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Alabama HC Nick Saban, AD Greg Byrne Test Positive for COVID-19

Alabama’s Nick Saban says he has tested positive for COVID-19, but has no symptoms; Athletic Director Greg Bryne also has positive test. This comes four days before a Top-3 match-up against #3 Georgia Bulldogs. Both Saban and Byrne received positive tests Wednesday. Saban says he isn’t experiencing any symptoms. He says he immediately left the football facility to quarantine at…

Joy to Life Foundation Expands Services into North Alabama

The Montgomery-based Joy to Life Foundation and the Alabama Department of Public Health have announced that Joy to Life will expand funding for breast cancer screening services into North Alabama. The expansion is made through the Alabama Department of Public Health’s Alabama Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (ABCCEDP). Previously, the foundation’s funding to ABCCEDP was limited to South…

ASU Removes Bibb Graves’ Name Off Residential Hall

Alabama State University will soon be removing renaming one of its buildings. On Wednesday, October 14, the university removed the name of former Alabama governor Bibb Graves off of one of its residential halls. ASU removes the name of Bibb Graves from one of its historic residence halls. #myASU #HornetStrong Posted by Alabama State University on Wednesday, October 14, 2020…

Florida vs LSU has been Postponed due to Covid19 cases at UF

The 10th ranked Florida Gators matchup vs LSU this weekend will not happen after an outbreak of positive COVID-19 tests in the Florida organization, including several players. So far, 19 players have tested positive. The Southeastern Conference postponed the game between No. 10 Florida and defending national champion LSU a day after the Gators had 19 players test positive for…

Drive-Up COVID-19 Tests Offered in Macon County Thursday

The Alabama Department of Public Health says a drive-up COVID-19 testing clinic will be held Thursday, October 15, in Macon County. The tests will be offered from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. at the Shorter Farmer’s Market, 16675 U.S. Highway 80 West in Shorter. The testing clinic is offered by the Macon County Health Department to patients who meet the…

Montgomery County Deputies Searching for Convenience Store Thief

Montgomery County Sheriff’s deputies are investigating the theft of money from a convenience store office.  Investigators say on Wednesday, September 30, an unknown male entered the Ztec convenience store in the 10000 block of Chantilly Parkway. Once inside, they say the person entered an office area and stole envelopes containing more than $3,000 in currency.  Investigators say the suspect left…

Central Alabama Fall Festival in Selma Called a “Mild Success”

Organizers of the Central Alabama Fall Festival in Selma say this year’s event was a mild success. The festival replaced the annual Central Alabama Fair because of COVID-19 concerns. Manager John Haskell says attendance was better than expected, but still only reached about 60% of the numbers from last year’s fair. CDC guidelines for COVID-19 protection were followed during the…

Sunny, Less Humid; Cooler Weather Arrives Friday

Today and tomorrow will feature sunny, less humid days with high in the low to mid 80s. Nights will be clear and pleasant with lows generally in the 50s. A potent cold front passes through Alabama Thursday night and early Friday, moisture will be very limited, but a few light showers are possible, but for the most part it looks…