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Governor Ivey Says the Return to ‘Normal’ Must Be Gradual

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) –  Gov. Kay Ivey says the reopening of Alabama’s economy must be a gradual process to avoid a resurgence of coronavirus cases. Even though the current closures and stay-home order lasts through April 30,  a state task force urged the immediate reopening of select businesses. Alabama health officials announced Friday the Alabama National Guard’s plan to help disinfect nursing…

Montgomery Veterans Affairs Announces New Method for COVID-19 Testing

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The Montgomery Veterans affairs hospital has a new method for testing prospective COVID 19 patients. They have created a triage tent outside of the Emergency entrance. This tent serves as a one stop testing center for prospective COVID 19 patients. The process for patient intake has been altered to direct those who failed the initial screening to the tent. Veterans…

What the Tech? App of the Day: Get Rid Of It

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Weeks now into the safe-at-home order you may be running out of things to do. You’ve watched “Tiger King” and binged “Ozark”, well it’s time to do something productive even the kids will enjoy. “Get Rid of It” encourages and motivates users to clean out their closet, drawers and home by giving away or selling things they no longer use….

What the Tech? Web Camera Shortage

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As more people work from home and kids are in school over Zoom, there’s a shortage of web cameras. On Amazon, the most popular webcam hasn’t been in stock for weeks and the third-party sellers are listing them for hundreds of dollars to make a huge profit. What can you do? I’ve found an app that turns your phone into…

60-Year-Old Man Charged with Murder of Montgomery Man

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The Montgomery Police Department has charged a Montgomery man in connection with the death of Dana Riley, 31, of Montgomery who sustained a fatal gunshot wound Sunday, February 2. MPD charged Lorenzo Rainer, 60, of Montgomery with murder. Rainer was taken into custody today and was transported to the Montgomery County Detention Facility. MPD and Fire Medics responded to the…

Retired Army Command Sgt. Maj. Bennie G. Adkins, Medal of Honor Recipient from Opelika, Dies after COVID-19 Illness

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President Barack Obama bestows the Medal of Honor on retired Army Command Sgt. Maj. Bennie G. Adkins in the East Room of the White House, Monday, Sept. 15, 2014, in Washington. Adkins was deployed three times to Vietnam with the Special Forces and is being recognized for actions during his second combat tour, in 1966, when he ran wounded through…

Auburn Police Currently Investigating Homicide Case

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AUBURN, Ala.-The Auburn Police Division is currently investigating a homicide case. Assistant Police Chief, Clarence Stewart says on April 17, at approximately 6:00 a.m., Auburn Police responded to an assist agency call in the 9500 block of US HWY 280 W in reference to a vehicle fire. As officers arrived at the location they discovered a white 2005 Chevrolet Silverado…

MAFB, Local Churches Provide Week Worth of Food to Seniors

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The Serve Team with the Church of the Highlands on Friday gave over 100 seniors and their families boxes of food to last them a week. They partnered with the Montgomery Area Food Bank, True Divine Ministries, and the Baptist Associate to distribute food to the elderly. Church members held signs of encouragement and prayed with seniors as they got…

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