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Alabama’s Kira Lewis Jr. is officially headed to the NBA Draft

  TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Alabama sophomore point guard Kira Lewis Jr. announced Tuesday that he will forego his final two seasons of college eligibility and keep his name in the 2020 NBA Draft. Lewis, who is projected as a mid-first round pick, will look to become the 16th player in program history to hear his named called in the first round of…

What the Tech? Facebook Wants to Track COVID-19

One of the biggest challenges in flattening the curve of the coronavirus and COVID-19 is information on where it is spreading and who has it or has had it. Social media and more specifically Facebook and its 2 billion users may be able to help. Facebook is asking users to share some health information about symptoms they might have to…

Andalusia Rehab Center Confirms Staff Member Tested Positive for COVID-19

A spokesperson for an Andalusia rehabilitation center has confirmed that a staff member has tested positive for COVID-19. The spokesperson says the staffer is receiving appropriate medical care and is not working. They say they notified the Covington County Health Department and Alabama Department of Public Health of the positive test. Residents and their families also have been notified. The…

Local Female Empowerment Group Donates Feminine Hygiene Products to Brantwood Children’s Home

Local organization, “Women in Training”, delivered masks, sanitary pads and hygiene products to Brantwood Children’s Home. “Women in Training” is a female empowerment organization founded by 12-year-old twin sisters Breanna and Brooke Bennett. They donate feminine hygiene products to girls who can’t afford them. They created care packages for girls filled with essential hygiene products as well as cool gifts….

Loss of Revenue Could Lead to Montgomery County Workforce Reduction

Montgomery County Commissioner Ronda Walker says the county may have to reduce its workforce as a result of the coronavirus outbreak. She tells Alabama News Network the county is expected to lose millions in revenue this year. Walker says the county commission has implemented a hiring freeze, asked all county departments to cut their current budgets by 10% and halted…

Local Organization Parades Through River Region Hospitals in Support of Healthcare Workers

A local organization organized a parade to tell health care workers thank you. The “Hearts for Heroes” parade visited several medical organizations in the River Region Tuesday. A fire truck with the words “Heroes work here” led the parade route. According to parade leader Glenn Crumpton, all of this was done to honor frontline COVID-19 responders. In addition to driving…

Senate Approves Nearly $500B Coronavirus Aid Deal; Sends to House

The Senate has approved a nearly $500 billion coronavirus aid bill after Congress reached an agreement with President Donald Trump. The measure would replenish a small business rescue program, provide hospitals with another $75 billion, and implement a nationwide virus testing program to facilitate reopening the economy. Trump has announced his support, saying he’ll sign the bill if it passes…