Process to resume procedures will be gradual, taking extra precautions to ensure safety of patients,employees FLORENCE– North Alabama Medical Center (NAMC) announced that it is taking the appropriate steps to …
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HALEYVILLE— Today, Congressman Robert Aderholt, (Republican AL-04) released the following statement to announce the hiring of Alex Vanderford as his new campaign manager to organize his 2020 re-election campaign. …
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FLORENCE– Officials at the University of North Alabama have today announced plans for a return to face-to-face instruction for students enrolled for the Fall 2020 semester. The process will be …
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ADEM, Health Department Warn Reopening Businesses to Thoroughly Flush Water System to Guard Against Legionnaires and Other Diseases
MONTGOMERY – The Alabama Department of Environmental Management and the Alabama Department of Public Health issued a joint statement today urging businesses that are reopening after the easing of coronavirus …
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U.S. Attorney Jay E. Town and the Federal Bureau of Investigation Warn of Online Child Exploitation During COVID-19 Pandemic
BIRMINGHAM – U.S. Attorney Jay E. Town and Federal Bureau of Investigation Special Agent in Charge Johnnie Sharp, Jr. warn parents and caregivers of the dangers of online child …
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WASHINGTON, DC-Last week Congressman Robert Aderholt traveled to Washington and vote for legislation to support the nation’s small businesses, providing an additional $310 billion to the Paycheck Protection Program. The …
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FLORENCE-Kennedy-Douglass Center for the Arts is accepting artwork submissions for a community art show that will be the Art Center’s first exhibit upon reopening. The exhibit opening is tentatively scheduled for …
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MUSCLE SHOALS-There’s a new sound in Muscle Shoals, and her name rings a bell with many in the business community. Chelsea Kauchick, former Leadership Director for the Shoals Chamber of …
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FLORENCE – Student Orientation, Advisement, and Registration, or SOAR, at the University of North Alabama will be a virtual experience for students entering for the Fall 2020, and officials at …
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MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey announced today that economic development activity across Alabama last year generated $7.1 billion in pledged capital investment and 13,454 job commitments, providing a potential spark …
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Reopening Guidance for Cleaning and Disinfecting Public Spaces, Workplaces, Businesses, Schools, and Homes
ATLANTA, GA-This guidance is intended for all Americans, whether you own a business, run a school, or want to ensure the cleanliness and safety of your home. Reopening America requires …
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MONTGOMERY – The Alabama Department of Labor released the official count for initial claims filed during the week of April 19 – April 25, 2020. 74,966 initial claims were filed either online or by telephone …
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TUSCUMBIA-The Colbert County Health Department and Helen Keller Hospital offer drive-through testing for the novel coronavirus COVID-19 at the Colbert County Office Complex Building located at 1101 Highway 72 …
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MONTGOMERY – The Alabama Department of Labor would like to announce the launch of AlabamaWorks.alabama.gov, the new free online jobs database that is replacing Alabama JobLink. The Alabama Career Center System is ready …
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BIRMINGHAM – U.S. Senator Doug Jones (D-Ala.) today issued the following statement in response to Governor Kay Ivey’s decision to issue a “Safer At Home” policy upon expiration of the current …
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New ‘safer at home’ health order eases some COVID-19 restrictions in Alabama while protecting our communities
MONTGOMERY-The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) announces a new statewide coronavirus emergency health order effective April 30 at 5 p.m. which relaxes a previous health order regarding individuals, employers, …
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COVID-19 Response Update: Florence Utilities will extend drive-thru hours for the first days of May.
FLORENCE-For convenience, the Florence Utility drive-thru hours will be extended on Thursday, April 30, Friday, May 1, Monday, May 4, and Tuesday, May 5, from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. …
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FLORENCE– The University of North Alabama’s Collier Library and Information Services project, Celebrating Our History: Inventory of Archival Collections in Colbert, Franklin, Lauderdale, and Lawrence counties, has been honored by …
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Senators Doug Jones and Tom Cotton Applaud Treasury’s Adoption of Their Proposal to Use Debit Cards to Disburse COVID Relief Payments
BIRMINGHAM – U.S. Senators Doug Jones (D-Ala.) and Tom Cotton (R-Ark.), who serve together on the Senate Banking Committee, today applauded the announcement by Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin that the Administration will adopt the senators’ proposal to …
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ADOL Has Disbursed $372 Million in Unemployment Benefits; Payments Represent 64% of Claims Paid…New Tool to be Added to Tracker for PUA Claimants
MONTGOMERY – Alabama Department of Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington announced today that ADOL has disbursed more than $372 million in unemployment compensation benefits. Alabama is now paying benefits under all three programs covered in the …