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…
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…
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…
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…
The city of Prattville has issued an action plan to protect against the spread of the coronavirus: Public access to city offices will be limited. Use online services, www.prattvilleal.gov, or phone services, 334.595.0100. Public Meetings Update: o City Council Meeting…
The Montgomery Police Department is advising the public on a change in the traffic pattern at the intersection of the E. South Blvd. and Marti Lane. Due to the implementation of the Coronavirus testing clinic located at 2936 Marti Lane,…
Saturday, March 14th was the first Trade Days event of 2020, and Coronavirus did not stop vendors from setting up and people coming out. It's held the…
In response to the latest federal and state guidelines on slowing the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic, the City of Montgomery will close access for the public to municipal facilities, effective immediately. All City employees will report to work as usual. …
An Opp man who was recently released from jail after making bond on assault charges now faces two charges of attempted murder. Andalusia Police Chief Paul Hudson said Jacob Lee, 18, of Opp, was charged with attempted murder in an…
The Andalusia Police Department has released the name of an Andalusia man who died Saturday night after being assaulted. Lewis “Buzzy” Idleburg III was pronounced dead at Andalusia Health. APD Chief Paul Hudson said officers responded to a report of…
This is the latest information from the Alabama Department of Public Health on the number of coronavirus cases in Alabama. This is an emerging, rapidly evolving situation. The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) and the CDC are providing updated…
There are now at least twenty nine confirmed Coronavirus cases in Alabama. That number includes Montgomery County's second confirmed case, according to the Alabama Department of Public Health's website. The number is…
The "Beyond the Horizon Air and Space Show” scheduled for next month at Maxwell Air Force Base has been canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic. The U.S. Air Force has suspended public outreach activities and support to community events through…
Starting Tuesday, March 17, the Elmore County Child Nutrition Program will provide an opportunity for families to drive through multiple school sites and pick up meals for the children in their family. All children 18 years and under are eligible…
Just as grocery stores have been stripped bare by Americans panicked by coronavirus, guns and ammo have been flying off the shelves too. Retailers say the buying frenzy is being fueled by consumers who are worried that people are becoming…
The Alabama Department of Public Health is urging people to avoid gatherings of more than 50 people, unless they can maintain a 6-foot distance between others. The advice follows guidance from…
On March 15, Auburn Police arrested Kyrie Reshod King, 23, of Fayetteville, North Carolina, on rape second degree and sodomy second degree charges. The arrest stems from an investigation into a sexual assault that was reported to police on February…
On Friday, March 13, Richard Herbert Smith and Mellissa Stacy Ann Smith, of Wetumpka, were arrested and indicted by…
The Centers for Disease Control has issued a recommendation that is designed to help stop the spread of the coronavirus. Here is the statement from the CDC: Large events and mass gatherings can contribute to the spread of COVID-19 in…
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill is seeking an emergency legal opinion about the possibility of postponing the March 31 primary runoff because of the threat of coronavirus. Merrill said he is seeking guidance from the…
The Montgomery-based Equal Justice Initiative has announced that it will be closing the Legacy Museum, National Memorial for Peace and Justice and the Peace and Justice Memorial Center in response to the coronavirus. The closures became effective at 5 p.m.…
This is the latest on the coronavirus situation in Alabama from the Alabama Department of Public Health as of Sunday evening: In December 2019, a new (or novel) human coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) type emerged in China. At this time, it’s unclear…
Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed and public safety officials have activated the Montgomery Emergency Operations Center in response to the coronavirus. “As the tip of the spear for central Alabama, Montgomery is ready,” Mayor Reed said in a statement. “At this…
Wind Creek announced Sunday that it will keep all Alabama properties closed until March 30. On Saturday, Wind Creek originally announced it will voluntarily close its properties for a 24-hour deep clean after a patron with COVID-19 visited the resort…
Churches across the world have been taking precautions to help prevent the spread of the Coronavirus. That includes our local churches. Some church parking lots were a less full than normal Sunday, after pastors…
