In a statement released Tuesday afternoon, Public Service Commission (PSC) President Twinkle Andress Cavanaugh announced that the two biggest utility companies the commission regulates are not disconnecting service for anyone affected financially by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The PSC regulates Alabama Power Company (the state’s largest provider of electricity) and Spire (formerly Alagasco). The commission […]

According to a release from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, blood supplies are running out due to donors staying away in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. “We are urging citizens to donate at this time of tremendous need,” said Marisa Marques, director of Transfusion Services at the UAB hospital. “Donating blood is a […]

The Alabama House of Representatives last week passed a packet of three bills that aim to improve mental health offerings in the Yellowhammer State. The votes on all three bills were unanimous, with legislators on both sides of the aisle supporting the initiative. The passage of the bills was spearheaded by Alabama House Majority Leader […]

Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday, in cooperation with Alabama Superintendent of Banking Mike Hill, highlighted measures taken by financial regulators to protect the financial system within the state. The Alabama Banking Department, which oversees operations of Yellowhammer State banks, has partnered with its regulated financial institutions to ensure they are as prepared as possible for […]

In a video released Tuesday morning, Alabama Lt. Governor Will Ainsworth urged the people of the state to get serious about their roles in flattening the curve of the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). “I’m asking all Alabamians to follow the recommendations from the CDC during this COVID-19 pandemic,” Ainsworth stressed. “Too many among us are […]

One of the most successful coaches in the history of Auburn athletics received his due from his home state last week. Head football coach Gus Malzahn was inducted into the Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame in Little Rock on Friday. “Growing up in the state of Arkansas, and now being able to be a part […]

Alabama Governor Kay Ivey has issued updated guidelines that say restaurants in Jefferson, Tuscaloosa, Walker, Blount, St. Clair and Shelby counties should close their dining rooms for one week. The recommendation is an effort to slow the spread of the coronavirus. The new official guidelines also apply to bars, breweries or any Category 3 foodservice […]

Huntsville-based company Diatherix has developed a new test capable of confirming a case of COVID-19, according to a release from the group on Tuesday. The company is accepting samples and performing the tests as of Tuesday morning. They are promising results back the same day they receive a specimen. Diatherix is a lab-connected testing company, […]

Although the total impact of the coronavirus outbreak is yet to be realized, U.S. Sen. Doug Jones (D-Mountain Brook) is urging his constituents to be prepared for whatever economic fallout may be to come as a result. In an interview with Huntsville radio’s WVNN, Jones indicated the economy in a downturn was a foregone conclusion. […]

The Alabama Beverage Control (ABC) board announced the temporary closure of 78 stores on Monday due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Citing staffing and health considerations, the ABC’s head of government relations, Dean Argo, said in a statement, “[W]e believe that closing some of our stores will provide the greatest amount of employee/customer protection, while […]

7. Sending everyone money to help financial burdens during crisis U.S. Senator Mitt Romney (R-UT) called on Congress to “immediately” give every adult American $1,000, saying this needs to be done to “help families and small businesses meet their short-term financial obligations, ease the financial burden on students entering the workforce, and protect health workers […]

Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted January 2020 unemployment rate remains at a record low 2.7%, unchanged from December 2019, according to the latest data from Alabama Department of Labor. The news of the Yellowhammer State’s January unemployment rate, which is well below last January’s unemployment rate of 3.6%, was announced by Alabama Department of Labor (ADOL) Secretary […]

Alabama Department of Labor (ADOL) Secretary Fitzgerald Washington on Monday announced that Alabama workers who are not able to work due to coronavirus (COVID-19) will be eligible to file for unemployment benefits. “Many changes are happening quickly with regards to Alabama’s workforce, and it’s important to ensure that we are offering as many available options […]

Alabama’s cable providers are now giving students and low-income populations hit hardest by closures and other impacts from COVID-19 pandemic in the state no-cost and low-cost options for high-speed internet access, according to a press release from alabamacable.org. The online press release noted more information on the duration of the services:

At the request of Mayor Tommy Battle, the Huntsville City Council approved a State of Emergency declaration on Monday in response to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The declaration gives the mayor’s office increased power over staffing and purchasing decisions. Battle said he requested the declaration so his administration “can respond quickly” to any situation that […]

Alabama has now joined the rest of the country in having coronavirus cases finally confirmed in the state. Because of this, we are now starting to shut things down. The schools are all set to close this week, and we can all agree this is acceptable and that we knew it was coming. Why wait? […]

A recent tweet by former University of Alabama Crimson Tide star quarterback Jalen Hurts underlined his longtime outspokenness in proclaiming his Christian faith and sharing his testimony. As the nation deals with the coronavirus (COVID-19) and Hurts continues preparations for April’s NFL Draft (which will no longer be held as a public event in Las […]

Montgomery’s first coronavirus health clinic opened on Monday, and screening is only available for those that have symptoms and call to schedule an appointment. The clinic is being staffed with employees of Baptist Health and is an outpost of that organization. All in the area who believe they have symptoms must call 334-747-0150 first to […]

Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin proclaimed a State of Emergency in the city of Birmingham due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. As of 1:28 p.m on Monday, there are 17 confirmed coronavirus cases in Jefferson County out of 28 total in the state of Alabama. The mayor asked that there be no gatherings of more than […]

JASPER, Alabama — Hayashi Telempu North America (HTNA), a Michigan-based supplier of automotive interior components, plans to expand its operations in Walker County with a $7 million project that will create 19 jobs. The announcement makes HTNA’s facility in Jasper the first outside of North Alabama selected to supply Mazda Toyota Manufacturing USA, which is building […]

Dr. Scott Harris of the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) gave a press conference Monday morning in which he updated the public on the current state of the coronavirus pandemic in Alabama. Harris said that as of 10:00 a.m. CT Monday morning Alabama has 22 confirmed coronavirus cases, with over half of those in […]

President Donald J. Trump is rallying the American people as the nation deals with the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. In tweets and in his recent public remarks, the president has been encouraging unity and expressing optimism. He even praised U.S. House Democrats on Saturday morning for working with Republicans to pass the Families First Coronavirus Response […]

While coronavirus is wreaking havoc around in the United States and around the world, it is also having a profound impact on domestic politics. In Alabama, with a March 31 primary runoff looming, questions have been raised as to whether or not that election should proceed as planned. In a statement sent out to the […]

Club for Growth is going to endorse former Auburn University head football coach Tommy Tuberville in Alabama’s U.S. Senate Republican primary runoff election, according to a report Monday from Politico. “I think both of them can win, but I think if Trump is not fully on board it becomes harder. And he’s made it clear […]