COVID-19 pandemic

A senate full of morons

The Alabama Senate should just go home. The Legislature was supposed to gather again simply to pass the budgets. But, as my colleague Josh Moon notably pointed out, senators are up to no good. And no good is SOP for the Alabama Legislature, but senators are hoping to kick that up a few notches. Alabama … Continued

Joey Kennedy

May 8, 2020

Group urges president, Congress to determine if packing industry should be decentralized

R-CALF USA, a Montana based ranchers group, sent a letter today to President Donald J. Trump (R) as well as House and Senate congressional leaders stating that the COVID-19 pandemic demonstrates the United States’ beef supply chain lacks resiliency and redundancy. The group urges a review to consider whether a physical and geographical restructuring of … Continued

Brandon Moseley

April 30, 2020

Opinion

How is COVID-19 affecting toxic exposure claims?

The COVID-19 pandemic is spreading rapidly throughout the country, with nearly 850,000 cases of infection, out of which over 5,300 took place in Alabama. While everyone is vulnerable to contracting the novel coronavirus, there are certain groups of people who have a higher risk of contracting the virus, such as veterans and former industrial workers. … Continued

Gregory A. Cade

April 24, 2020

Senior Services commissioner urges seniors to beware of scams, fraud during pandemic

Alabama Department of Senior Services Commissioner Jean Brown is warning Alabama senior citizens to be diligent to avoid scams during the current coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. “This is the ideal time for a scammer to prey on fear of our seniors. Stay alert and do not respond to a text, email or phone call from a … Continued

April 20, 2020

Opinion

Utility workers and service providers continue to power Alabama

Vast amounts of normal services have been interrupted during the COVID-19 pandemic. As the situation evolves and uncertainty remains, one thing that Alabamians can count on is for the lights to come on when they flip the switch. With many in our state working remotely, children engaging in virtual learning or caring for loved ones … Continued

Seth Hammett

April 17, 2020

Opinion

“Figure out what makes sense and do that,” Montgomery retailer says

George R. Wilder is the owner and CEO of The Locker Room in Montgomery and Auburn Many years ago, I was fortunate to be in a board meeting with Jimmy Blanchard, then chairman and CEO of Synovus Bank. Jimmy is the definition of a humble, servant leader. Answering a question during that meeting, Jimmy said: … Continued

George R. Wilder

April 11, 2020

Opinion

Alabama Republicans can’t manage the crisis they helped create

On Tuesday, Alabama’s governor called together the state’s media, in the midst of a global pandemic, so they could broadcast pictures of her tying a ribbon around a post to remind people to pray for healthcare workers. Surrounding Gov. Kay Ivey at the event were various pastors from churches in and around Montgomery. And they … Continued

Josh Moon

April 9, 2020

Opinion

Have hope

Healthcare professionals and scientists seem to indicate that we are closer to the beginning of the COVID-19 calamity than at the middle or the end. But even in times of real human crisis, hope isn’t dead but remains a vital thread in the fabric of what we know as the human spirit. In his eighth … Continued

Bill Britt

March 25, 2020

No, grocery stores are not closing next week, governor’s office says

No, grocery stores in Alabama are not closing next week. In a week of rumors surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, the latest social media hoax on Friday — that Gov. Kay Ivey would order closed all Alabama businesses, including grocery stores, next week — sent shoppers around the state cramming into supermarkets on Friday night. Despite … Continued

Josh Moon

March 20, 2020