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Alabama Sheriff Not Enforcing COVID-19 Protection Orders

A rural Alabama sheriff says his department won’t enforce state guidelines limiting public activities during the coronavirus pandemic. Reports say that Blount County Sheriff Mark Moon says he has instructed deputies not to stop businesses or churches that violate state restrictions. Moon says he isn’t defying Gov. Kay Ivey. He says he just can’t punish someone who is trying to…

Man Shot and Robbed During Altercation, Suspect Arrested

Montgomery police have charged Jamie Carter, 24, with one count of first-degree Robbery and second-degree Assault in reference to the robbery and assault. Police say the incident occurred around 4 am on April 25 in the 5600 block of Carmichael Road. The adult male victim says he and the suspect were involved in a verbal altercation and during the altercation…

Baptist Health Updates Policies in Response to Safer-at-Home Order

As we continue to navigate through the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and recommendations continue to evolve, Baptist Health remains focused on protecting patients, medical providers, team members, and the local community. Based on Governor Kay Ivey’s recent Safer at Home order and recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), American College of Surgeons (ACS), Alabama Department of Public…

Legendary NFL Coach Don Shula Dies at 90

(AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee) Don Shula, who won the most games of any NFL coach and led the Miami Dolphins to the only perfect season in league history, died today at his home, the team said. He was 90. Shula was the father of former University of Alabama head football coach Mike Shula, who led the Crimson Tide from 2003-06. Shula…

Flirting with 90° to Start the Week

TODAY/TOMORROW: A weak frontal boundary is dropping into Alabama from the north today and it will at least bring more clouds and the chance for a few showers for northern portions of the state, but it doesn’t look like locations south of Interstate 20 will see anything. So for Central and South Alabama today and tomorrow, expect tons of sunshine…

Blue Bell to Pay $19 Million as Part of Guilty Plea in Listeria Case

Blue Bell Creameries has pleaded guilty to distributing contaminated goods and its former CEO has been charged with conspiracy and attempted wire fraud in connection to a 2015 listeria outbreak that left three people dead, federal prosecutors have announced. Blue Bell Creameries agreed to pay more than $19 million in fines and forfeiture as part of a plea agreement that…

Tuskegee University to Hold Virtual Graduation May 9

Tuskegee University has announced that because of social distancing requirements, it will present a virtual spring commencement ceremony on May 9 to honor the Class of 2020. “We have committed to honoring our Class of 2020 graduates in person, on campus and at a time when it’s safe and responsible to do so,” President Lily McNair said. “So, this May’s…

An Easterling Inmate Has Tested Positive For COVID-19 Making it the Sixth Confirmed Case

The Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) has confirmed that an Easterling inmate in Clio, Alabama has tested positive for COVID-19 making it the sixth confirmed case among the inmate population. The inmate tested positive at a local hospital where he currently remains. He was receiving care for advanced, non-COVID-19 related medical conditions that were considered critical prior to his COVID-19 diagnosis….

What the Tech? App of the Day: iTunes U

While you’re stuck, I mean safe at home, why not put some of that time to good use? Like getting an Ivy League education. Or learn new skills, for free! It may be the most valuable app on an iPhone. iTunes U is a stock iPhone and iPad app from Apple. Teachers use it for class assignments and creating lessons,…