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ATLANTA, GA-As some communities in the United States open K-12 schools, CDC offers the following considerations for ways in which schools can help protect students, teachers, administrators, and staff and …

MONTGOMERY – The Alabama Department of Labor is warning unemployment compensation recipients to beware of scammers who may be seeking to fraudulently obtain unemployment benefits. These individuals or groups may represent themselves …

MONTGOMERY – The Alabama Department of Labor released the official count for initial claims filed during the week of May 10 – May 16, 2020. 25,150 initial claims were filed either online …

WASHINGTON,DC-Attached, please see a list of health centers in Alabama (highlighted in red) that have received funding from the FCC for telemedicine.  The Parrish location is in the 4th District. “Lack …

TUPELO, MS– Following guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and state and local public health authorities, Natchez Trace Parkway is increasing recreational access to the …

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Doug Jones (D-Ala.) today introduced legislation with several of his colleagues to cover the wages and benefits of employees of affected businesses and non-profits until the economic …

MUSCLE SHOALS & PHIL CAMPBELL-In accordance with Governor Kay Ivey’s announcement today (5/21), Northwest-Shoals Community College will begin the summer  semester, first mini-term and full term, remotely. All courses scheduled to …

SHEFFIELD-As with most performing arts organizations this spring,  the RSPA quickly shifted classes to  phones and computers and continued classes every Monday through March and April. Gene Anne Gifford, vocal …

  MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey and the Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education are proud to announce that the nationally-recognized, high quality Alabama First Class Pre-K program will add …

MUSCLE SHOALS & PHIL CAMPBELL – Northwest-Shoals Community College (NW-SCC) President Dr. Glenda Colagross announced in an email to students earlier this week that $1,034,735 funds from the Coronavirus Aid, …

MONTGOMERY – Summer’s unofficial kickoff is just days away, and ALEA Troopers urge motorists and boaters to make safety a top priority. ALEA’s Secretary Hal Taylor said, “Memorial Day weekend is …

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Doug Jones (D-Ala.), a member of both the Senate Health and Banking Committees, today introduced legislation to encourage businesses to build medical equipment in America. In recent …

MONTGOMERY-Governor Ivey issued a statement regarding the Alabama Legislature’s support of her Executive Amendment to SB161.  “I commend the Alabama Legislature for their cooperation by supporting my Executive Amendment to …

COLBERT COUNTY-The Solid Waste Disposal Authority of the Cities of Muscle Shoals, Sheffield, and Tuscumbia, Alabama (the “Authority”) approved the purchase of the Cherokee Industrial Landfill and adjourning acreage in …

MONTGOMERY-National Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week is May 17-23, 2020. The first EMS Week was designated by proclamation in November 1974, by President Gerald Ford. The National Association of Emergency …

ATHENS-On Tuesday, May 19 Athens City Council President Frank Travis wanted to let the public know about free COVID-19 testing either drive-through or walk up.  The testing will take place …

MONTGOMERY – On May 13, 2020 Alabama Governor Kay Ivey signed a proclamation designating May as “Older Americans Month” in the state of Alabama. “Each year, more and more older …

TENNESSEE VALLEY-On May 18, 2020, TVA celebrated its 87th anniversary. Read more about how recreational opportunities in the seven state region have evolved since the early days of TVA. May …

SPRING HILL, TN-General Motors teams with TVA to power its Spring Hill manufacturing plant with solar energy. When General Motors dreams, it dreams big. And it envisions a future where …

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Doug Jones (D-Ala.) today announced 23 Alabama students have earned an offer of appointment to a United States military service academy, after having been nominated by Senator Jones last fall. To …