CDC Extends Travel Mask Mandate to May 3 as COVID Cases Rise
The Biden administration has announced it will extend the nationwide mask requirement for public transit as it monitors an uptick in COVID-19 cases.
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State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris Tests Positive for COVID-19
Alabama State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris has announced that he has COVID-19.
Masks No Longer Required in Montgomery Public Schools
The Montgomery County school board has announced that face masks will no longer be required in Montgomery Public Schools as of Monday, April 11.
Alabama COVID-19 Hospitalizations at Low for Pandemic
Fewer people are being treated for COVID-19 in Alabama hospitals than at any time since the beginning of the pandemic in March 2020.
Alabama COVID Hospitalizations Now the Lowest Since the Start of Pandemic
The number of people hospitalized with COVID-19 in Alabama has dropped to the lowest point since the earliest days of the pandemic.
Alabama State Health Officer Remembers First COVID Case Two Years Ago
Alabama State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris talked with Alabama News Network about the state's first recorded case of COVID-19 on March 13, 2020, and what has happened in the two years since.
Selma Residents Share Their COVID Memories
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- This Sunday will mark two years -- since Alabama recorded its first case of COVID-19. Since then -- the virus has impacted nearly everything we do. Melinda Fancher of…
Workforce Summit Aims to Aid Industry in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Department of Labor and the city of Selma hold a workforce summit -- to help industries recruit and retain workers. Alabama Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington -- says the…
Selma Tour of Historic Homes Returns with New Name
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A 46-year annual Selma tradition -- returns in a new way -- following a two-year COVID-related hiatus. After more than four and half decades -- the annual Historic Selma…
Jubilee Crowd Begins to Arrive in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- There was a full slate of activities Friday at the annual Bridge Crossing Jubilee in Selma. Vice President Kamala Harris is set to appear at the event this year…
Face Mask Mandate to End for Montgomery Public Schools on April 8
Montgomery Public Schools Supt. Dr. Ann Roy Moore says the face mask mandate for students and employees will end at the end of the day on Friday, April 8.
COVID Hospitalizations at Lowest Point in Alabama Since 2021
Hospitalizations for COVID-19 are at their lowest point in Alabama since late 2021 in another sign that the latest wave of illness is loosening its grip.
COVID in Alabama Schools: Weekly Case Numbers Fall Below 500
The latest weekly Alabama Department of Public Health report on COVID in the state’s public schools show cases dropping by nearly half statewide.
Selma Businesses Gear Up for Bridge Crossing Jubilee
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The annual Bridge Crossing Jubilee in Selma is set to kick off in a couple of days. The four-day event usually provides a huge economic boost for the city.…
Annual Bridge Crossing Jubilee A Week Away
From the West Alabama newsroom-- The annual Bridge Crossing Jubilee is set to kick off in a week -- and organizers are working to put the finishing touches -- on the biggest annual civil…
COVID in Alabama Schools: Weekly Case Numbers Fall Below 1,000
The latest weekly Alabama Department of Public Health report on COVID in the state’s public schools shows cases once again dropping by more than half statewide.
Auburn University to Make Face Masks Optional on Campus
Auburn University says that it will soon make face masks optional for everyone on campus.
Gov. Kay Ivey Wants Alabama School Systems, Universities to End Face Mask Mandates
Gov. Kay Ivey has issued a statement calling on all Alabama schools and universities to end their face mask mandates.
Butler County Schools to End Face Mask Mandate
Butler County Schools will end its face mask mandate after Friday.
COVID in Alabama Schools: Weekly Case Numbers Drop by More Than Half Once Again
The latest weekly Alabama Department of Public Health report on COVID in the state’s public schools shows cases once again dropping by more than half statewide.
Annual Bridge Crossing Jubilee in Selma Turns 30
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- It's about two weeks before the annual Bridge Crossing Jubilee kicks off in Selma. And organizers say the event has changed over the last few years -- and not…
University of Alabama to End COVID-19 Protocols
The University of Alabama has announced that it will be ending COVID-19 protocols on campus.
Valentine's Day Sales Expected to Rise This Year
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Valentine's Day sales appear to be rebounding in Selma -- after a couple of down years -- due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Valentine's Day is typically the biggest day…
COVID in Alabama Schools: Weekly Numbers Drop by More Than Half
The latest weekly Alabama Department of Public Health report on COVID in the state’s public schools shows cases dropping by more than half statewide.
COVID in Alabama Schools: Numbers Plunge Statewide, but Rise in Montgomery County
The latest Alabama Department of Public Health report on COVID in the state’s public schools shows cases taking a big drop overall, but rising in Montgomery Public schools.
