The Montgomery County Emergency Management Agency says it has been told that an employee at a Papa John's restaurant could possibly have COVID-19. The EMA says the manager was told by a family member of the employee that he had…
The Business Council of Alabama will present a statewide TV special called "The Small Business Exchange" on Thursday night from 7-8 p.m. The special is designed to help small business owners recover from the economic hit they've taken due to…
A second Montgomery postal worker has tested positive for COVID-19. The employee was a Retail Associate who served customers at the Shakespeare Post Office. USPS Spokesperson of the Alabama District, Debra J. Fetterly released the following on the positive test:…
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency says it's getting a lot of questions from drivers, particularly since Gov. Kay Ivey announced the stay-at-home order that runs until April 30. Questions include whether law enforcement will set up checkpoints at Alabama state…
Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama (HMMA) has announced it will continue to idle automobile production at its plant in Montgomery. Production is expected to resume on Monday, May 4. HMMA’s says its decision will protect the health and well-being of its…
Auburn University at Montgomery has announced it will temporarily waive ACT and SAT testing requirements for students seeking admission for the upcoming summer and fall semesters. AUM says its decision falls in line with other universities and colleges nationwide in…
The University of Alabama at Birmingham is offering an online COVID-19 symptom tracker. It is part of a statewide initiative to help track symptoms statewide, especially in rural parts of the state. UAB says by tracking symptoms, it will be…
The Montgomery Police Department is currently investigating multiple Fraudulent Use of Credit Card Offenses. Reports indicate that the pictured suspects, male and female, used the credit cards of multiple victims throughout the City of Montgomery. Investigators are searching for their…
ATLANTA (AP) - Gov. Brian Kemp says he plans to extend the state of emergency in Georgia through May 13 as coronavirus infections and deaths continue to climb across the state. The announcement came as the number of infections from…
AlabamaWorks is pleased to announce a new tool for all businesses, large and small, related to the COVID-19 impact and future focus of workforce in the state. The Alabama COVID-19 Workforce Response Survey is designed to help the state fully understand…
Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders has ended his presidential campaign after disappointing primary results. Sanders, who saw his once strong lead in the Democratic primary evaporate as the party's establishment lined up swiftly behind Biden. Sanders dropping out of the race…
Alabama’s community colleges are working with the Alabama Department of Public Health to provide medical equipment, including ventilators, to hospitals which need them to help patients diagnosed with COVID-19. The equipment is coming from the colleges’ simulated healthcare settings, that…
Selma Police have arrested and charged a Prattville man with two counts of impersonating a police officer. Police Chief Kenta Fulford says 26-year-old Sean Payton Lann is also charged with 3rd degree robbery and 3rd degree criminal mischief. Chief Fulford…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Coronavirus pandemic has forced some businesses to shut down. But -- Selma Doctors' Clinic -- is not one of them. "We are still open and we're here to…
On Wednesday April 8th, Furlough Food Truck by Walk-On's will provide one free meal to furloughed hospitaity workers. The truck will operate from 2pm to 5pm at Walk-On's in Montgomery. Furlough Kitchen has already…
You may find more stores closed on Easter than usual this year. Some large retailers are deciding to close in order to give their workers a rest. Many of these stores have been hard pressed to get their shelves restocked…
April is Child Abuse Awareness Month. Every ten seconds, a child abuse report is made to a local agency. Those reports result in millions of child abuse cases each year. The Pike Regional Advocacy…
The number of confirmed Coronavirus cases in Alabama nursing homes continues to climb. The Alabama Nursing Home Association says 31 nursing homes in 17 counties have at least one case. Chapman Healthcare Center in Alexander City has six COVID-19 cases…
Governor Kay Ivey and the Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) announced Tuesday a two-week deadline extension for proposal submission in response to the ADOC’s Request for Proposal (RFP) to improve the state’s prison infrastructure. The proposals will be due on…
Opp City Schools has announced to the community they will be suspending meal distribution, until further. They say the decision comes due to rising health concerns. The school system started distributing free meals to children up to the age of…
A single-vehicle crash at 1:00 p.m. today, April 6, has claimed the life of a Pine Hill man. Roy Lee Mason, 61, was killed when the 2013 Toyota Corolla he was driving left the roadway and struck a tree. Mason…
The Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating the armed robbery the BP Convenience Store located at Highway 97 and Highway 80. The store was robbed at gun point on Sunday, April 5. The male suspect was last seen wearing…
U.S. Rep. John Lewis (D-Georgia), the nationally-known civil rights icon, said today that Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden should pick a woman of color to be his running mate. Lewis made the comments as he endorsed Biden for president. "I…
Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed has announced that he is launching two task forces to address the effects of the COVID-19 outbreak on the city. “This climate of economic uncertainty and increased hardships for families in our region calls for meaningful…
Gov. Kay Ivey has…
