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According to ABC 33/40, Cahaba Medical Care will be opening a drive-thru testing site for COVID-19 this week. The site will be located at the Bessemer Civic Center each Wednesday 1pm-5pm until further notice, starting April 8th, 2020.

The Salvation Army is offering its social support services to the community during this time of crisis.

The Coronavirus outbreak is impacting us all, especially those essential workers at grocery stores. Sure, you've got to shop for supplies, but you've got to think critically about the way you behave when you're out and about

Kids across the state transition to learning from home today as the COVID-19 outbreak continues to impact Alabama. How can you keep your children on track? We've got some ideas to help your little ones stay on the path to scholastic success...

With unemployment on the rise and more families needing help, federal changes have been made to the SNAP program. These changes include increased assistance, suspension of time limits and more.

The Mercedes plant in Vance, Alabama was scheduled to get back to work this coming week, those plans are now altered. Mercedes Benz US International extended their shut-down for another week, putting the Alabama employees out of work for an additional week.

Any employee of the DCH System can present their hospital ID and get a free oil change this month.

"Today I am confirmed that our previous efforts to limit social interactions and reduce the chances of spreading this virus have not been enough."

A third round of awards is scheduled for next week as area leaders work quickly to help business owners devastated by the COVID-19 coronavirus and resultant shutdowns stay afloat.

Several students at and employees of the University of Alabama have tested positive for the novel Coronavirus.