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Governor Ivey Awards $7 Million in CARES Act Funds for Mental Health Care Programs

Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday awarded $7 million in Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) funds to support two programs of the Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH). $1 million will be used for the ADMH’s Crisis and Recovery Services program, and $6 million is for the Community Provider Reimbursement program. “COVID-19 has taken a toll on…

Big Ten Announces Postponement of Football to the Spring

The Big Ten has joined the Pac-12, the Mountain West and the Mid-American Conference in postponing fall sports. Here is the official statement from the Big Ten on the postponement of Football to the Spring: The Big Ten Conference announced the postponement of the 2020-21 fall sports season, including all regular-season contests and Big Ten Championships and Tournaments, due to ongoing…

Auburn Preparing for Start of Fall Semester, Reminds Students to Get Tested Before Coming on Campus

Auburn University is gearing up for the August 17 start of a fall semester unlike any other, setting in place precautions amid the ongoing global pandemic and reminding students of the need to be tested for COVID-19. Helpful informational signage can be found throughout campus, and other precautions—to include face coverings in all indoor settings, frequent and enhanced cleaning of…

Summer Jobs for Young People are Vanishing Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic

The iconic summer job for high school and college students has been on the wane for nearly 20 years. But the pandemic is squeezing even more young people out of the workforce. Some are borrowing more money. Others have turned to pick-up jobs like Instacart, only to compete with older people who are similarly sidelined. A Drexel University education professor…

TSA Finding More Loaded Guns at U.S. Airports

Air travel is down sharply during the pandemic, but airport screeners are finding guns at a much higher rate. And about 80% of those guns are loaded. The Transportation Security Administration appealed Monday for travelers to pay attention to the restrictions on traveling with guns. They are allowed in checked bags if unloaded and in a locked case, but they’re…

Montgomery Woman Charged in Harrison Road Homicide

Teana Owens/Source: Montgomery County Jail A Montgomery woman has been charged in the fatal shooting on Harrison Road. Police have arrested and charged 27-year-old Teana Owens with Murder. Owens was taken into custody on August 10. MPD spokesperson Capt. Saba Coleman says police and Fire Medics responded Sunday to the 3200 block of Harrison Road on a shooting. Officers made…

Very Hot and Humid with Showers and Storms Expected

LOOKS AND FEELS LIKE AUGUST TO ME: We will see a mix of sun and clouds with temperatures heading into the mid and upper 90s this afternoon. Moisture levels are on the rise, and we are going to see an increase in the number of scattered showers and thunderstorms across Alabama through the afternoon and evening hours. The air is…

MPD Investigates Double Shooting on Cotton Street

Montgomery Police Department is investigating a double shooting in north Montgomery. It happened around 6:00PM in the 3200 block of Cotton Street near Lower Wetumpka Road. MPD spokesperson Capt. Saba Coleman says officers made contact with two adult males who sustained gunshot wounds. Both victims were transported to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries. No word on any suspects…