Alabama gives Statement, doesn’t confirm if Players have tested Positive for Covid-19
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Wind Creek Prepares to Reopen Casino Doors
Many entertainment venues are reopening their doors after months of closures from the coronavirus guidelines. Wind Creek Hospitality gave Alabama News Network a look at some of the changes its made prior to reopening casinos and hotels next week. “We’ve spent the last couple of months in great detail going through, working through the options, finding out what the CDC…
Coronavirus Alters Hurricane Shelter Plans
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Shelters that open during dangerous hurricanes may look and operate differently this storm season, state emergency officials said, as the new coronavirus complicate response plans. Across the coastal United States, concerns over COVID-19 has added a new complication to response planning as emergency officials prepare for the hurricane season that officially starts Monday. Forecasters are predicting…
Positive COVID-19 Tests Cause Partial Shutdown at Dallas Co. Courthouse
From the West Alabama Newsroom– Two departments at the Dallas County Courthouse have been shutdown after two employees test positive for COVID-19. The courthouse just reopened to the public about two weeks ago — after a two month shut down due to the Coronavirus outbreak. Probate Judge Jimmy Nunn says one of the employees who tested positive worked in the…
Pine Hill Mission Hosts Drive-Thru Food Giveaway in Wilcox Co.
From the West Alabama Newsroom– Hundreds of people turn out for a drive-thru food giveaway this morning in Wilcox County. Additionally, tons of food was given away Thursday — to needy families in Pine Hill and the surrounding areas. “It’s a blessing, what it is,” said Chester Butler of Grove Hill. Boxes of fresh fruits and vegetable were loaded into…
Alabama Unemployment System Glitches Cause Claims Issue
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) – Some Alabama residents spent the holiday weekend struggling to claim their weekly unemployment benefits. The Alabama Department of Labor says that about 53,000 people were blocked from filing the required weekly report telling state government that they still don’t have a job. Only then is another week’s worth of unemployment benefits paid. The department said Monday…
Chamber Foundation To Offer Relief for Small Businesses Affected by Pandemic
River Region leaders are stepping in to support our small businesses affected by the coronavirus. “We’re all in this together. And we realize that small businesses are the backbone of the communities,” Chamber Foundation Chairman Willie Durham said. The Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce ‘s Chamber Foundation– along with city and county officials– have created the Recover Together Small Business…
Troy University to Offer Free Post-COVID Leadership Course
Troy University plans to offer a 4-week Leadership 101 course this summer. University officials say the course is designed to equip students to thrive in a post-pandemic world, regardless of where they are now in their lives and careers. The program will explore personal development, leadership style and action, cultural diversity and current events, all through the lens of effective…
Church: Legendary Auburn Football Coach Pat Dye Tests Positive for COVID-19
Legendary Auburn University football coach Pat Dye is in the hospital and has tested positive for COVID-19. That’s according to a post from his sister’s church in Toccoa, Georgia. Dye, 80, is very weak, according to the post from the Toccoa First United Methodist Church, where his sister Jayne Snell attends. The post says he is in the hospital with…
ADOC Reports 2 More Staff Members Have Tested Positive for COVID-19
Two more Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) staff members have tested positive for COVID-19. Via self-reporting, ADOC was informed that a staff member at Camden Community Based Facility/Community Work Center in Camden, Alabama, and another staff member employed at Birmingham Community Based Facility/Community Work Center in Birmingham, Alabama have tested positive for COVID-19. These two individuals have self-quarantined under the…
