Marshall County Inmate Dies After Testing Positive for Covid-19
A Marshall County inmate died in a hospital two weeks after he tested positive for covid-19. The Marshall County Sheriff’s
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Dekalb County Revenue Offices Closed Due to Covid-19
According to a statement released by Tyler Wilks, Dekalb County Revenue Commissioner, The Dekalb County Revenue Offices are closed due
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Dekalb County Revenue Annex Office Closed For Remainder of 2020
According to information posted to the Dekalb County Alabama Revenue Commissioners Facebook page, the Rainsville Annex will be closed until
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COVID-19 Cases Are On The Rise In Dekalb And Jackson Counties
According to data from the Alabama Department of Public Health, Dekalb and Jackson Counties in Northeast Alabama are seeing a
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Food Bank Of North Alabama Distributing Food Thursday, September 24th
The Food Bank of North Alabama, in partnership with Feeding America, will be distributing a variety of FREE food to
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Ider High School Has to Cancel Two Games & Move Homecoming, Due to COVID-19
According to a news release from Ider High School, the football game scheduled for tonight against Tanner has been canceled,
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DeKalb County EMA And County Commission Taking Extra Precautions Due To The Alarming Increase In Covid-19 Cases
DeKalb County Emergency Management Agency PRESS RELEASE: 7-1-2020 Based on the Governors announcement yesterday of the extension of the Safer
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ADPH Releases A New Color Coded System For Covid-19
Public Health Guidance for Reopening The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) is using data and metrics to make recommendations
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Governor Moves To Re-Open Alabama, Allowing Restaurants, Hair Salons & Churches To Open
Montgomery, Al. – Alabama Governor Kay Ivey updated the citizens of Alabama on COVID-19 and relaxed closures in the state.
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Alabama Governor’s Updated “Safer-At-Home” Order Allows Some Businesses To Reopen
MONTGOMERY, Al. – Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey will allow Alabama’s economy to reopen, beginning Thursday, April 30, 2020 at 5:00
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Universal Face Covering is Recommended to Reduce Spread of COVID-19
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FROM THE ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH On April 3, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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Cherokee County Sheriff Reminds People About Scams Related to COVID-19
Cherokee County, Al. – The FBI and FDA are warning of several COVID-19 scams. The scams are attempting to take
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FAQ’s About Governor Ivey’s Stay At Home Order
In cooperation with Governor Kay Ivey, we have created these Stay at Home FAQs for individuals: go.usa.gov/xv4zq and for businesses:
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Outdoor Recreation, In Alabama, Is Still Permitted
STATE HEATH ORDER – April 3, 2020 Outdoor recreation in Alabama is considered an essential activity in the Order of
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Alabama Governor’s Order Is NOT A LOCK DOWN – Everyone Calm Down
The Governor’s order is not a lock-down of the state. Please, everyone calm down. You don’t have to go out
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Alabama Governor Kay Ivey Issues Statewide “Stay-at-Home” Order | WVSM Digital News
ORDER OF THE STATE HEALTH OFFICER SUSPENDING CERTAIN PUBLIC GATHERINGS DUE TO RISK OF INFECTION BY COVID-19 (APPLICABLE STATEWIDE) AMENDED
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Governor Ivey urges Alabama Small Business Owners To Prepare Now by Applying for Federal Financial Relief
APRIL 1, 2020 PRESS RELEASE MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday urges Alabama Small Business Owners to respond to the
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Alabama Department of Public Health reports its first known employee with COVID-19
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) confirmed the first case of 2019 novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19)
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Jackson County Sheriff’s Office Employees Update Regarding COVID-19
News Release From Jackson County Sheriff’s Department: Regarding the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office employees who were placed on self quarentine
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Small Business Administration is offering Economic Injury Disaster Loans
Small businesses across Alabama have been negatively impacted by the #Coronavirus. To help, the U.S. Small Business Administration is offering
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ALDOT Keeps Essential Services Going for Alabama
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is maintaining essential services, such as road and bridge maintenance and
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Track COVID-19 In Real Time In Alabama
The Alabama Department of Public Health has established a website to track COVID-19 cases in near real-time. If you would
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Dekalb County, AL. Reports First COVID-19 Case | WVSM Digital News
FORT PAYNE: — DeKalb County Commission President Ricky Harcrow announced this morning that the first case of Corona Virus has
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Statement From The City of Rainsville On COVID-19
Mandatory shutdowns caused by COVID-19 will affect our local economy. As your Mayor, I plan to do everything in my
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Alabama announces first death of a state resident who tested positive for COVID-19
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) reports the death of a patient who previously tested positive
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Jackson County Commission Says Employee Dies After Contracting COVID-19
Tim Guffey, Chairman of the Jackson County Commission, posted a letter on the Jackson County Commissions Facebook page today, confirming
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SEVERE Weather Including TORNADOES Possible Tuesday
SEVERE Weather will be possible across parts of the South on Tuesday, March 24, 2020. There will be possibly be
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What Is Killing America Is FEAR, Not COVID-19.
