The coronavirus pandemic has led many businesses to close, with some laying off workers. But others are actually looking to hire workers by the thousands to fill various positions across the country. Here is a list: Walmart - Hiring 150,000…
Troy University has announced more changes as it works to protect students and others on campus from the coronavirus pandemic. In a statement, Troy University says in-class offerings for the summer semester will be suspended. All classes for summer will…
According to the Alabama Department of Public Health: "Due to schools, businesses and churches closing indefinitely in response to the Coronavirus, more people are spending free time on Alabama waterways. Activity on Alabama’s lakes, rivers and other bodies of water…
According to ADPH's live, interactive map, Alabama's Coronavirus cases are up to 806. As of Sunday afternoon, 4,755 have been tested. Four deaths have been reported.
The City of Selma is implementing a curfew starting Sunday, March 28th. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the increased risk of infection by public gatherings, the City of Selma is implementing a curfew for the hours between 9:00 pm…
The East Alabama Medical Center has confirmed five patients who tested positive from the Coronavirus have died since Friday morning. Three of the patients were from Chambers County. The other two were from Lee County. The total is not yet…
Baldwin County EMA officials announced via Facebook that the county's first resident has died due to COVID-19. The post reads: "Our hearts are heavy after learning of the first passing of a member of our Baldwin County community. We are…
Publix announced Saturday that it's offering rent relief to businesses operating in nearly 300 Publix-owned shopping centers. This, including 23 in Alabama, that have closed due to the Coronavirus pandemic. The relief package includes waiving rent for two months, as…
As of 3:40 p.m. Saturday, the Alabama Department of Public Health is reporting 696 confirmed Coronavirus cases. 4,755 people have been tested, and three people have died due to the virus.
Alabama News Network has confirmed via the Macon County EMA Director: After days of lobbying and requesting that Macon County gets its citizens tested, we will have public testing on Monday from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m in Macon County…
Civil rights icon the Rev. Joseph Lowery delivers the keynote address at Clark Atlanta University's fall convocation Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2012, in Atlanta. Lowery urged young people to vote at the event where a voter registration…
President Trump has signed an unprecedented $2.2 trillion economic rescue…
The Alabama Community College System (ACCS) announced today that online instruction will continue at all of its campuses through the remainder of the spring semester. In addition, due to restrictions on event sizes by state and federal officials, all traditional…
Gov. Kay Ivey was joined by State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris for a news conference this morning, when it was announced that all businesses that are considered "non-essential" in Alabama would be closed until 5 p.m. on April 17.…
Lowe's has announced that it hopes to hire for 30,000 positions in stores across the U.S. The announcement was made by Lowe's President and CEO Marvin Ellison. Lowe's is offering full-time, part-time, seasonal and overnight jobs for displaced workers who are seeking short-term opportunities. It…
The Alabama Department of Labor has released unemployment numbers for February, before the coronavirus hit the state and led to many business closures and layoffs. The preliminary, seasonally adjusted February unemployment rate is unchanged at 2.7%, a record low, and…
Looks like students are headed back to school. Governor Kay Ivey announced today, that on April 6, all K-12 public schools shall implement a plan to complete the 2019-2020…
Sitel Group, a customer experience (CX) management company, announced it will begin hiring more than 150 associates in Alabama immediately to support client growth. All employees will have the opportunity to work from home and support some of Sitel Group’s…
The Alabama Department of Labor has released the official count for initial unemployment claims filed during the week of March 15 – March 21. There were 10,982 initial claims filed either online or by telephone during this time period. Click County…
The search for 4-year-old Vadie Sides came to a happy ending in Lee County on Friday. Searchers found her after she had gone missing for two days. Lee County Sheriff Jay Jones said searchers found Sides after searching in some…
On Tuesday Governor Ivey and State Health Officer, Dr. Scott Harris updated the coronavirus response in Alabama via teleconference. It was the first time that health officials and…
CVS Health has announced plans to immediately fill 50,000 full-time, part-time and temporary roles across the country. In a news release, CVS says jobs include store associates, home delivery drivers, distribution center employees and member/customer service professionals. The company says…
Dollar General has announced plans to nearly double its normal hiring rate and add up to 50,000 employees by the end of April. This is response to the public's needs during the coronavirus pandemic. "We believe our customers are relying…
The Alabama Department of Public Health is providing a live, interactive map of coronavirus cases across the state. You can use this map to track testing and confirmed cases. There is also a way to see how the virus is…
On Saturday March 21, Lee County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to the 100 block of Lee Road 621 in the Beauregard community of Lee County in reference to a stabbing. Upon arrival, Joel Lynn Pouncey, 30, of Cusseta was unresponsive found…
