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Biden Chooses an All-Female Senior White House Press Team

(AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, Pool) WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) – President-elect Joe Biden will have an all-female communications team at his White House, led by campaign communications director Kate Bedingfield. Bedingfield will serve as Biden’s White House communications director, and Jen Psaki, a longtime Democratic spokeswoman, will be his press secretary. The choices reflect Biden’s stated desire to build out a diverse…

Trump ‘Ashamed’ to have Endorsed Republican Georgia Governor

WASHINGTON (AP) – President Donald Trump said Sunday he was “ashamed” for endorsing the Republican governor of Georgia after he lost in the state to Democrat Joe Biden. Trump said on Fox News that Gov. Brian Kemp has “done absolutely nothing” to question the state’s results. Trump has made accusations that illegal votes cost him the election in Georgia and…

Dr. Fauci: “U.S. May See Coronavirus Surge in Coming Weeks.”

The nation’s leading infectious disease expert Dr. Anthony Fauci says the U.S. may see “surge upon a surge” of coronavirus cases after the Thanksgiving holiday. Fauci says it’s not too late for people traveling back home after Thanksgiving to help stop the spread by physical distancing, wearing mask, and avoiding large crowds. On Saturday 138,000 new cases were recorded and…

Alabama Prisons to Allow Video Visitations

The Alabama prison system, which suspended visitation during the COVID-19 pandemic, is starting a video visitation service to try to reconnect prisoners with their family and friends. The Alabama Department of Corrections said the system is expected to be rolled out to all prisons by early December. Inmates will be able to use the video kiosks by appointment. The prison…

State Christmas Tree to Arrive at Alabama Capitol on Monday

FILE – State Christmas tree in front of the Alabama Capitol in Montgomery. (AP Photo/Dave Martin) UPDATE: The arrival of the state Christmas tree has been delayed until Tuesday at around 12:30PM. The tree-lighting ceremony is scheduled for Friday at 5:30PM. ORIGINAL STORY: It is about to look a lot like Christmas around the Alabama Capitol in Montgomery. The state…

Is COVID-19 Affecting Black Friday Shopping This Year?

Even though the pandemic hit small businesses hard, owners believe Black Friday and other holiday sales will help in-store revenues. Kudzu and Cotton owner, Katie Castanza, says in times like now, it’s important that her business gets in-store customer due the majority of their products being in-store. Though, for many, shopping online is the only option as things look a…

Will Nick Saban’s Positive Test Affect the Iron Bowl?

The headline from this years Iron Bowl is Nick Saban missing from the sidelines after testing positive for coronavirus. An underdog Auburn team is looking to pull off an upset against the number one ranked tide. The 85th edition of the Iron Bowl will be played fun Tuscaloosa with no tailgating, and only 20 thousand masked fans allowed into Bryant-Denny…

Hyundai, Kia Fined for Delaying Recalls Regarding Engine Failures

(AP Photo, File) Hyundai and Kia will spend $137 million on fines and safety improvements because they moved too slowly to recall over 1 million U.S. vehicles with engines that can fail. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced the penalties today. They resolve a three-year government probe into the companies’ behavior involving recalls of multiple models dating to the…