UPDATE: On Thursday, April 16 Alabama has 4,345 confirmed cases of COVID-19with 136 reported deaths and 82 confirmed deaths with 553 in hospital. LAUDERDALE COUNTY-Drive-up COVID-19 testing clinics will be …
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MONTGOMERY – Alabama Department of Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington announced today that the agency has launched a new online tool to enable claimants to see the status of their claim, tell …
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WASHINGTON, DC-The Federal Bureau of Investigation is warning the public about several emerging health care fraud schemes related to the COVID-19 pandemic. “Criminals are actively manipulating the COVID-19 pandemic …
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Find Your Virtual Park During National Park Week April 18-26…Kick off the fun with a Twitter chat on April 16
WASHINGTON – Celebrate National Park Week from April 18 through 26 with fun and innovative digital experiences. While parked at home, journey to national parks through a variety of online activities including …
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MONTGOMERY-On Tuesday, April 14 the Alabama Bicentennial Commission announced the Alabama Bicentennial Legacy Awards and Commendations. The awards recognize outstanding projects by communities and organizations that were part of …
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FLORENCE- Florence-Lauderdale Animal Services is asking people to avoid surrendering healthy pets at this time. The National Animal Control Association is advising animal shelters to take extra measures to reduce …
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MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Monday issued a supplemental emergency proclamation, which directs the Board of Pardons and Paroles to resume parole hearings, amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Hearings …
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ATLANTA-Staying physically active is one of the best ways to keep your mind and body healthy. In many areas, people can visit parks, trails, and open spaces as a way to relieve …
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MONTGOMERY – Alabama Department of Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington announced today that Alabama will begin processing unemployment compensation claims under all programs created by the passage of the federal CARES Act on …
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KNOXVILLE, TN-On Monday, April 12 the Tennessee Valley Authority issued an update on the water management of The Tennessee River and it’s watershed after Easter Sunday’s massive amount of rainfall …
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TUPELO, MS-The Natchez Trace Parkway is banning campfires in Mississippi, effective immediately, due to the statewide burn ban implemented by Governor Tate Reeves. This ban includes the developed campgrounds at …
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MUSCLE SHOALS-The Northwest-Shoals Community College (NW-SCC) Ready to Work (RTW) program has added a new online program to better serve the community during the COVID-19 pandemic. The new six-week …
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TENNESSEE VALLEY-On Sunday, April 12 overnight storms and tornadoes have caused damage across TVA’s transmission system in Mississippi, North Georgia, and Southeast Tennessee. Fifteen transmission lines are out of service. …
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MONTGOMERY-One of the more distinguishing characteristics of both turkey and black vultures is the lack of feathers on the head. Since a vulture may thrust its head into a carcass …
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Alabama Historical Commission Receives Three National Park Service African American Civil Rights Grants
MONTGOMERY-The Alabama Historical Commission (AHC), the State Historic Preservation Office, is the recipient of three African American Civil Rights grants through the National Park Service. In total, AHC was awarded …
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MONTGOMERY-In anticipation of today’s severe weather, Governor Ivey has issued a State of Emergency. Statement from Governor Ivey: “On this Easter Sunday, Alabama faces the potential for inclement weather, …
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MONTGOMERY-Please see below for a statement from Governor Ivey regarding Alabama’s potential severe weather. From Governor Kay Ivey: “Unfortunately, Alabama is far too familiar with the unpredictability of severe weather. …
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MONTGOMERY-Alabama Governor Kay Ivey issued her annual Easter Message to the citizens of Alabama: “My fellow Alabamians, As we enter the most Holy time for our faith, I know it …
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Technical Amendments to Health Order of April 3, 2020: State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris has approved three technical revisions to the health order signed on April 3, 2020. These …
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Senators Jones, Cardin and Colleagues Call for Use of Payroll Processors to Accelerate and Simplify Disbursement of CARES Act Small Business Loans
BIRMINGHAM – U.S. Senators Doug Jones (D-Ala.), a member of the Senate Banking Committee, and Ben Cardin (D-Md.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Small Business, on Wednesday, April …