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Two Men Wanted for Andalusia Murder Arrested, Mother and Grandmother Also Charged

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Andalusia have arrested two men wanted for murder. Tyquise Jamal Jenkins, 23, and Courtney Lee Porter, 29, both face Murder charges. The charges stem from the shooting death of Micah Spenser Coon, 26. On November 16, 2020, police found Coon suffered from a gunshot wound. He died at the scene. Earlier this month on Friday, January 8, police arrested Brittany…

Alabama Safari Park Announces Birth of the Zoo’s First Grevy’s Zebra

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In anticipation of International Zebra Day on Sunday, Jan. 31, the Alabama Safari Park is excited to announce the birth of the zoo’s first-ever Grevy’s zebra named Yala. Her mother, Yogi, has been keeping watch closely over her new baby as she explores the 350-acre drive-thru zoo. Yala is very curious and enjoys making friends with some of the other antelope…

What You Need to Know About Saturday’s COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic

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The City of Montgomery, Montgomery County and Montgomery Emergency Management Agency have partnered with the Alabama Department of Public Health to host a 1A-Plus COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic Saturday, Jan. 30, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Montgomery’s South/Central Police & Fire/Rescue Station, 3003 E South Blvd. 1A-Plus vaccination recipients include individuals who are 75 years of age and older,…

State Health Officials to Lay Out Time Frame on When More People Can Receive COVID-19 Vaccinations

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Alabama will soon announce a time frame for expanding who can get COVID-19 vaccinations. State Health Officer Scott Harris made the announcement Thursday during budget hearings. FILE – In this Jan. 21, 2021 file photo a medical staff member prepares the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine at Tudor Ranch in Mecca, Calif. Democratic lawmakers are urging federal health officials to address racial…

Six Dead in Liquid Nitrogen Leak at Georgia Poultry Plant

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A liquid nitrogen leak at a poultry plant in Gainesville, Georgia, has killed six people, with multiple others taken to the hospital. At least three of those injured at the Prime Pak Foods plant in Gainesville were reported in critical condition. Poultry plants rely on refrigeration systems that can include liquid nitrogen. Firefighters, the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration…

Jr. League Offers Women EmpowHerment Scholarship

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The Junior League of Montgomery is offering women the opportunity to win a scholarship to advance their career, business or personal brand. This is the fourth year the Junior League has offered the EmpowHerment Scholarship worth up to $2500. “It’s a great opportunity. We wanted to take the chance that we had to empower the women in our community and…

Lawyer for Inmate Scheduled for Execution Says Execution Could Be a COVID-19 Super-spreader Event

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A lawyer for an Alabama inmate scheduled to be executed next month is asking the Alabama Supreme Court to delay the lethal injection because of COVID-19. Willie B. Smith Willie B. Smith, 51, is set to be executed by lethal injection on Feb. 11 at Holman Correctional Facility. He was convicted of the 1991 shotgun slaying of Sharma Ruth Johnson….

What the Tech? Why You Need to Update Your iPhone or iPad Now

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iPhone users like to brag their phones are not susceptible to viruses, malware, and hacks. iPhones may be less vulnerable than Android devices but they’re still vulnerable. Apple released an update to its operating systems after it says someone notified the company of flaws in iOS14 and iPadOS 14 that could give hackers the ability to execute code on the…

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