Billy Joe Driver, 84, of Clanton passed away July 9, 2020 at St. Vincent’s in Birmingham, Alabama due to COVID-19. He was mayor of the City of Clanton. On Monday, July 13, a walk-through visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Clanton City Hall. A graveside service will be held Tuesday, July 14, at 11:00 a.m….
From the West Alabama Newsroom– The Perry County School District has a new superintendent. Dr. Marcia Smiley took the reins at the school district July 1st. Smiley is no stranger to Perry County Schools. Not only has she worked in the school district for the past 27 years — but she’s also a product of the district. It’s a background…
From the West Alabama Newsroom– Dallas County officials held an election school for poll workers — to get ready for the runoff elections Tuesday. Poll workers were trained how to use the election equipment — and how to handle different situations that could arise at the polls because of COVID-19. Probate Judge Jimmy Nunn says the county is providing N-95…
From the West Alabama Newsroom– The Perry County Courthouse is closed due to a worker testing positive for COVID-19. The shutdown comes right before the runoff election. Commission Chairman Cedric Hudson says the courthouse was closed Tuesday afternoon — to prevent the public — or other workers from being infected. He says the courthouse will be completely sanitized before it…
The city of Clanton has announced the death of their mayor, Billy Joe Driver. Driver was 84-years-old. He died Thursday, July 9 after being admitted to the hospital last week for COVID-19 treatment. Driver had been the mayor of Clanton since 1984. He was expected to retire later this year. His death comes as cases are increasing in the state…
Sheriff Blake Turman/Source: Covington County Sheriff’s Office Covington County Sheriff Blake Turman says he has tested positive for COVID-19. The sheriff made the announcement in a Facebook post late Wednesday evening. Sheriff Turman says other than having no taste or smell, he feels fine and has been quarantined for awhile. He says despite his absence, services will continue operating like…
Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday awarded $18.27 million of the Coronavirus Relief Fund to provide baseline testing for coronavirus and proactive surveillance of the virus for health care personnel and residents of nursing home facilities across Alabama. “During the pandemic, it is critical we take care of our seniors and most vulnerable residents,” Governor Kay Ivey said. “Some of our…
The COVID-19 pandemic has many people wondering what will be the plan for returning to school. What will colleges do has been a major question. Auburn University at Montgomery has released their plan for the upcoming Fall semester. AUM will require students and employees to wear face coverings and practice social distancing while in classrooms and other public areas on…
Governor Kay Ivey on Monday awarded $48 million of the Governor’s Emergency Education Relief Fund (GEERF) to the Alabama State Department of Education in response to challenges related to COVID-19. This allocation will enable schools to enact policies established in the Alabama State Department of Education’s Roadmap to Reopening Schools. As schools across Alabama are navigating increased challenges related to…
Courtesy: Church of the Highland’s Facebook Page The Church of the Highlands has announced that in-person services have been postponed after reopening to the public late last month. The announcement comes amid the rise of COVID-19 cases throughout the communities. According to the church’s FaceBook page, after the senior pastor, Pastor Chris met with the elders for prayer and discussion…
