Plummeting in Montgomery Area, Nationally
Fewer people behind the wheel has driven gas prices well below $2.00 a gallon at some gas stations in Montgomery; as thousands of kids are out of school, many working from home,…
Sanders' campaign says he's reassessing, not dropping out
WASHINGTON (AP) - Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders says he's reassessing his campaign, and that's raising questions about whether he'll drop out after losing three more states and falling prohibitively behind former Vice President Joe Biden in the race. Biden…
Alabama Run-off Election Rescheduled for July 14
Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday announced the Primary Runoff Election would be held on July 14, due to the concerns surrounding the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic. “Exercising my extraordinary powers…
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…
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…
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…
