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WATCH: Jackson Hospital taking next steps to emerge from bankruptcy
3+ week, 5+ day ago (514+ words) MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WAKA) – Montgomery’s Jackson Hospital has announced it is taking the next steps to emerge from Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. At a news conference this afternoon, CEO John Quinlivan announced that the necessary paperwork has now been signed and will…...
New development coming to Eastchase Parkway in Montgomery
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (119+ words) MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WAKA) – A new development will soon be coming to East Montgomery. John Mottram with JJ Mottram Company Commercial Real Estate tells Action 8 News that the new retail and restaurant development is coming to Eastchase Parkway, next to Academy…...
Montgomery Regional Airport opens new renovated baggage claim area
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (152+ words) WAKA 8 WAKA Action 8 News Montgomery Regional Airport opens new renovated baggage claim area MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WAKA) – The Montgomery Regional Airport has officially unveiled its newly renovated baggage claim area. The approximately $5 million project, funded through the Federal Aviation Administration’s Airport…...
Jackson Hospital workers awaiting details of deal to allow it to remain open
2+ mon, 4+ day ago (164+ words) MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WAKA) – Jackson Hospital workers are still awaiting details on the agreement that will allow their bankrupt facility to stay open, but they are relieved that the hospital has a future. The hospital had been on the brink of…...
Jackson Hospital to remain open after agreement made with Blue Cross Blue Shield
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (372+ words) MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WAKA) – Jackson Hospital officials say they will remain open. The announcement comes after the Board of Directors says a verbal agreement has been made with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama. Hospital officials made the announcement on social…...
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Jackson Hospital says it will not move forward with July 1 closure process
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (444+ words) MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WAKA) – Montgomery’s bankrupt Jackson Hospital says due to recent developments, it will not start a process to close on July 1. The hospital had previously announced that unless more funding was found, it intended to start winding down operations....
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Jackson Hospital says talks with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama continuing
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (379+ words) MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WAKA) – As Montgomery’s bankrupt Jackson Hospital searches for ways to survive, it says talks with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama are continuing. The hospital has hoped that BCBS will raise its insurance reimbursement rates so that more…...
Alabama grocery tax holiday to end July 1
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (142+ words) MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WAKA) – Shopping for groceries? You’ll want to make your purchases before July 1, when Alabama’s grocery tax holiday ends. Earlier this year, Gov. Kay Ivey signed a bill to remove the state’s 2% tax on groceries for the months of…...
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Jackson Hospital delays announcement on its future
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (307+ words) MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WAKA) – Officials at Montgomery’s bankrupt Jackson Hospital have delayed a scheduled announcement on whether it will close its doors. An announcement had been scheduled for 2PM today. Late this morning, Action 8 News learned that the announcement has been delayed…...
Jackson Hospital leadership still hopeful hospital can be saved in recent email to employees
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (174+ words) MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WAKA) – Action 8 News has obtained an email that was recently sent to staff about what to expect this week. CEO John Quinlivan told employees that they remain in active negotiations with Blue Cross Blue Shield and that the…...