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Sylacauga Revenue Office temporarily closes due to COVID-19 outbreak

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Due to the resurgence of COVID-19 amongst multiple employees, the Sylacauga Revenue Office has been forced to shut down temporarily as of Friday, July 8.

Free at-home COVID-19 testing now available

Wednesday, January 19 by Lee Perryman

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - The federal government has launched a new website - COVIDTests.gov - where Americans may order up to four free at-home COVID-19 tests per household.The White House expects tests to ship, also free, within 7-12 days via first-class mail with up... Read More.

Alabama surpasses one million COVID-19 cases since start of pandemic

Thursday, January 13 by Michael Giddens

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) has accounted for over one million positive COVID-19 cases since the first was reported in Montgomery in March of 2020.

Governor Ivey issues executive order fighting Covid-19 vaccine mandates

Monday, October 25 by Jeremy Law

MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Governor Kay Ivey on Monday signed Executive Order 724 to fight covid-19 vaccine mandates from the federal government.

Limited COVID-19 State of Emergency to end on Oct. 31

Friday, October 8 by Lee Perryman

MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Gov. Kay Ivey has issued a proclamation extending the current narrowly-focused state of emergency for COVID-19 to Oct. 31. The directive, aimed at easing burdens on health care providers and making government more responsive, was issued on Aug. 13 and... Read More.

CVMC to provide “booster” doses of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine

Monday, August 16 by Lee Perryman

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Coosa Valley Medical Center will be hosting a Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine booster clinic in the main lobby on Wednesday, Aug. 18, from 8:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.A total of 500 shots will be available on a first come, first served basis.... Read More.

Gov. Ivey issues limited State of Emergency as more Alabamians get COVID-19 vaccinations

Friday, August 13 by Lee Perryman

MONTGOMERY, Ala. - In an effort to support Alabama’s frontline heroes and cut red tape relating to the surge in COVID-19 cases, Governor Kay Ivey today issued a limited, narrowly-focused state of emergency. The goal is to give health care providers greater flexibility... Read More.