What is killing America is FEAR, not COVID-19. With a National State of Emergency, States of Emergency, and now many
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Alabama Department of Public Health Working To Clarify Health Order
According to a message released from the Alabama EMA, The Alabama Department of Public Health is working on clarifying the
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Alabama Announces Support for Workers Impacted by COVID-19
News Release For Immediate Release: March 16, 2020 Alabama Announces Support for Workers Impacted by COVID-19 MONTGOMERY – Alabama Department
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Governor Ivey Issues Statement on Statewide Public Health Order
MARCH 19, 2020 MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey and the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) on Thursday issued a statewide
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Alabama Governor Kay Ivey Announces Run-Off Election Postponement
MARCH 18, 2020 MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday announced the Primary Runoff Election would be held on July 14,
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First COVID-19 case confirmed in Madison County | WVSM Digital News
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Madison County, Alabama, reports its first case of COVID-19 as of March 17. “We are very
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State Health Officer issues mandatory health orders for five counties surrounding Jefferson County due to risks caused by COVID-19
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Burnestine Taylor, M.D.(334) 206-2100 State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris has issued orders suspending certain public
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Tyler Wilks, Dekalb County Revenue Commissioner, Annouces COVID-19 Response
RESPONSE TO COVID-19 HOURS The Rainsville office will be closed starting tomorrow, March 17, 2020, through April 16, 2020. The
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Alabama Department of Public Health Now Has COVID-19 Hotline
According to the Alabama Department of Public Health, if you suspect you have COVID-19, then call the COVID-19 hotline, that
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CCA Releases Letter About Closure
Cornerstone Christian Academy in Rainsville, Al. released a letter today discussing the closure of the school due to COVID-19. Read
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ALDOT Announces Operational Plans in Response to COVID-19 Outbreak
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MARCH 17, 2020 ALDOT Announces Operational Plans in Response to COVID-19 Outbreak MONTGOMERY, Ala. — The Alabama
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DeKalb County, AL. COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Information
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Earlier today, the DeKalb County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) held a joint press briefing to discuss
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Jackson County, Al. Courthouse To Close Due To COVID-19
The Jackson County Commission issued a statement today about the closure of the Jackson County Courthouse, from March 16, 2020
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12 Confirmed Cases Statewide, As Of Today
From the Alabama Department of Public Health As of 1:12 p.m. March 15, we have 12 COVID-19 cases. Our website
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Dekalb County Superintendent Addresses Absences And Food Service
Dr. Jason Barnett, Dekalb County, Al. Superintendent, today addressed some of the concerns that many parents have about why schools
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NACC Temporarily Suspends On-Campus Classes
News Release from Northeast Alabama Community College COVID-19 Campus Update: Upon the direction of the Alabama Community College System and
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Dollywood To Postpone Grand Opening To Park Guests Until March 28th
PIGEON FORGE, TN (Friday, March 13, 2020) — The coronavirus pandemic is an escalating and ever-changing issue. As a result,
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Alabama Reports First Confirmed Case of COVID-19
March 13, 2020 MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Friday, upon learning of Alabama’s first confirmed Coronavirus (COVID-19) case, released
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SEC Suspends Regular Season & Championship Games Due To Covid-19
News Release from the SEC: Based on the latest developments and the continued spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), the Southeastern
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Auburn University To Transition To Remote Instruction Due To Covid-19
Statement from Auburn University: Auburn University will transition from on-campus instruction to remote delivery beginning Monday, March 16 and continue
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Rome, GA. City Schools To Cancel Classes As Precautionary Measure
Here is the statement released from Rome, GA. City Schools Out of an abundance of caution, Rome City Schools, has
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Samford University Suspends On Campus Classes Until Apirl 6th Due To COVID-19
Published on March 11, 2020 at 4:30 p.m. Campus Community, READ THIS MESSAGE CAREFULLY AS IT CONTAINS IMPORTANT CHANGES TO
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Patient Tests Positive For Coroavirus At Floyd Medical Center In Georgia
Floyd Statement Regarding Coronavirus COVID-19 Exposure 03.06.2020 Late Thursday evening (3/5/20) Floyd received notification from Georgia Department of Public Health
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