UPDATE 2/13/24 11:27 a.m.: According to the Russell County Alabama Emergency Management Agency, the highway has re-opened. FORT MITCHELL, Ala. (WRBL) — A small community in Russell County is seeing a lot of water. According to the Fort Mitchell Volunteer Fire Department, Highway 165 near the Fort Mitchell Clinic is closed to traffic as of […]
East Alabama teachers receiving COVID-19 vaccine
East Alabama teachers receiving COVID-19 vaccine By Olivia Gunn | February 3, 2021 at 11:33 PM EST - Updated February 4 at 4:07 PM
RUSSELL COUNTY, Ala. (WTVM) - Some teachers in East Alabama are now getting the COVID-19 vaccine as theyâre included in the stateâs expanded eligibility requirements.
The stateâs current phase includes people 75 years old and older, and frontline critical workers, including teachers.
Dr. Ritu Chandra with the Fort Mitchell Clinic said theyâre designating 100 doses each for students in Russell County and Phenix City School districts. Third grade teacher Sunny Flowers in Russell County teaches virtually, but is ready to get back in the classroom.