July 2020 – Page 3

SENATORS: “HAVING A ROOF OVER YOUR HEAD IS ESSENTIAL FOR AMERICANS” Colleagues Urge Trump Administration to Enforce Housing Eviction Bans During Pandemic

July 22, 2020 Bouldin 0

NEWS RELEASE BIRMINGHAM – As the coronavirus pandemic continues to put many Americans in danger of falling behind on monthly rent payments, U.S. Senators Doug Jones of Alabama and Jon Tester of Montana today led […]

A STATEMENT ON THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF THE REVEREND C. T. VIVIAN AND CONGRESSMAN JOHN R. LEWIS

July 22, 2020 Bouldin 0

By Julius R. Scruggs, Pastor Emeritus, First Missionary Baptist Church Congressman John Lewis and The Reverend C. T. Vivian were living legends, admired by millions. Both were brave and courageous, yet humble, kind, and gentle. […]

LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF THE TENN. VALLEY 2020 DRIVE UP VOTER SERVICES EVENTS

July 22, 2020 Bouldin 0

by Lucita Jones The League of Women Voters of the Tennessee Valley joins the nation celebrating the 55th Anniversary of the landmark Voting Rights Act of 1965 by holding our inaugural Saturday Drive-Up Voter Services […]

ALABAMA U.S. ATTORNEYS WARN CITIZENS OF MISLEADING INFORMATION REGARDING FACE MASKS EXEMPTIONS

July 22, 2020 Bouldin 0

by Alabama News Network Staff The three United States Attorneys in Alabama join together to warn citizens that cards and other documents bearing the Department of Justice seal and claiming that individuals are exempt from […]

5.4 MILLION AMERICANS HAVE LOST HEALTH INSURANCE IN CORONAVIRUS-DRIVEN RECESSION, ANALYSIS FINDS

July 15, 2020 Site Admin 0

By SHERYL GAY STOLBERG, THE NEW YORK TIMES WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Doug Jones (D-Ala.) today is urging Senate leadership for additional federal funding and support for state departments of labor, which have been overwhelmed […]

1,860 NEW ALABAMA CORONAVIRUS CASES SINCE YESTERDAY; JEFFERSON, MADISON COMBINE FOR 500 PLUS

July 15, 2020 Site Admin 0

Alabama added 1,860 coronavirus cases overnight, bringing its 7-day total to more than 10,000. The Alabama Department of Public Health’s July 13 10 a.m. numbers show 54,768 cases in the state, an increase of 10,393 […]

BIPARTISAN GROUP OF SENATORS PRESENTS SCHOOL REOPENING PLAN TO STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION

July 15, 2020 Site Admin 0

by Kirsten J. Barnes, Communications Director Office of Senate Minority Leader On Tuesday, July 14, 2020, three Alabama Senators made a presentation to the Alabama State Board of Education, during their work session. Senate Minority […]

CIAA, SIAC CANCEL FALL SPORTS

July 15, 2020 Site Admin 0

By LUT WILLIAMS BCSP Editor Photo Caption: CIAA LEADERS SPEAK: (Top l.) Bowie State Vice President of Athletics Clyde Doughty, (top r.) Virginia State President Dr. Makola Abdullah and (bottom l.) CIAA Commissioner Jacqie McWilliams […]

FLORIDA MOM LOSES TWO ADULT CHILDREN, BOTH UNDER 25, TO CORONAVIRUS JUST 11 DAYS APART

July 15, 2020 Site Admin 0

SOURCE: Blackchristiannews.com A mother in mourning after losing not one, but two adult children to COVID-19. Monete Hicks says she lost her son and daughter just eleven days apart due to the virus. Hicks says […]

Workers are pushed to the brink as they continue to wait for delayed unemployment payments

July 15, 2020 Site Admin 0

(SOURCE: GREENWICH TIMES) – – Alexis Herdez has been filing for unemployment every week since April, shortly after she was laid off on her first day of work at a bridal clothing store. But more […]