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BIRMINGHAM – Following calls from U.S. Senator Doug Jones (D-Ala.) and a group of 41 senators, the U.S. Treasury Department announced that Social Security recipients will automatically receive direct cash assistance included in the CARES Act without having …

FLORENCE-ShoalsAid is a new platform to connect Shoals residents who could use some help during these uncertain times with those who are able to provide it. Financial help can be solicited …

FLORENCE-Feeding the Falcons surpasses 5,000 meals for our community’s children. Beginning next week, April 7th, we will be shifting to Tuesday and Thursday drive-thru and drop zone meal pick-up. On …

FLORENCE – The University of North Alabama has launched a webpage – www.una.edu/youruna/ — designed to be a resources for high school juniors and seniors, parents teaching their children at …

“We can now turn our collective focus to ensuring we have the resources to test those who fear they have been infected, care for those who are sick, and protect …

MONTGOMERY – The U.S. Department of Homeland Security, at the direction of President Donald J. Trump, is extending the REAL ID enforcement deadline to Oct. 1, 2021, in response to …

MONTGOMERY – The Alabama Department of Labor released the official count for initial claims filed during the week of March 22 – March 28, 2020.   80,984 initial claims were filed …

FLORENCE-On Thursday, April 2 Dr. Ken Kitts, President of the University of North Alabama issued an open letter to friends and family of UNA: Dear UNA Family and Friends,  We …

HUNTSVILLE/SHEFFIELD-Huntsville Hospital Health System is grateful for the many individuals and community groups who have offered to make hand-sewn masks and donations of other materials for our employees. While our …

WASHINGTON, DC-Congressman Aderholt joined other members of Congress in a bi-partisan letter to Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar urging that funding passed last week for hospitals be directed …

FLORENCE – Officials at the University of North Alabama on Wednesday announced that the Spring 2020 commencement ceremonies, originally scheduled for Friday, May 9 and Saturday, May 10, would be …

MONTGOMERY – The Alabama Department of Labor is encouraging employees who believe they may qualify for programs under the CARES Act to file a claim. These employees will also need …

NOTE: The Alabama Department of Public Heath raised the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases to 1,105 as of 5:30PM on Wednesday, April 1 with 28 reported deaths and 17 confirmed …

COLBERT COUNTY-On Wednesday, April 1 Colbert County sheriff Frank Williamson issued an open letter to the citizens of Colbert County: The COLBERT COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE cares about the health of …

  MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday urges Alabama Small Business Owners to respond to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic by taking steps to ensure their business will withstand the …

  FLORENCE-COVID-19 Response Update:Florence Utilities will continue to suspend disconnections and late fees through April 15. In an effort to help customers who are currently impacted by the COVID-19, Florence Utilities …

MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded 20 grants totaling more than $9.5 million to provide high-speed internet access to numerous communities throughout Alabama.   The grants, part of the …

TENNESSEE VALLEY-As communities take action to slow the spread of COVID-19, one thing 10 million people across seven states don’t have to worry about is having clean, reliable low-cost electricity …

NOTE:  ADPH report 907 cases of COVID-19 in Alabama as of Monday, March 30 at 4:15PM.  There have been six confirmed deaths  reported in Chambers, Jackson, Lauderdale, Madison, Mobile, and …

MONTGOMERY – Because schools, businesses and churches have closed indefinitely in response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19), more people are spending their free time on Alabama waterways. Activity on Alabama’s lakes, rivers …