An alert has been issued about a rare inflammatory disease that could possibly be related to COVID-19. The condition — Multi-System Inflammatory Syndrome — so far has only been diagnosed in children. No cases have been found within the state, but Dr. Karen Landers of the Alabama Department of Public Health said her department is […]
With the number of confirmed novel coronavirus cases in Madison County flattening the curve, talk of reopening business is growing steam. The number of positive tests for COVID-19 was the same Saturday — 205 — as it was Thursday. That figure was 198 to start the week. The number of deaths in the county related […]
Universal Source Control. That’s the new buzz phrase coming from the Center for Disease Control (CDC) regarding the novel coronavirus COVID-19. Crestwood Medical Center CEO Dr. Pam Hudson said that was a “fancy way to say, ‘We can’t tell who all has it, we might each have it ourselves. If we all put a mask […]
2,000 Huntsville Hospital employees furloughed
Madison County officials Tuesday reported a second local death from the novel coronavirus that is paralyzing the country and most of the world, and Huntsville City Council President Devyn Keith announced a state-of-emergency extension that will last at least until April 27. But all news wasn’t negative at the latest daily COVID-19 press briefing at […]
Avoid coronavirus fatigue. That was a key talking point at Friday’s press conference with city and county officials regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. The number of positive tests for the virus hasn’t exploded here — 117 in Madison County with one death — but authorities warn that everyone should stay focused on staying safe. “As we […]
Local officials have a statement regarding the coronavirus pandemic: Brace for a possible wave. Madison County has 101 confirmed cases of COVID-19 with one death, but that could soon change. “We expect that number to continue to climb,’’ said Dr. Pam Hudson, CEO of Crestwood Medical Center, during a weekly update Tuesday that began this […]
The first building constructed by Robins & Morton was a Shell gas station in 1946. The Birmingham-based company now has offices in Huntsville, Nashville, Charlotte, Dallas, Orlando, and Miami. “We’ve grown quite a bit since then, obviously,’’ said Mitch Coley, operations manager for the Huntsville office. Robins & Morton is no stranger to the Rocket […]
Blue Origin, a rocket engine company founded by Amazon’s Jeff Bezos, went from ground-breaking to ribbon-cutting in a year to open the company’s facility in Cummings Research Park. Blue Origin held a press conference Monday with a stage full of dignitaries to laud the moment. Among those attending were Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle, Madison County […]
Madison County Commission Chairman Dale Strong to deliver State of the County Address on Jan. 28
