School systems across Alabama are operating with uncertainty, as teachers and students are home for an unexpected break amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Alabama students are out of school until April 6th under Governor Kay Ivey’s orders, though that is subject to change at a moments notice. A task force lead by superintendent Dr. Eric Mackey has been assessing whether the…
Prince Charles & Camilla (Source: Clarence House) LONDON (AP) – Prince Charles, the heir to the British throne, has tested positive for the new Coronavirus. The prince’s Clarence House office says the 71-year-old is showing mild symptoms of COVID-19 and is self-isolating at a royal estate in Scotland. It says his wife Camilla has tested negative. The palace says Charles…
An Alabama State Department of Education employee has tested positive for COVID-19. Director of Communications Dr. Michael Sibley confirmed to Alabama News Network that they were notified Monday night about the case. While the employee worked on the 5th floor at the department, Dr. Sibley says the entire 5th floor has not been closed. Only the section that the person…
Tornado shelter in Tuscaloosa – AP Photo Spring is peak severe weather season in Alabama and elsewhere across the South. But as we are being told to avoid public gatherings to stop the spread of coronavirus, should that keep you from going to a tornado shelter? National Weather Service experts in Alabama put that question to the Alabama Department of…
With social distancing in effect, local church leaders are moving services completely online. The platform change is allowing them to spread a message of hope to a larger audience. “We’re praying for all of Montgomery to be safe and to be healthy and be smart,” Pastor Jay Cooper of Montgomery’s First United Methodist Church said. Cooper said the Coronavirus pandemic…
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…
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– A COVID-19 drive-thru testing center is now open in the city of Demopolis at Whitfield Regional Hospital. “Our sole purpose here is provide exceptional care to the citizens of Marengo County and the surrounding region,” said Whitfield CEO Doug Brewer. Hospital officials and community leaders announced the opening at a press conference Tuesday morning. The…
By now most people are familiar with the Centers for Disease Control guidelines when it comes to limiting the spread of novel Coronavirus, or COVID-19. Social Distancing, hand washing, and avoiding sick people are at the top of the list. For public safety workers, public interaction is essential to their job. Now many departments have altered their policies to help…
The Alabama Department of Public Health is announcing new guidelines and closures, as officials confirmed that 36 Alabamians have been diagnosed with COVID-19 as of Tuesday Morning. At an ADPH press conference, state health officer Dr. Scott Harris announced that the list of mandated school closures now includes all private schools, Pre-K and most day cares – with the exception…
