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Pfizer COVID-19 shot expanded to US children as young as 12

The U.S. is expanding use of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine to children as young as 12. The Food and Drug Administration said Monday the shot is safe and offers strong protection for younger teens based on testing of more than 2,000 U.S. volunteers. Shots could begin soon once a federal vaccine panel issues recommendations for using the vaccine in 12- to…

Qualifying Deadline for Montgomery City Council District 1 Special Election Set for May 25

The qualifying period for candidates seeking to run in the Special Election for Montgomery City Council District 1 is set to begin on Tuesday, May 11.  Interested candidates will have until Tuesday, May 25, to file the necessary paperwork to qualify to run in this election. The Special Election will be held on Tuesday, July 13. If necessary, a Special…

Opelika PD Gives Update on TOGETHER OPELIKA Campaign

The Opelika PD held a press conference Monday morning to give its concerned citizens and local officials an update on their new community initiative, TOGETHER OPELIKA. TOGETHER OPELIKA is a campaign to develop open dialogue setting, establishing the best relationship between the community and the Police Department. Last October, the Opelika Police Department launched the TOGETHER OPELIKA One of the…

Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Holds Gun Buyback Event in Birmingham Over the Weekend

A Birmingham organization took in 38 guns at a no-questions-asked gun buyback event over the weekend. Saturday’s event was held by a chapter of the Phi Beta Sigma fraternity. According to reports, the group offered Walmart gift cards in exchange for guns. The value of the cards varied, based on how many guns were turned in. Twenty-four handguns and 13…

Governor Ivey Awards Rural Areas with $17 Million for Internet Services

Governor Kay Ivey has awarded nearly $17 million to help provide broadband services in primarily rural, unserved areas of Alabama. The 36 grants awarded by Governor Ivey to multiple broadband providers across the state is the largest amount and number awarded to date from the Alabama Broadband Accessibility Fund. The fund was created by the Alabama Legislature in 2018. “The…