Area Hospitality Industry Weathering COVID-19 Storm

It officially began with a health order from the state March 20. That’s when all on-premise consumption of food and beverages in restaurants and bars had been officially banned. Then, Gov. Kay Ivey’s “Stay at Home order” followed on April 4 thus further delineating “essential” versus “nonessential” businesses. One thing that is certain since COVID-19 […]

Crestwood CEO: What We’re Doing, What You’re Doing, is Working

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 […]

Huntsville International Airport Receives $13.7M Grant to Help Offset Pandemic Revenue Losses

The Federal Aviation Administration Tuesday awarded nearly $14 million to Huntsville International Airport as part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. Some $10 billion will be provided to U.S. airports devastated by the falloff in travel demand as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. The passage of the CARES Act and distribution […]

Companies Step Up to Help Produce Protective Equipment during Pandemic

Innovative thinking and ideas know no limits in the Rocket City, famous for finding solutions to complex problems and managing complicated situations. The list of needs from the hospitals as they ramp up preparations for a potential surge in COVID-19 cases include surgical and procedural masks, N95 masks, isolation gowns, gloves, face shields, face goggles, […]

HudsonAlpha’s Dr. Lamb Warns: Misinformation Spreading Like the Virus

Drinking hot water; using a hair dryer to blow hot air down your throat; and gargling with bleach are just a few of the outrageous preventatives against the COVID-19 disease that can be found on the Internet these days. Some of them may even quote an expert with the Center for Disease Control or a […]

Second Local Death Reported from Coronavirus; Number of Cases Stabilizes

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 […]

Stay at Home Order Issued for State

The Alabama Department of Public Health has enacted a Stay at Home Order for the state of Alabama, effective April 4 at 5 p.m. to combat the spread of COVID-19. Grocery stores and other essential businesses will remain open. Huntsville residents should stay at home, only leaving for essential needs and services, until the order […]

Mayor Finley on COVID-19: ‘We Can’t Let Up’

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 […]

Speaker McCutcheon: Legislative Clock Ticking with Much to Do and Many Unknowns

While scores of businesses have been closed by the COVID-19 pandemic, the business of running the state continues. Alabama Speaker of the House Mac McCutcheon was in Montgomery this week to bring two resolutions to the floor to change the rules after Gov. Kay Ivey declared a state of emergency over the coronavirus pandemic. According […]