Due to the threat of inclement weather, Birmingham City Schools has rescheduled the remaining graduation ceremonies for the Class of 2020 until Sunday, June 7 at Legion Field.Due to social distancing restrictions, moving the ceremonies to alternate indoor locations are not feasible. As a res…

From Governor Kay Ivey: "I am deeply saddened to hear Sergeant Stephen Williams was killed in the line of duty last night. He served the Moody Police Department with distinction and had a long, honorable career in law enforcement. In the end, he died a hero, fulfilling the oath he swore to d…

Graduation Times Revised to Adhere to City-Wide CurfewGraduation ceremonies for Birmingham City Schools’ High Schools will still take place this week. In light of the recent ordinance from Mayor Woodfin and the City of Birmingham concerning a 7:00PM city-wide curfew, we have adjusted the tim…

In an emergency meeting today the Jefferson County Commission voted to declare a state of emergency and implemented a curfew beginning at 7 p.m. – 6 a.m., June 2, 2020 – June 9, 2020.

Lawson State Community College’s Annual Spring Commencement Exercises will be presented this year as a virtual program on Tuesday, June 2, 2020 at 12:00 p.m. Like so many other colleges and universities, administrators at Lawson State made the decision to acknowledge the hard work and accomp…

Governor Kay Ivey announced today that she has given authorization to Adjutant General Sheryl Gordon with the Alabama National Guard to activate up to 1000 guardsmen, should the need arise in response to violent protesters.

Governor Kay Ivey on Monday issued the following statement in response to the Birmingham protests:

Mayor Woodfin makes comments on riots in Birmingham

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Jefferson County students will continue to receive meals through the JEFCOED/Kikstart partnership for the remainder of the summer. The meal service, which was set to stop on June 5th, will now continue until school starts back on August 25th.If the start of school were to be delayed, JEFCOED…

In addition to implementing prevention measures and social distancing strategies during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) reminds the citizens of Alabama to prevent illnesses caused by the bite of ticks and mosquitoes.

Lawson State Community College is one of the leaders in the State of Alabama for virtual enrollment of the Ready to Work program. Ready to Work is a free, five-week (60-hour) Workforce Development course designed to prepare individuals with the entry-level skills required for employment with…

In-Person Traditional Graduation Ceremonies Will Take Place Inside Legion Field with Social Distancing GuidelinesThe proposed in-person graduation plans for Birmingham City Schools to be held at Legion Field Stadium on June 2-5, 2020 were approved by the Birmingham Park and Recreations Board…

The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) investigates all cases of COVID-19 and provides contact tracing to reduce the spread of this virus. As with any entity, ADPH expects that COVID-19 cases will occur as has already happened including with one of its own employees in March 2020 wit…

National Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week is May 17-23, 2020. The first EMS Week was designated by proclamation in November 1974, by President Gerald Ford. The National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians has partnered with the American College of Emergency Physicians to lead E…

In a joint press conference with Alabama Governor Kay Ivey and Alabama State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris on Thursday, May 21, 2020, at 2:00 P.M.

The Poarch Band of Creek Indians (PCI) have announced a $500,000 donation to the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) to assist with testing and equipment in the battle against the COVID-19 pandemic.

The City of Lipscomb and The Jefferson County Commission hosted a groundbreaking ceremony to mark the beginning of construction for the City’s new Storm Shelter/Community Center. The groundbreaking ceremony was held earlier in May at 5439 11th Street, Lipscomb, Al. This is the first new cons…

Governor Kay Ivey on Monday signed a proclamation to set special election dates for Alabama House District 49. This seat becomes vacant with Rep. April Weaver departing the Alabama Legislature to take a position within the Trump Administration.

Proposals Submitted by Developer Teams Opened by the Alabama Department of Corrections

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Governor Kay Ivey shares a special congratulatory message with the Class of 2020! (Governor's Office, Lori Davis Jhons)

The Alabama State Department of Education is pleased to partner with the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) and XQ Institute in support of Graduate Together: America Honors the High School Class of 2020, a one-hour, commercial-free primetime graduation special to be broadcast Saturday.

For Every TikTok Video Posted Using #TossYourCap, T-Mobile will Donate $5 to JAG, Up to $200,000Jobs for America's Graduates (JAG), a national nonprofit serving 75,000 youth across 39 states, including Alabama, is thrilled to be working with T-Mobile to celebrate this year’s graduating class…

Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday issued the following statement in response to the passage of SB161, the FY 2020 General Fund supplemental appropriations bill that would appropriate federal CARES Act funds.

