From the West Alabama Newsroom– The Coronavirus pandemic knows no borders or boundaries. It’s impacting the lives of people in big cities like Montgomery — as well as small towns like Camden. The impact of COVID-19 can be felt — in every aspect of life. Even in small rural towns. Camden Mayor Philip Creswell says people are following the guidelines…
From the West Alabama Newsroom– Visitors at the Dallas County Courthouse — are now being screened for Coronavirus. Checkpoints manned by deputies — have been set up at the entrances to the main courthouse — and the courthouse annex. Hand sanitizer — protective masks — and latex gloves — are available at the checkpoints. However, before visitors are allowed to…
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama is warning its customers about national Coronavirus scams. These are tips that Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama has provided to us: Scam Warning Signs: Door to door solicitation for any testing and prescribing for COVID -19; (tell individual(s) you are not interested, and you will contact your physician). Phone calls…
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 Grocers will be hiring throughout the Southeast. For more information, click on www.segrocers.com/careers. In addition, Winn-Dixie is offering seniors and high-risk…
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 normally are open 24 hours a day will continue with drive-thru only service overnights from 9 p.m. to 9 a.m….
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 date of April 6. Gulf Shores is also asking the Baldwin County Commission, Dauphin Island, and Orange Beach to close…
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 Congressman Dickinson Gate (main gate) at Gunter Annex will remain open to all traffic, to include commercial vehicles. The Dalraida…
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 is set to declare a state of emergency in the county — due to the coronavirus pandemic. The county also plans to allocate $200,000 dollars for…
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 p.m. Stores that open later than 7 a.m. will continue their regular starting hours. This will further help associates restock…
National sports retailers Dick’s Sporting Goods and Academy Sports+Outdoors say they are making changes to cope with the coronavirus. Dick’s will close all stores at the end of today for two weeks. Stores will reopen on Thursday, April 2. Curbside pickup will be available from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. seven days a week. Academy has adjusted its store hours…
