(Courtesy of Eli Lilly via AP) U.S. health officials have allowed emergency use of the first antibody drug to help the immune system fight COVID-19. The Food and Drug Administration has cleared the experimental drug from Eli Lilly for people 12 and older with mild or moderate COVID-19 not requiring hospitalization. Tests of it are continuing, but the drug does…
We are seeing more clouds than sun again today across the state and temperatures are very warm for this time of year as upper 70s and lower 80s widespread, which are a good ten to fifteen degrees above average for mid-November. Moisture levels are on the rise across the state as well, so we will bring the chance of…
Officials from the United States Army are encouraging Alabamians to consider enlisting. Anyone qualified and at least 17 years old, can join the army. Officials say the army provides over 150 opportunities for you to accomplish your goals. “If they have any goals or anything they want to obtain I will show them how to army can definitely help them…
In honor of Veteran’s Day on Wednesday, Nov. 11, the City of Montgomery and officials are showing their appreciation all week. On Monday, Nov. 9, Mayor Steven Reed joined the mayors of Millbrook, Prattville, Pike Road, Tallassee, and Wetumpka for the annual Military Appreciation Week Proclamation Signing. Officials say the proclamation is a way for residents to show their appreciation…
On Monday, pharmaceutical giant Pfizer announced that their vaccine was 90% effective in preventing coronavirus transmission. To view the original article on the Pfizer vaccine, CLICK HERE. Alabama officials say the vaccine will be free because the federal government has pledged to buy $2 billon dollars worth of vaccine from Pfizer. Pfizer is awaiting authorization from the FDA, which can come…
The Attorney General’s office has announced the arrest of Brandon Hughes, the District Attorney for the 37th Judicial Circuit, for perjury, an additional charge to those announced earlier. Hughes’ office is based in Opelika. Hughes’s arrest for perjury in Montgomery follows his indictment in Lee County charging him with multiple counts of violating the State’s Ethics Act, conspiracy to commit…
West Montgomery added some fun things to do for you and your family. On Monday, Nov. 9, the Montgomery county commission held the ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Elton N. Dean, Sr. Park located in West Montgomery. The 15-acre park includes a five-acre pond, playground, pavilions, and an overlook. “There’s no other park like this in Montgomery Alabama,” says…
Today’s episode of “Jeopardy!” started with a somber tribute to the life of longtime host Alex Trebek, who died on Sunday at the age of 80. Executive Producer Mike Richards addressed the camera to say how much Trebek would be missed. He also said the final 35 episodes will air as they were shot because that is what Trebek wanted….
Arkansas head coach Sam Pittman (AP Photo/Sam Craft) Arkansas football coach Sam Pittman has tested positive for COVID-19 and could miss the Razorbacks’ game at No. 6 Florida on Saturday. The university made the announcement Monday in a news release. Pittman was tested Sunday as part of the team’s regular protocol and learned Monday that his test came back positive….
Have you ever discovered a favorite restaurant on vacation or out of town? You want to get back there, don’t you? Because of the pandemic, many people have had to cancel vacations and other trips. Not only that but your favorite restaurant may be struggling due to a lack of tourists. An app and website may help with the appetite…
