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  MONTGOMERY-The Alabama Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AL-AAP) and the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) want to stress to parents and caregivers that, during the current …

UPDATE:  On Friday, April 17 at 2:00PM there were 4,489 confirmed cases of COVID-19 with 142 reported deaths with 96 of those deaths being confirmed.  There are currently 594 people …

When a doctor prescribes a prescription, they usually tell you to take the whole thing and not to stop just because the symptoms go away. The reason is because, even …

TUPELO, MS – In 1991, Congress proclaimed the second week of April as “National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week,” bringing well-deserved attention and recognition to public safety telecommunicators who are invaluable …

HUNTSVILLE-The U.S. Transportation Department/Federal Aviation Administration (DOT/FAA) today awarded nearly $10 billion to U.S. airports devastated by the tremendous falloff in travel demand as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.  …

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 …

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 …

  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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

  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 …

  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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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. …

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 …

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 …