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Publix Recalls Salad Products in Several States

One of the South’s largest grocery store chains is announcing a recall of select salads sold in its stores. Publix announced that Fresh Express is voluntarily recalling a limited quantity of Fresh Express 11.5-ounce Southwest Chopped Kit. Publix said the problem is that wheat, soy, cashews, and coconut might be in some of the salad kits, but aren’t listed on…

Rise in Coronavirus Cases Brings New Concerns in Alabama

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) – Alabama and much of the Deep South are seeing a spike in coronavirus cases, concerning public health officials and people like state Rep. Merika Coleman who have lost loved ones. Over the past two weeks, Alabama had the second-highest number of new cases per capita in the nation. South Carolina was fourth. Louisiana and Mississippi were…

Midnight Shooting in Auburn Leaves One Victim in Critical Condition

Four individuals are currently recovering from gunshot wounds which were a result of a midnight shooting in Auburn. At around 12:12 Sunday morning, police responded to a complaint of gunshots at a residence located in the 600 block of Railroad Avenue. Upon arrival to the scene, officers located four individuals who appeared to have gunshot wounds. One victim was treated and…

With Face Mask Order in Place, Mayor Steven Reed Lifts Coronavirus Curfew

Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed has announced that with his executive order on face masks now in place, the city curfew is being lifted, effective immediately. The nightly 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. curfew had been in effect since March 27. In a statement released today, Mayor Reed said: “Our goal from the outset of the pandemic has been to do…

SPLC Holds Juneteenth Vigil

Juneetenth is known as the day the last enslaved people in American got word that they were free. It was nearly two and half years after President Abe Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation. Friday afternoon people gathered at the SPLC Civil Rights Memorial to reflect on the true meaning of Juneteenth, and pay homage to ancestors. The vigil was filled…

Montgomery Face Mask Policy: Questions & Answers

The city of Montgomery’s face mask policy is in effect as of 5 p.m. Friday, June 19. The city has released a list of answers to frequently asked questions about the new policy: Where and when are face coverings or masks required? Face coverings or masks shall be worn at all times by persons over the age of two years…

SEC may not hold Championship Events in Mississippi Until Flag Change

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The Southeastern Conference is considering barring league championship events in Mississippi unless the state changes its Confederate-based flag. “It is past time for change to be made to the flag of the State of Mississippi,” Commissioner Greg Sankey said in a statement Thursday. “Our students deserve an opportunity to learn and compete in environments that are…

Montgomery Police Charge Teen with Sexual Assault of Child Less than 12-Years-Old

Montgomery police have charged D’Kevin Lawery, 19, with Sexual Abuse of a Child Less Than 12. Police say the incident occurred February 12, in the 3700 block of Maclamar Road. Lawery was identified as the suspect and arrested on June 17 and then placed in the Montgomery County Detention Facility. He is being held on $30,000 bond. Categories: News

Remains Found in Tuskegee Confirmed to be Those of Man Missing Since 2017

On January 2, 2017, Tuskegee Police Department assisted Tuskegee Veterans Hospital in reference to a report of a Missing Person. It was reported that Earl Zook had gone missing from the Veterans Affairs Hospital Tuskegee Campus. The incident sparked a massive search for Zook, of which included several members from the Tuskegee and Macon County Community. On October 10, 2019…

Friday Forecast: Hotter Temperatures Expected

FINALLY FRIDAY: Today is another day with a mix of sun and clouds with afternoon temps expected to be flirting with the 90° mark. Of course, a few showers and storms are possible through the afternoon, but these will remain fairly isolated, and most spots will stay dry. USA BRIEF: Strong to severe storms are expected to bring large hail…