Tag Archive for: pandemic

Face-Coverings Said Helping in Local Battle Against COVID-19; Number of New Cases Declines

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Madison Mayor Paul Finley: Let’s not get complacent

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Failure Not an Option: Space & Rocket Center Launches ‘Save Space Camp’ Campaign

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The U.S. Space & Rocket Center and Space Camp are in jeopardy of permanent closure due to devastating economic challenges caused by the coronavirus pandemic. In an effort to remain open for future generations of visitors and campers, the U.S. Space & Rocket Center and Space Camp are launching a “Save Space Camp” campaign. The […]

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Force Majeure: An Unexpected Legal Side Effect of Coronavirus

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If you are a person who never reads the fine print of a contract, you have probably never heard of a force majeure clause. However, that clause in every commercial contract for the past century may be worth reading for those suffering the economic hardships caused by coronavirus and the economic shutdown. That relatively short […]

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Officials Stress Masks, Social Distancing, Sanitizing as COVID-19 Numbers Rise

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The message might resemble a broken record, but it will continue to be repeated until the rise of novel coronavirus cases in Madison County is itself broken. While confirmed cases of COVID-19 continue to spike in the county as well statewide health officials continue to stress the importance of following safety guidelines. The oft-repeated message […]

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Masks are Mandatory in Public in Madison County

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After weeks of consideration but holding off on making a hard decision, Huntsville, Madison and Madison County officials came to a decision they’d hoped to avoid. Starting today at 5 p.m., all county residents will be required to wear face coverings in public as mandated by the Alabama Department of Public Health, at the request […]

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Trash Pandas Inaugural Season Pushed to 2021

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MADISON – Fans who have waited for professional baseball to return to North Alabama will now have to wait a little longer. Minor League Baseball announced the cancellation of the 2020 season, which would have been the historic opening campaign for the Trash Pandas. Instead, 2021 will serve as the inaugural mission for the Double-A […]

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County Commission Chairman: ‘We Don’t Have This Pandemic Under Control’

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Huntsville Hospital CEO David Spillers reported a spike in Madison County and the region.

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KTECH Implements 3D Virtual Tours as New Recruitment Tool

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When her Kids To Love foundation was deemed an essential business during the coronavirus shutdowns due to its support for foster children across North Alabama and Southern Tennessee, founder and CEO Lee Marshall used the opportunity to accelerate an innovative 3D Virtual Tour recruitment tool she already had in the works for her KTECH students, […]

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Through Faith and Perseverance, Couple Holds Madison’s First Post-Shutdown Ribbon-cutting

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MADISON — It was the first grand opening and ribbon-cutting event in Madison since before the COVID-19 related shutdowns in March. Madison Mayor Paul Finley and the Madison Chamber of Commerce were on hand for the opening of Say Ahh! Family and Cosmetic Dentistry on U.S. 72 at Nance Road. Dr. Joyce Bellamy and her […]

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Downtown Huntsville Visitor Center Reopening June 19

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After being closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Downtown Huntsville Visitor Center will reopen June 19. New health and sanitization protocols will be implemented for visitors and staff. Highlights of the new protocols include: All Visitor Center staff will wear protective face masks. Curbside service – visitors may call the Visitor Center to request […]

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