Carl Elliott Regional Library System to begin issuing library cards over the phone
WINSTON COUNTY - Public libraries may be closed across the county, but that doesn't mean residents must give up reading items from the libraries.
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UAB offering clinical trial for treatment of patients with severe COVID-19
BIRMINGHAM - The University of Alabama at Birmingham has been selected to begin enrolling patients in an international study assessing the use of inhaled nitric oxide (iNO) to improve outcomes for COVID-19 patients with severely damaged lungs.
Governor Ivey announced Ribbons of Hope campaign
Governor Kay Ivey and First Baptist Church of Montgomery Patsor Jay Wolf tie the first ribbon as part of Ivey's Ribbons of Hope Campaign.
MONTGOMERY - On Tuesday, April 7, Governor Kay Ivey announced her “Ribbons of Hope” campaign at a ceremony at the Alabama State Capitol in Montgomery.
Local legislators participate in conference call with Governor Ivey and State Health Officer
WINSTON COUNTY - Local legislators had an opportunity to take part in a conference call with Governor Kay Ivey and State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris Monday, April 6, receiving an update on the COVID-19 situation in Alabama.
Alabama Free Legal Answers providing online legal advice to underserved Alabamians
WINSTON COUNTY - To help low-income Alabama residents navigate legal issues, the newly launched Alabama Free Legal Answers program provides free qualified legal advice through the website alabama.freelegalanswers.org.
Piggly Wiggly in Haleyville to begin offering curbside pickup Saturday
HALEYVILLE - Piggly Wiggly in Haleyville will begin offering free curbside pickup service Saturday, April 4.
Alabama Department of Public Health's COVID-19 dashboard
WINSTON COUNTY - The Alabama Department of Public Health has created a dashboard that provides real-time updates on the COVID-19 case count in the state, with countywide breakdowns. To view it, click here.
New coronavirus symptom tracker launched by UAB
BIRMINGHAM - As the Deep South sees a surge in cases of the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, experts from the University of Alabama at Birmingham have created a symptom checker to identify hot spots where the virus is spreading.
Marion County Schools Superintendent announces plans for remainder of school year
BEAR CREEK - Marion County Schools Superintendent Ann West, through a letter released April 1, announced plans for the remainder of the school year since all schools have been closed for traditional classes for the remainder of the school year.
Winston County Schools form plan for remainder of school year in wake of pandemic
WINSTON COUNTY - Although schools across Alabama will be closed to traditional learning methods for the remainder of the school year due to COVID-19, Winston County Schools students will still be taught, just in non-traditional methods.