The coronavirus pandemic has changed the way we live. But it’s also led to a wave of innovations to help people avoid the virus. A supermarket in Helsinki, Finland is taking a hands-off approach when it comes to COVID-19. With shoppers worried about touching surfaces, the store added freezer door handles customers operate with their arms. There’s no touch needed…
On Sunday, August 2, around 11:00 p.m., Montgomery Police Patrol units responded to the 300 Block of East Ogden Avenue regarding a subject suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was identified as Kennedy Rogers Sr. and was pronounced deceased on the scene. The Montgomery Police Department is seeking assistance from the public into the Murder Investigation of Rogers. If…
WATCHING THE RADAR: High moisture levels and hot temps will continue to allow for scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms again today, but especially this afternoon and evening. Of course, rain and storms can occur at anytime in this air mass, but most of the activity occurs during the peak heating of the day from 1:00PM until 11:00PM. Temps should…
A Perry County School Board member, and former county commissioner, is facing sexual abuse and attempted rape charges in Dallas County. 66-year-old Donald Nichols was arrested Wednesday night at his home. Dallas County Sheriff Mike Granthum says a woman told investigators that she and Nichols were out fishing, when Nichols began making sexual advances towards her. She said when she…
To view the Alabama State University re-opening guide, click here. Alabama State University students have been moving into residence halls on an appointment only basis. This model helps keep large numbers of students from congregating while moving in, thus decreasing exposure risk. ASU is also requiring mask to be worn on campus and in classrooms. “We’re a mask mandatory campus, and…
The Wetumpka Police Department is searching for the location of two unknown males wanted in reference to an Auto Theft investigation. On August 7, around 2:40pm, a 2010 White Explorer Sport Trac was stolen from Walmart parking lot in the 4500 Block of US Highway 231. Investigators described the auto theft suspect as a tall black male, wearing a red…
On Wednesday, Aug. 12, Troy University officials were made aware of two confirmed cases involving students who are residents of on-campus residence halls – one from Newman Hall 100 and one from Rushing Hall. The students are currently in quarantine off campus. JUST IN: Here’s a list of @TROYUnews confirmed Coronavirus cases, via the university’s website. Anyone who tests positive…
Photo from Lee Co. Sheriff’s Office On Wednesday, August 12, we announced that a lawyer for Johnston Taylor, filed a motion asking for the judge in the case to recuse himself. Taylor charged with the death of Auburn announcer Rod Bramblett and his wife Paula, faces manslaughter charges. On Thursday, August 13, Circuit Judge Jacob Walker granted the motion to…
Alabama counties saw a large increase in coronavirus cases earlier this week because of backlogged data. Officials from the Alabama Department of Public Health as saying that the high one or two-day increases seen in some counties were due to new testing facilities not reporting information regularly to the agency. The agency says it has “long-term reporting relationships” with many…
Auburn has partnered with institutions across the state to implement the GuideSafe™ platform, one of many university efforts designed to facilitate a safe and healthy return to campus and reduce the transmission of COVID-19. An integral component of A Healthier U, Auburn’s plan for fall reentry, the GuideSafe™ platform includes entry testing for all students returning to college campuses, a daily…
