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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…

Braves win game two, up 2-0 on Dodgers in NLCS

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Freddie Freeman and Ozzie Albies homered again, rookie Ian Anderson extended his postseason scoreless streak in an abbreviated start and the Atlanta Braves just held on for an 8-7 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday night and a 2-0 lead in the National League Championship Series. Freeman put the Braves ahead to stay with…

AEA Issues Statement on Montgomery Teacher Protest

The Alabama Education Association has released a statement regarding the protest of some teachers in Montgomery Public Schools over the return to in-person classes. Starting today, students now have the option of going to school or continue with virtual learning. The protesting teachers say not enough has been done to protect them from coronavirus. This is the statement from AEA:…