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Update on COVID-19 Cases in Alabama Nursing Homes
Alabama Nursing Home Association President & CEO Brandon Farmer has issued a statement regarding COVID-19 cases in nursing homes. “Alabama nursing homes continue to do everything they can to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and treat those who are diagnosed…
Montgomery Cancer Center is taking Steps to Keep Patients Safe from Coronavirus
In an environment like the Montgomery Cancer Center where patients may have compromised immune systems, and treatments are administered in close quarters, staff and administration have made big changes to ensure patient…
Apple iPad Grant Aids Home Schooling Effort in Perry Co.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Public schools across the state are back in session. However, the COVID-19 outbreak has forced school districts to home-school students. Classes have resumed at Perry County Schools -- although…
Pike County School System Using Alternative Teaching Methods
All K-12 public schools are back in session. But they’re using alternative methods after state leaders stopped all in-person learning due to COVID-19. School systems have adopted plans to finish this current academic school year using online courses, packets, and…
Montgomery Postal Worker Dies of COVID-19
The U.S. Postal Service has confirmed that a worker in the main Winton M. Blount postal facility in Montgomery has died of COVID-19. The worker's name isn't being released.…
Gov. Kay Ivey Launches COVID-19 Website Hub
Gov. Kay Ivey has announced the launch of altogetheralabama.org, a website that will serve as a hub of information for the state’s response to the coronavirus crisis. The site is designed to be the state’s official guide to COVID-19 relief…
Confused about Alabama's Stay-at-home Order? Here are Answers to Your Questions
Alabama is now under a state-at-home order, which Gov. Kay Ivey issued on Friday. The order runs until 5 p.m. on Thursday, April 30. Because the order allows you to get groceries and other essentials, and permits people to go…
Montgomery Gas Prices Continue Falling
Montgomery's gas prices have fallen 8.1 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $1.73 a gallon today, according to GasBuddy's daily survey of 205 stations. It says gas prices in Montgomery are 38 cents per gallon lower than a…
Body Found in Pond near Wares Ferry Road
Montgomery Police and Montgomery Fire/Rescue are on the scene of a body found in a pond near Wares Ferry Road. Montgomery Police say around 7:30AM…
Pike Road Schools Change Curbside Meal Schedule
According to Pike Road school's Facebook page, starting Monday, April 6th, the school's curbside meal schedule is changing. The free meal pickup program will be held on Wednesdays from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. Participants will receive seven days worth…
Virus Infections and Deaths Continue to Rise in Alabama
COVID-19 infections continue to climb in Alabama as residents are now under an emergency order to stay home as much as possible. Health officials say more than 40 deaths have been reported as of Sunday among more than 1,600 cases…
Man Killed in Elmore County Crash
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency says a man from Oregon has been killed in a wreck in Elmore County. State troopers say 31-year-old Kevin Mara of McMinnville, Oregon, was killed at around 4:40 a.m. Sunday. Investigators say he was a…
City of Prattville Implements Curfew amid COVID-19
The City of Prattville is implementing a curfew starting Saturday, April 4th. The curfew is from 10 p.m. until 5 a.m. The mayor's office released this statement: Due to ongoing efforts to combat and control the spread of COVID-19 and…
Andalusia Police Department Seeking Info on Drive-by Shooting
The Andalusia Police Department is seeking information in the investigation of a drive-by shooting. On the city's Facebook page, the shooting happened at about 10 p.m. Friday on Packer Avenue. An investigation determined that several shots were fired, including one…
Lowndes County Implements Curfew Following Statewide Shelter Order
Saturday morning, Lowndes County Sheriff Chris West announced a county-wide curfew. The curfew started Friday, April 3rd and will run from 10 PM until 5 AM. "We want to stay ahead of the…
Alabama's Statewide Stay-at-Home Order Now in Effect
In a news conference from the Alabama Capitol that was aired live on Alabama News Network Friday afternoon, Gov. Kay Ivey issued a statewide stay-at-home order. The order takes effect at 5 p.m. on Saturday, April 4 and will run…
Eastdale Mall to Close Saturday
The owner of Eastdale Mall in Montgomery has announced that the mall will be closed by the end of the business day today. Namdar Realty Group says that it will heed the stay-at-home order that Gov. Kay Ivey issued on…
Pedestrian Killed in East Montgomery Accident
Montgomery Police say one person has died following a single vehicle crash involving a pedestrian in East Montgomery. Cpl. Tyneshia James said it happened around 8:00PM Friday night on I-85 near Chantilly Parkway. Cpl. James said the pedestrian died from…
Gov. Kay Ivey Issues Statewide Stay-at-home Order
In a news conference from the Alabama Capitol that was aired live on Alabama News Network on Friday afternoon, Gov. Kay Ivey issued a statewide stay-at-home order. The order takes…
AG Steve Marshall Says the City of Montgomery's '10 Persons or Less in Businesses' is Unenforceable
According to Attorney General Steve Marshall: Attorney General Steve Marshall issued the following statement today based on multiple inquiries received by his office regarding the legality of an order imposed on local businesses by the Mayor of the City of…
MPS Details Plans for Remainder of School Year
For a complete list of resources available to parents and students click here. Free access to internet and WiFi is available for 60 days to student and teacher households that do not currently have internet or WiFi service. Click here for…
Hyundai Officials Say Worker at Montgomery Plant Has Died of Coronavirus
Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama has announced that an employee has died of coronavirus. In a statement, Montgomery plant spokesman Robert Burns said, "Our Hyundai community is united in sending…
Body of Missing Marengo County Man Found
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The body found in a pond on Highway 80 earlier this week -- is confirmed to be that of a missing Marengo County man. Thirty-six year old Willie Bell…
Trump Campaign Calls Sessions "Delusional" in Letter
President Trump’s campaign has sent a letter to Jeff Sessions, his former attorney general now running to reclaim his U.S. Senate seat in Alabama, objecting to…
