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

Kidnapping

Two Arrested in Connection with Northeast Alabama Kidnapping

18 Jun 2019
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According to information contained in a news release issued by DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden, last Thursday (June 13th) at around midnight an...
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Collinsville Man Jailed in Northwest Georgia on Kidnapping and Drug Charges

06 May 2019
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A Collinsville man was jailed in Georgia over the weekend and charged with kidnapping. According to Floyd County Jail records 43-year old Gary...
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Collinsville Police Capture Man Wanted for Kidnapping; Victim Unharmed

06 Jun 2017
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Teamwork among law enforcement agencies and fast work by a local department brought a stop to what could’ve been a much worse situation on Friday...
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DeKalb County Man Charged with Kidnapping and Assault

16 Jul 2015
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A DeKalb County man has been charged with a long list of offenses, including kidnapping. According to information in a news release from the Ft...
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Cedar Bluff Man Charged with Kidnapping and Aggravated Assault

01 Oct 2014
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Floyd County Police responded to a report of a man being kidnapped from a residence at 74 Preacher Smith Road on Tuesday. The victim was forced...
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Father and Son Charged with Robbery and Kidnapping

02 Jul 2014
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Two Crossville men are facing charges of Robbery and Kidnapping in DeKalb County. Sheriff Jimmy Harris said both 55 year old Bobby Lynn Dowdy,...
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Gadsden Man Charged with Kidnapping and Assaulting Juvenile

18 Jun 2014
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A 34 year old Gadsden man has been arrested after allegedly assaulting a juvenile. According to Etowah County Sheriff Todd Entrekin James...
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