Alabama
State nears 500,000 COVID number
Alabama is approaching a half-million mark in COVID-19 cases, according to the latest figures from the Alabama Department of Public Health.The state has had 481,605 cases, including 21,963 in the last two weeks, and 9,244 deaths, according to the department.Locally, Colbert County has had 5,931 cases, including 202 in the last 14 days, and 115…
Read MoreShoals has had more than 14,000 COVID cases
There have been more than 14,000 cases of COVID-19 and 293 deaths in the Shoals, according to the latest figures from the Alabama Department of Health.In Colbert County, there have been 5,894 cases, including 287 in the last two weeks, and 111 deaths.In Lauderdale County, there have been 8,399 cases, including 405 in the last…
Read MoreColbert, Lauderdale each surpass 100 COVID deaths
Colbert and Lauderdale counties each have surpassed the 100-death mark since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the latest report from the Alabama Department of Public Health.Broken down by county, Colbert County has had 5,640 cases, including 473 in the last two weeks, and 104 deaths. Lauderdale has had 8,049 cases, including 727…
Read MoreShoals COVID cases continue to rise
The Shoals has had 11,841 cases of COVID-19 and 128 deaths, according to the Alabama Department of Public Health.Colbert County has had 4,911 cases, including 576 in the last two weeks, and 62 deaths.Lauderdale County has had 6,930 cases, including 985 in the last two weeks, and 66 deaths.Nearby, Franklin County has had 3,418 cases,…
Read More1 gets parole, 2 denied
MONTGOMERY – An inmate serving from a drug and breaking and entering conviction in Colbert County had his parole request approved this week, authorities said.Meanwhile, two other inmates serving on convictions from local crimes had paroles denied.The Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles granted parole for Bradley Wayne Ledlow, who has served 1 year, 8…
Read MoreShoals, state COVID cases continue to rise
The Shoals has had 11,584 and 130 deaths from COVID-19, including more than 1,700 cases in the last two weeks, according to the latest figures from the Alabama Department of Public Health.In Colbert County, there have been 4,818 cases, including 625 in the last two weeks, and 60 deaths.In Lauderdale County, there have been 6,766…
Read MoreLanders: COVID vaccines could take months
FLORENCE – Dr. Karen Landers said Tuesday that the state continues administering the first phase of COVID-19 vaccinations but patience from the public is needed.Landers, Area 1 health officer for the Alabama Department of Public Health, said Alabama remains in Phase 1a of vaccine distribution, which goes to high-risk health workers and first responders.It likely…
Read MoreTHOR Industries acquires Tiffin Motor Homes
RED BAY – THOR Industries, Inc. today announced the $300 million acquisition of Tiffin Motor Homes, Inc. and related companies known collectively as the Tiffin Group.The Elkhart, Indiana, company funded the purhase with a combination of available cash and a draw on the Company’s existing asset-based credit facility. The purchase agreement was executed and effective…
Read MoreCOVID cases continue to rise
The Shoals has had 8,603 cases of COVID-19 and 113 deaths, according to the latest figures from the Alabama Department of Public Health.Lauderdale County has had 4,917 cases, including 955 in the last 14 days, and 60 deaths.Colbert County has had 3,686 cases, including 626 in the last 14 days, and 53 deaths.Nearby, Franklin County…
Read MoreShoals has had 96 COVID deaths in 2020
The Shoals has had more than 7,500 cases of COVID-19 and is edging closer to the grim 100-death mark, with 96 deaths in Colbert and Lauderdale counties, according to the latest figures from the Alabama Department of Public Health.Colbert County has had 3,320 cases, including 522 in the last two weeks, and 42 deaths.Lauderdale County…
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