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Saturday classes? Schools mull ways to make up lost time
When students return to school after a lengthy pandemic-induced absence, the consensus is they will have lost significant…
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State agencies urge reopening businesses to take precautions against Legionnaires’ disease
The Alabama Department of Environmental Management and the Alabama Department of Public Health are urging businesses that are…
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Absentee ballots available for July primary runoff
Alabamians have until Monday, June 29 to register to vote in the July 14 primary runoff election. On…
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Georgia governor’s decision to reopen draws criticism, praise
ATLANTA — Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp is allowing some shuttered businesses to reopen Friday, drawing criticism from lawmakers,…
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Alabama stay-home order to remain; protest held at Capitol
A group of protesters gathered outside the Alabama Capitol on Tuesday as Gov. Kay Ivey said she intends…
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ALEA: Be safe and healthy on waterways
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is cautioning boaters to practice social distancing and boating safety while out…
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Retailers announce 300K new jobs
Dollar General announced Monday it plans to hire 50,000 new employees by the end of April due to…
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Ivey announces delay in tax filings, help for small businesses
Governor Kay Ivey and the Alabama Department of Revenue announced today that the state income tax filing due…
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Wallace State Community College offering free counseling services to students
Wallace State Community College is now offering free counseling services to students, and in the current crisis, these…
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Alabama infections top 120; state backs off daycare closings
Confirmed cases of the new coronavirus in Alabama surpassed 120 on Saturday, while state health officials backed off…