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Years ago there was a song made famous by The Judds. It had a line that said “Grandpa, tell me ‘bout the good old days”. Now, the good old days the song was referring to were the days following World War II, when life was on the rebound after facing a true global adversary. They were the days of healing. Days of mending a broken world. Well, as a millennial, I dealt with my coming of age in the wake of 9-11, a recession, the Afghanistan war, countless school shootings, movie theater viole...
As oil prices drop so does the price of gasoline in many areas. Above are pictures of random gasoline prices in Atmore, Brewton, Century and Flomaton taken Tues., March 24,2020....
The American Red Cross now faces a severe blood shortage due to an unprecedented number of blood drive cancellations in response to the coronavirus outbreak. Healthy individuals are needed now to donate to help patients counting on lifesaving blood. Alabama and Mississippi Red Cross Donation Centers and their hours of operation include: -The UAB (University of Alabama Birmingham) Medical Center, North Pavilion, located at 1802 6th Ave S. Birmingham with the hours of Sunday closed, Monday through Friday, 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., closed Saturday....
Alabama Power is sharing information on a scam targeting customers over the phone claiming to be a representative from Alabama Power and requesting immediate payment on accounts. In some instances, scammers have altered a customer’s caller ID to falsely read Alabama Power Company. These scams happen periodically and are increasing during the COVID-19 pandemic. As always, Alabama Power works with each of our customers on the best service options for their accounts and the schemes that criminals use are not part of our business practices. ...
“We understand many customers’ jobs have been impacted by efforts to contain the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Alfa Insurance President and CEO Jimmy Parnell. “The health and economic challenges facing our country are unprecedented, and we all must work together to defeat the virus and help our neighbors. We’re grateful for loyal customers and blessed to have the financial strength to help them weather this storm.” Alfa is offering to temporarily suspend policy cancellations due to non-payment of premium and waive late fees for policyholde...
As we continue to deal with COVID-19, things haven't changed much since last week. Dates you see about school starting back and other public buildings being open are good starting points, but may change any day. Alabama has tentatively moved its March 31 runoffs to July 14. I use the word tentatively because that date could change as well. County commissions and city councils have set certain dates to reopen, but we're really not sure if those dates will hold true. I attended a special meeting...
You've had to have had your head in the sand if you haven't heard of people hoarding toilet paper in the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak. Stores are selling out as soon as a shipment comes in. It appears that the panic is someone will be quarantined for weeks or months without any toilet paper. We guess we can understand that to a degree, but what would be worse is to be quarantined for a month or so with no working toilet. Flomaton Utilities Superintendent Shaun Moye and Jay's Operations Manager Eric Seib are begging people not to flush anything...
The 22nd Saddle Up Trail Ride for St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital in Frisco City, Ala. has not been cancelled due to the Coronavirus, but it has been postponed to the last weekend in April. The location is 328 Strength Lane. The ride will begin at 9 a.m., Friday, April 24, with fish plates available for a donation at 6 p.m. from Highway Specialties. At 7 p.m., there will be a band to entertain with live music. At 9 a.m. sharp, Saturday, April 25, horse riders and wagons will depart and return at 3 p.m. Only coffee will be provided that...
In an effort to keep all of its staff, volunteers and visitors safe and healthy as possibly, the Atmore and PCI Animal Control is asking that anyone who would like to visit their facility do so by appointment only. They will answer calls and reply to emails during their regular office hours but starting today, March 26, will move to appointment only visits due to COVID-19 until further notice. They are also suspending intake of animals by owner surrender until further notice. Residents are asked not to pick up stray animals unless they intend...
With school out and efforts to reduce large crowds gathering, Flomaton Police Chief Chance Thompson said his department will be stepping up the enforcement of the town's curfew ordinance that restricts the times minors under the age of 19 can be out in public. “This is to protect our kids and keep them off the road late at night,” Thompson said. “Now it is very important, especially with the current issues with minors being out of school. Our officers will be strictly enforcing this ordin...
A Jay couple living in a recreational vehicle (RV) with three children has been charged with three counts felony child neglect and the male with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon when law enforcement responding to a complaint on March 21 found unsuitable living conditions and ammunition and firearms. Melvin Ellis Warner, 62, and Merry Santana Adams, 47, 6752 Camp Henderson Road, were living with three children, ages 4, 8 and 15, in a camper when officers responded to a disturbance...
.A 52-year old Brewton man was pronounced dead at the scene of a single-vehicle accident Wednesday morning in Cantonment, with officials saying his death was unrelated to the crash. Darren Burns Downing, was pronounced dead following the 8:49 a.m. incident. According to reports from the Florida Highway Patrol, emergency personnel responded to a motor vehicle crash on Crowndale Court. The report stated Downing was backing up in his vehicle east on Crowndale Court when he had a medical emergency. The rear bumper of his Ford F-150 collided with a...
By order of Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the state of Alabama has ordered the closure of non-essential businesses and non-work related gatherings of 10 people of more effective at 5 p.m. Saturday, March 28. A full list of those businesses deemed 'not-essential' can be found by clicking the link below: https://governor.alabama.gov/assets/2020/03/Amended-Statewide-Social-Distancing-SHO-Order-3.27.2020-FINAL.pdf...
