Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Debt Management Center is suspending all actions on veteran debts under the jurisdiction of the Treasury Department for 60 days. The USDVA said it will continue to evaluate an extension of this timeline during the COVID-19 crisis. If the suspension is extended, the USDVA will update its website at…
Every day, hundreds of truck drivers climb into their cabs and prepare for the long haul across the country. They’re now some of the most essential workers on the front lines of the COVID-19 outbreak, carrying masks, ventilators, and stocks of food to places like hospitals and grocery stores. “They’re the only ones that are moving goods that are needed…
From the West Alabama Newsroom– Easter Sunday will be a lot different this year — because of the Coronavirus pandemic. But people in Camden still plan to gather together to celebrate the day. Churches in Camden are planning a community-wide drive-in church service for Easter Sunday morning. Organizers say troubling times like these — actually cause Christians to hold tighter…
As many of you are hoping to see the “the good news” and stories of recovery regarding COVID-19, this celebration at East Alabama Medical Center in Opelika is just that. First Intubated COVID-19 Patient Moves Out of ICU | East Alabama Medical Center A celebration took place at EAMC today. That’s when 48-year-old Tony Thornton became the first COVID-19 patient…
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 serve our patients,” said Office Manager Melissa Vardaman. COVID-19″We’re still here for you, we’re still here for you if your sick, we’re still here for your…
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 safety against Coronavirus. Susan Reed is the Vice President of the Montgomery Cancer Center, she says the center took major steps to keep patients and staff safe. “We’re…
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 of meals, and the program will continue every Wednesday until the end of May. The meals are part of Pike…
Sunday was the start of Holy Week, the beginning of a celebration to remember Jesus’ entrance into Jerusalem leading up to his death and resurrection. With Coronavirus numbers on the rise and the statewide stay at home health order in place, churches are finding ways to celebrate Palm Sunday and Easter differently this year. “Even though we may feel isolated…
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 in the state. Gov. Kay Ivey’s order took effect at 5 p.m. Saturday and is scheduled to last until at…
Due to COVID-19, some small businesses are struggling to stay afloat. David Lamb is the owner of the Frutta Bowls restaurants in Montgomery and Auburn. He is experiencing first-hand the affects the virus is having on business. “It’s been brutal. Our business is one quarter of what it normally is, ” Lamb said. Lamb says has had to make some…