Tim Rogers, Safety & Loss Control Specialist for Valent Group, recently published "Returning to Work Guide in a COVID-19 World"

Dr. Sullivan Has Spent More Than 35 Years at Birmingham City Schools as Student, Educator, and AdministratorOn the evening of May 13, 2020, the Birmingham Board of Education voted to appoint Dr. Mark A. Sullivan, Chief of Staff for Birmingham City Schools, as Interim Superintendent for the s…

The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) received an allotment of the experimental drug remdesivir to treat hospitalized COVID-19 patients. The medicine was received in Alabama today and the first shipments are being made overnight to hospitals in the state.

Make the most of YOUR summer! Register today for Lawson State’s virtual and online courses that are a fraction of the cost of four-year institutions. Classes start May 21st!!! 

Freshwater Land Trust and partners were recently awarded a $500,000 project grant over three years from the Environmental Protection Agency’s Trash-Free Waters program. Freshwater Land Trust is one of seventeen recipients and one of three recipients located in Alabama. The major goals of the…

Alabama health care providers and emergency responders on the forefront of the COVID-19 pandemic now have a free service that will decontaminate previously worn N95 respirator face masks so the masks can be safely reused. N95 masks, which help prevent health care workers’ exposure to pathoge…

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Today, Gov. Kay Ivey announced that beginning Monday, May 11, 2020, the COVID-19 Safer at Home Order will be amended by opening other facilities across the state. While the amended order does open gyms and other athletic facilities to 50% capacity, the order does not open schools. Per Dr. Er…

In a joint press conference with Alabama Governor Kay Ivey and Alabama State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris on Friday, May 8, 2020, at 11:00 am. Governor Kay Ivey issued an amended Safer at Home Order to be applied Statewide. The order which includes an expanded list of items to reopen will…

Gov. Kay Ivey delivers a special message to support the 69th National Day of Prayer. (Governor's Office, Lori Davis Jhons)

The Alabama Department of Public Health Bureau of Clinical Laboratories has expanded the criteria to test for COVID-19 to add testing for certain asymptomatic, high-risk groups and individuals.

The 9th Annual Sozo Children Run for a Reason 5K converts to a virtual race due to COVID-19

Cahaba Medical Care will conduct a walk-up #covid19 testing site at Southside Homes in Bessemer on Wednesday, May 6th and Friday, May 8th, starting at 9AM until 3:30PM (or until they reach capacity.) Testing is available at no cost for all who are interested, regardless of whether not you ar…

Getting Alabama Back to Work with Additional Safety MeasuresAlabama Goodwill is safely reopening all nine retail thrift stores, five attended donation centers and resuming career services to start rebuilding our community and “Get Alabama Back to Work!”Alabama Goodwill provides vital communi…

AASB Executive Director Sally Smith sits down with State Superintendent of Education Dr. Eric Mackey to discuss COVID-19-related school closures and what's on the horizon for safely getting students back to school this fall.

Dr. Rachael Lee with UAB's Division of Infectious Diseases explains how to wear a face mask safely.

Governor Kay Ivey announced today that economic development activity across Alabama last year generated $7.1 billion in pledged capital investment and 13,454 job commitments, providing a potential spark for economic revival once the shocks of the COVID-19 pandemic ease.

Seniors Encouraged to Complete the FAFSA to Secure money for CollegeHigh school seniors and college students will be encouraged to complete their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) during Cash for College Week, May 4-8.“Many families’ financial circumstances have changed over t…

Birmingham Business Alliance (BBA) Interim President and CEO Fred McCallum commented on Governor Kay Ivey’s plan to gradually reopen business in the state of Alabama.

The Jefferson County Commission is reopening the Courthouse and satellite locations to the public on May 1. People are encouraged to still do business online whenever possible. On reopening on May 1, 2020, the Jefferson County Courthouse and its satellite locations will operate as follows, a…

To celebrate the life and legacy of the Sweetest Voice this Side of Heaven, WATV (V949) will broadcast Erskine Faush, Sr.’s funeral live on Thursday, April 30 from 12-2 pm on-air, online and on their mobile app V94.9FM available in Google Play or Apple Stores.