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White House Press Secretary Tests Positive for COVID-19

White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany says she has tested positive for COVID-19. This comes days after President Donald Trump tested positive for the cornorvirus. McEnany says in a statement that she tested positive Monday morning and is experiencing no symptoms at this time. She spoke briefly with reporters Sunday evening, but says that no members of the White House…

Montgomery Police Investigating Fatal Whispering Pines Drive Shooting

Montgomery police are conducting a homicide investigation into the October 4th death of Justin Jackson, 32, of Montgomery. Jackson fatally shot in the 2700 block of Whispering Pines Drive, died at the scene. The circumstances surrounding the shooting remain under investigation as no arrests have been made. This will be the 48th Murder in Montgomery in 2020. Alabama News Network…

Quiet Start to Week; All Eyes on the Gulf

The comfortable fall weather continues all week as humidity levels remain low. Temperatures will moderate some, but still it will be truly delightful. Expect sunny warm days with highs heading mainly in the 80s much of the week. Nights will be clear and nice, with lows moderating from the 50s into the 60s by the end of the week. By…

Update: President Trump’s Doctor Says He’s Improving, Despite Two Blood Oxygen Level Drops

President Trump arriving at Walter Reed Medical Center for COVID-19 treatment. President Trump’s blood oxygen level dropped suddenly twice in recent days, but he “has continued to improve” since then, the White House physician said today, adding  confusion to the president’s fight with COVID-19 even while suggesting he could be discharged from the hospital as early as Monday. Trump’s doctors,…

LACEUP Highlights – Week Seven

MISSING SCORE 1A Central-Hayneville at Keith, no score AHSAA Football Scoreboard Friday’s Results (Includes Thursday scores) CLASS 7A Albertville 1, Huntsville 0, forfeit Auburn 29, Central-Phenix City 28 Austin 25, Grissom 23 Baker 31, Murphy 14 Colquitt County (GA) 63, Dothan 27, corrected Daphne 42, Alma Bryant 22 Fairhope 45, Mary Montgomery 6 Hoover 29, Hewitt-Trussville 28 James Clemens 1, Florence 0, forfeit Oak…

Reports: Former Auburn QB Cam Newton Positive for COVID-19

The NFL postponed this week’s game between New England and the Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs after “positive COVID-19 tests on both teams.” Patriots starting quarterback Cam Newton and Chiefs practice squad quarterback Jordan Ta’amu were both added to the NFL’s COVID-19 reserve list released this afternoon. The NFL said the game, originally scheduled for Sunday, will be played…

Doctor: President Trump Is Doing “Very Well” in COVID-19 Treatment

President Trump arriving at Walter Reed Medical Center for COVID-19 treatment. President Trump’s doctor said this morning that the president is doing “very well” as he spends the weekend at a military hospital for treatment of COVID-19. Navy Commander Dr. Sean Conley said Trump has been fever-free for 24 hours as he updated the nation on the president’s condition from…

Proposed Site Announced for New Prison in Elmore County

Gov. Kay Ivey has announced a proposed site for a new state prison in Elmore County. In a statement today, she said the location that has been selected near Alabama Highway 229 and Rifle Range Road. It is one of three mega prisons that are planned for the state. “As stated in the Request for Proposal, the ADOC intends to…

First “Street Dining on Dexter” Held to Support Downtown Restaurants

The first-ever Street Dining on Dexter was hosted by the City of Montgomery and Downtown Business Association. The event featured art vendors, live music, and extra tables with seating around the Court Square Fountain for residents to go out and enjoy the scenery. While in midst of the pandemic the city is searching for ways to support local businesses, “This…