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Chipotle Agrees to Pay $25 Million Fine to Resolve Criminal Charges

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Chipotle Mexican Grill has agreed to pay a record $25 million fine to resolve criminal charges that it served tainted food that sickened more than 1,100 people in the U.S. from 2015 to 2018. The fast food company was charged Tuesday in Los Angeles federal court with two counts of violating the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act by serving adulterated…

In Alexander City Local Students are Helping With Storm Cleanup

In Alexander City the Benjamin Russell football team, coaches, and teens from local churches are helping residents clear their property.
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Last Sunday a dangerous line of storms tore through Alexander City, leaving behind down power lines, trees, and debris as far as the eye could see. Luckily, no lives were lost. After riding through town and seeing the damage , Benjamin Russell Head Football Coach Kevin Smith, sprung into action. “I put out a text message to the whole team,…

City of Montgomery Sanitation Worker Positive for COVID-19

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A City of Montgomery Sanitation Department employee tested positive for COVID-19. The City was informed late Monday and only able to verify the positive results today. The employee has been self-quarantined for more than a week. The employee did not come in contact with the virus in the course of his job.  The source of the infection has been tracked…

Huntingdon College Adding 17 Additional Classes to Summer Semester

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Huntingdon College interim vice president for academic affairs Dr. Tom Perrin announced Tuesday the addition of 17 courses to the College’s summer offerings, bringing the total number of classes available during summer 2020 to 40. All of the classes are offered online. “Summer enrollments have grown exponentially during the past two years,” says Perrin. “Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Huntingdon’s…

Governor Ivey to Keep Stay-at-Home Order in Place Through April 30

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Governor Kay Ivey said she intends to keep a stay home order in place through April 30, striking a measured approach as some Southern states push to quickly reopen. Ivey said at a news conference Tuesday that she is eager to open business up again, but cautioned that all decision would be made based on data. State Health Officer Scott…

Two Arrested in Dadeville Double Murder Charged

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On April 17, Dadeville police responded to 911 call at 218 North Barrett Street in reference to two deceased persons. Willie Tidwell, 61, and his wife Barbara Tidwell, 65, suffered apparent gunshot wounds. After finding the bodies, an investigation began into the deaths of the Tidwell’s. On April 21, Dadeville Police obtained warrants for Derrick Lee Hightower, 32, of Columbus,…

Construction Causes Several Downtown Montgomery Road Closures

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Due to construction and a possible mobile rally, the following streets will be closed until 5 p.m.  *Monroe Street from North Decatur to North Union *Dexter Avenue from North Decatur to South Bainbridge *South Bainbridge from Dexter Avenue to Washington Avenue *Washington Avenue from South Bainbridge to South Union   Motorists are encouraged to take an alternate route.   Categories:…

Andalusia PD: Woman Coughs on Officers, Arrested for Violating Social Distancing Order

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An Andalusia woman faces multiple charges after hosting a party while Alabama is under an order from the state health officer limiting gatherings. Chief Paul Hudson said the Andalusia Police Department received a complaint Monday night of loud music on Brewton Street. “When officers arrived, they found a party of about 40 to 50 people,” Hudson said. “They also smelled…

$25,000 Reward Being Offered for Arrest, Conviction in 2011 Crenshaw Co. Murder

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The family of a Crenshaw County man is searching for answers 9 years after his death. DeLange Harris was murdered in May of 2011. Harris’ body was found May 3, 2011 on Athens Church Road in the Goshen community located in Crenshaw County.  Since his body was found, the Crenshaw County Sheriff’s Office have been searching for information that will…

Doctors: Drugs Used for Lethal Injection Could Help COVID-19 Patients

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A group of medical professionals is asking death penalty states for medications used both for lethal injections and to help coronavirus patients who are on ventilators. But a doctor who’s behind the request and a death penalty expert says secrecy surrounding executions could hinder those efforts because they don’t know what drugs states have. The letter was sent this month…

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