By Joe Thomas
Ledger Editor
State of emergencies close city halls and courthouse
March 19, 2020
Joe Thomas
Flomaton's Hurricane Park sits Monday empty after city officials voted to close the park to protect against the threat of community spread cases of COVID-19
Governmental bodies on the city, county and state levels have declared states of emergency in wake of the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic by shutting down municipal complexes, courthouses and other government-owned properties leaving only essential services in place.
The shutdowns in the area began Monday when Escambia County (Ala.) Circuit Judge Dave Jordan announced that all court cases had been canceled until further notice. He did state that the court system will remain open but no jury trials would take place.
Orders from the Alabama Supreme Court and the Administrative Office of Courts...
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