COVID-19 Outbreak Causes Change at Selma Doctors' Clinic
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…
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Walk-On's Montgomery Offers Free Meals to Furloughed Hospitality Workers
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…
More Stores Decide to Close This Easter to Give Workers a Rest
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…
Local Advocacy Center Raises Awareness for Child Abuse, Neglect
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…
Nursing Homes Facing Testing, Supply Needs
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…
Gov. Ivey Announces Deadline Extension for Alabama Prison Program Proposals Due to COVID-19
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 Suspending Meal Distribution
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…
Pine Hill Man Killed in Crash South of Montgomery
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…
WANTED: Lowndes County Authorities Searching Gas Station Armed Robbery Suspects
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 Pushes Joe Biden to Pick Woman of Color for His VP Running Mate
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 Launches Two Task Forces to Address Effects of Coronavirus
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 Announces "Ribbons of Hope" Campaign
Gov. Kay Ivey has…
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…
