First – If you think you have symptoms of the novel coronavirus, call your doctor first. Do not go to the doctor’s office unless you need immediate care. You do not want to expose others to your illness and if you are well, you do not want to be exposed to someone else. Stay home unless your doctor tells you otherwise. Second – Do not go to the emergency room unless you require critical, immediate care. Emergency rooms need to serve those with the most critical needs. Do not go to the emergency room for COVID-19 testing. Third – There is a national blood shortage. If you are healthy and eligible, donate blood as soon as possible. Contact the Red Cross to find out where to donate and how to schedule an appointment. Finally – Avoid crowds of 10 or more people. Do not attend concerts, sports events, religious gatherings, movie theaters or use public transportation. People should also be at least six feet apart from one another. GRAPHIC: How to help fight COVID-19 Call doctor first Avoid emergency rooms and doctor’s offices Donate blood Avoid crowds of 10 or more people Stay 6 feet apart from others IF YOU HAVE COVID-19 SYMPTOMS, CALL YOUR DOCTOR FIRST Script: If you think you have symptoms of the novel coronavirus, call your doctor’s office first. Do not go to the emergency room or your doctor’s office without instructions from your physician. Do not go to the doctor or the emergency room for COVID-19 testing unless your doctor tells you to. Contact the Alabama Department of Public Health COVID-19 hotline to find out about testing locations and options. That number is 2-1-1. GRAPHIC: If you have COVID-19 symptoms: Call your doctor or urgent care facility FIRST Do not go to the ER unless you are critically ill Do not go to ER or doctor’s office for COVID-19 testing Call ADPH for testing locations: Dial 211

Gaylesville Mayor Announces Temporary Closure of Riverside Lane

02 Apr 2020
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Liz Stafford, Mayor of Gaylesville, announces the temporary closure of Riverside Lane at the Highway 35 and Highway 68 entrances.  That closure...
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Confirmed Cases of COVID-19 Across State of Alabama Now at 1,116

02 Apr 2020
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1,116 – That’s the official number of confirmed COVID-19 cases across the state of Alabama as of Thursday morning. According to the Alabama...
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Gadsden State Community College Postponing Spring Semester Commencement Ceremony

02 Apr 2020
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Gadsden State Community College is postponing its spring semester commencement ceremony due to coronavirus concerns, Dr. Martha Lavender,...
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70 Floyd County Residents Have Now Tested Positive for COVID-19

02 Apr 2020
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A total of 70 Floyd County residents have now tested positive for COVID-19 – that’s up from 50 just yesterday (Wednesday, April 1st, 2020)....
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Shaw Industries to Temporarily Suspend Many of its Manufacturing Operations in the U.S. 

02 Apr 2020
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Citing a disruption of business associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, Shaw Industries has announced they will temporarily suspend many of its...
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Cherokee County Arrest File for Thursday

02 Apr 2020
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Cherokee County Arrest File for Thursday: Ryan Gauthier, age 24 of Gadsden – 10 Day Court Order; Matthew Dylan Warren, age 25 of Centre – Bond...
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One Hurt in Wednesday Morning Wreck in Front of Centre Walmart

02 Apr 2020
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One person was taken for treatment, following a two-vehicle accident in front of the Centre Walmart Wednesday morning. That mishap took place at...
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